• Innovative product discovery and development leader with 29+ years of experience and a proven track record of delivery across a broad range of therapeutic areas. • Extensive in-depth leadership experience in Pharmaceuticals product discovery and product strategy development /execution. • Creates and leads high performing teams by providing a challenging, open, and supportive environment. Maintains team motivation and focus under pressure. Demonstrates infectious enthusiasm, energy and confidence. • Senior leadership role as a core team member of the AstraZeneca Neuroscience Therapeutic Area Leadership team responsible for NS strategy development and products and licensing governance. • Broad experience in in-licensing – due diligence and product development strategy • Senior leadership role in alliance development and management • Designed and led Phase II After Action Review of all NS projects• Extensive external leadership experience including chair of NIH Bioorganic Natural Products Study Section and invited member of the NIH National Advisory General Medical Sciences Council.Specialties: Drug Discovery and Early DevelopmentStrategic Alliances, Pharmaceutical R&DMedicinal Chemistry