Life sciences executive with broad experience leading and building emerging and rapid growth Biotech and Specialty Pharma companies. Experienced in multiple aspects of company formation including asset valuation and fundraising, operations, staffing, and cash flow management. Experience spanning early–stage drug discovery through life cycle management of marketed products. Particularly skilled in translating complex science and technology into a product concept with a clear and understandable value proposition that resonates with investors.Deep and broad base of operating executive experience in numerous start-ups, emerging companies and established firms including Pfizer and Elan Pharmaceuticals (now Perrigo).Active with The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) at both the national level and with the Southern California Chapter. Director at Accel-Rx, Pulmotect, Alafair Biosciences and BioSigID. Prior Director at The Center for Drug Development Ventures, Inc, Amarantus Biosciences (OTC: AMBS) and The Pfizer Incubator, LLC. Has served on three company compensation committees, and is available for public and private company Board roles.
Listed skills include Pharmaceutical Industry, Commercialization, Technology Transfer, Biotechnology, and 46 others.