Norman Atkins

Norman Atkins, Jr. is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in medical affairs, particularly within neuroscience and psychiatric disorders. Currently serving as a Senior Medical Affairs Consultant at Advanced Clinical since November 2023, Norman specializes in CNS medical strategy for conditions such as Bipolar I Disorder, Schizophrenia, PTSD, and Epilepsy for Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies U.S. Previous roles include Global Medical Lead at Takeda and Medical Director at Eisai US, focusing on neuroscience and sleep-wake disorders, respectively. Norman's career also encompasses significant contributions to Astellas Pharma and Shire, where responsibilities included leadership in ADHD medical strategy and developing medical excellence initiatives. Education credentials include an MBA/PhD in Neuroscience from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a B.S. in Biological Chemistry from Birmingham-Southern College. Additionally, Norman has a background in research and consulting, having been a postdoctoral fellow at Northwestern University and founding partner at Symbios Consulting LLC.