Jami S. Earnest, Pharm D, Bcpp
About Jami S. Earnest, Pharm D, Bcpp
Jami S. Earnest, Pharm D, Bcpp, serves as the Senior Director of Medical Affairs at Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc., where he leads the therapeutic strategy for SPN-812. He has extensive experience in the life sciences sector, having held various leadership roles at organizations such as US Pharmacopeia, Johnson & Johnson, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Current Role at Supernus Pharmaceuticals
Jami S. Earnest serves as the Senior Director of Medical Affairs at Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a position held since 2021. In this role, she leads the medical affairs strategy and has been instrumental in the therapeutic strategy for SPN-812 (Viloxazine). Her responsibilities include directing cross-functional teams to enhance patient access to essential therapies and building strategic relationships with key external stakeholders in the life sciences sector.
Previous Experience at US Pharmacopeia
Prior to her current role, Earnest worked at US Pharmacopeia from 2010 to 2019. She held the position of Head, Global Strategic Marketing and Program Operations in Healthcare Quality & Safety for four years. Her earlier role at the organization was as Senior Scientific Liaison, where she contributed for five years. This experience provided her with a strong foundation in healthcare quality and safety.
Career Background in Pharmaceutical Industry
Earnest has extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, having held various roles at Johnson & Johnson from 1998 to 2010. She served as Director of Regional Medical Affairs (Psychiatry) and Regional Scientific Director (Neuroscience). Additionally, she worked as a Medical Science Advisor at Connect 4 Strategies, LLC from 2019 to 2020, and as National Director of Medical Science Liaisons at Alkermes, Inc. from 2011 to 2013.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Earnest earned her Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, where she also completed her post-doctoral residency in Psychiatry/Neurology. She holds a Master's of Science in Healthcare Quality & Safety from Thomas Jefferson University and has studied Neuroscience and Biological Psychology at the University of Maryland. Her educational background supports her expertise in medical affairs and healthcare quality.
Achievements in Medical Affairs
Throughout her career, Earnest has developed a proven track record of creating strategies and processes to support new organizational functions in start-up environments. She has directed cross-functional teams to improve patient access to therapies and has played a key role in building strategic relationships within the life sciences sector. Her leadership in medical affairs has contributed to advancements in therapeutic strategies.