Accomplished entrepreneur and visionary in the biotech and the pharmaceutical space specializing in ophthalmology and dermatology. Successful fund raiser in multiple rounds of fundraising from early private financing through IPO and multiple follow on financing with $250 million raised over past 8 years with Clearside Biomedical and over $400 mm raised over career. Experienced in leading companies accomplishing multiple regulatory milestones through NDA filing and developing corporate culture through multiple rounds of financing and product development. Extensive network in capital markets and venture capital and ophthalmology community.