Mark Strem Email & Phone Number

Redwood City, California, Us

Jointly responsible for the preclinical progression of a New Molecular Entity (NME) program, fueling the pipeline of next generation compounds in hopes of developing and commercializing new medicines for the treatment of severe metabolic, oncologic and psychiatric disorders. Main focus is on operational and financial strategies that flow from Preclinical through Phase 3 clinical development programs, dovetailing with the company’s Commercial enterprise as well as its intellectual property/patent portfolio. Work with integrated cross-functional teams to develop and manage budgets, timelines, forecasts and analyses. Help achieve agreed-upon targets using appropriate quality standards. Design missions to meet or exceed corporate goals, and provide information flow to Executive Team and Board of Directors.

Redwood City, California, Us

Corcept Therapeutics is a pharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery, development and commercialization of drugs for the treatment of severe metabolic, oncologic and psychiatric disorders. This hands-on role touched most facets of the organization and responsibilities ranged from:1. Corporate Administration, including design of overall company infrastructure and operations, implementation of consulting, CDA, MSA, MTA, indemnificaiton, and clinical study/site agreements; corporate records (hardcopy and software), press release, 10-Q and 10-K editing and publication, general and product liability insurances, Workers Comp, EPLI and D&O, PowerPoint presentation development and review for Board meetings and external conferences,2. Information Systems/Technology, including e-data storage, security, virus protection, manage external IT support, domain names, equipment purchases, telephony, scalability of systems, web site updates, SOX 404 compliance;3. IP Portfolio Management, including patent and trademark tracking and vendor management.4. Human Resources, including developing and promoting company culture, employee and consultant orientation, org chart updates, health benefit review, implementation and management, background checks, 401k and stock option administration, developed IIPP, Safety Committee leadership, evacuation drill monitor, and holiday party planner;5. Finance, including accounts payable, payroll, multiple department/program financial analysis, corporate budgets, banking liaison, Section 16 filings, 13d/13g/1099/1096/Forms 3921/3922 reporting, business property tax filings, annual report/proxy process management, accounting software procurement/management, external audit support, and fleet management.6. Facilities Management, including vendor management for utilities, space planning, lease negotiations, and furniture procurement/assembly.

Senior Executive for this cardiac imaging data management company. Sales models included both capital equipment as well as internet applications and sponsorship activities. Key accomplishments included: • Provided flow of information on an ongoing and consistent basis to all personnel to ensure cohesiveness between groups such as Sales, Manufacturing, Materials, Product Management, R&D, QA and Customer Support• Improved overall security of internal IT system by instituting systematic and goal-oriented criteria including scheduled back-ups, folder permissions, physical location, software licensing, and diagramatic representations• Main facilitator in ensuring that progress towards ISO 9001 certification was maintained and Quality Assurance processes were implemented and followed• Created a framework and strategy for the development of Field Service and Technical Support departments• Drove the system-wide implementation of a new Inventory/Accounting software package that allowed for better tracking of parts, greater reliability of cost of goods sold, and revenue recognition upon sales to customers

Held numerous positions with Meris Laboratories, Inc., a provider of clinical lab testing services to physicians. Tenure covered periods during which the company was privately held, publicly traded, and in Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Areas of involvement included being Director of Operations, Director of Field Operations, Director of Operational Change and Development, Mergers and Acquisitions/Business Development Specialist, Service Center Operations Manager, Warehouse Manager, and Transportation & Logistics Manager.During the last year at Meris Labs I jointly headed a team that stabilized internal operations and expense structure to limit funding requirements from Meris’ Senior Debt holder. The primary focus was on the design and implementation of an internally developed point-of-service billing system that significantly reduced labor and DSO while increasing accuracy, productivity, and cash flow. Other aspects included profitability and service analyses on approximately 75 regional branch office operations; auditing existing revenue sources as it applied to operational and financial strategies; strategically reorganizing the operational structure; prioritizing and driving all corporate programming efforts; and providing persuasive advice on business sector strategies.Throughout my tenure at Meris I was involved in Mergers and Acquisitions having integrated departmental operations of 24 acquired companies over a five year period, totaling approximately $38.8 million in annualized net revenues. Responsibilities ranged from identification and communication with acquisition candidate principals, generation of proforma analyses, management of the due diligence process, coordination of operational strategies, and post-close integration management. Also led the due diligence and integration team in selecting and merging a strategic alliance partner for Meris Labs as part of its financial reorganization plan out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Responsible for overall Northern California operations of this branch office of a national blood testing lab. Controlled local purchasing, customer service, transportation, contract labor, and monthly P&L analyses. A couple of achievements include:• Developed a plan for the simultaneous acquisition of new office space, a new telephone system, and the expansion of an internal computer network without jeopardizing customer service on a same-day changeover• Increased profit by 18% in an existing remote territory by rationalizing the cost structure

Washington, Dc, Us

Performed a variety of functions in a cardiology department providing comprehensive services.• Managed the daily operations of the exercise lab, initiating and developing procedural policies, leading exercise stress testing sessions, and analyzing test results.• Member of a research and analysis team awarded a $5 million grant from the National Institute of Health to study cardiac ischemia via transesophageal echograms.• Experiences included 2D, M-mode, and Doppler echocardiography, S-T segment Holter analysis, Thallium-201 radionuclide exercise testing and interpretation, and Phase II cardiac rehabilitation.

Master Of Science, Education, Kinesiology And Exercise Science

Bachelor Of Science, Education, Kinesiology And Exercise Science