Research scientist with a record of successful industrial and academic accomplishment. Pharmacologist/Toxicologist with 18 years hands-on and leadership experience including over 14 years industrial pharmaceutical experience with expertise in drug and medical device research and development and Medical Affairs leadership. Activities include, publications strategy and execution; medical affairs leadership activities; preclinical drug safety/efficacy testing; conducting, and leading drug discovery and development projects; project strategy and management; FDA filings/responses; leading external and CRO collaborations; staff hiring, management and budgeting; generation and assessment of intellectual property; strategic publication planning and Assistant Professor of Medicine, resulting in:• American Heart Association Scientist Development Grant Award.• 13 Patents and 22 publications.• 7 Years pharmaceutical industry experience managing and leading scientists and staff.• 22 Presentations at international scientific and clinical meetings.• Abbott Life Cycle Management Award Nomination.• Abbott Presidents Award• 16 Years experience conducting pharmacology/toxicology researchSpecialties: Project strategy, scientific leadership, trained in pharmacology and toxicology.