Stefan Schwabe
About Stefan Schwabe
Stefan Schwabe serves as the Executive Vice President and Head of Research and Development at Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc., where he has worked since 2012. He has a robust background in neurology and clinical toxicology, with previous leadership roles at notable pharmaceutical companies including Sanofi-Aventis, Johnson & Johnson, and Novartis.
Current Role at Supernus Pharmaceuticals
Stefan Schwabe serves as the Executive Vice President and Head of Research and Development at Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. since 2012. In this role, he oversees the development of multiple departments, including Clinical Operations and Research, Preclinical, Regulatory, Pharmaceutical Sciences/CMC, Portfolio Management, and Medical Affairs. He is involved in the advancement of two promising earlier stage projects, one of which focuses on a new, novel indication.
Previous Experience in Pharmaceutical Industry
Stefan Schwabe has held several significant positions in the pharmaceutical industry prior to his current role. He worked at Sanofi-Aventis as Vice President of Neurology Project Direction from 2006 to 2010. He also served as Global Project Leader for TOPAMAX at Johnson & Johnson from 1998 to 2004 and as Executive Director of US Clinical Development and Medical Affairs for Neuroscience at Novartis from 2004 to 2006. His experience includes roles at Novo Nordisk A/S and Ciba-Geigy, contributing to his extensive background in neurology and project leadership.
Educational Background
Stefan Schwabe has a strong educational foundation in medicine and chemistry. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Florida International University, studying from 1973 to 1974. He achieved his Doctor of Medicine (MD) from Ludwig-Maximilians Universität München, completing his studies from 1976 to 1982. He also holds a PhD in Clinical Toxicology from the Technical University of Munich, where he studied from 1981 to 1983. Additionally, he completed residencies in Neurology and Psychiatry at Klinikum Ingolstadt and the Medical College of Wisconsin.
Expertise in Neurology and Psychiatry
Stefan Schwabe possesses extensive expertise in neurology and psychiatry, having completed specialized training in these fields. His residency in Neurology at the Medical College of Wisconsin lasted from 1984 to 1988, and he also completed a residency in Neurology and Psychiatry at Klinikum Ingolstadt from 1982 to 1984. His professional experience includes significant work with compounds such as topiramate and oxcarbazepine, further enhancing his knowledge and skills in neurological treatments.