Vice President Pharmaceutical Development
Femmepharma Global Healthcare, Inc
Wayne, Pa
FemmePharma is a specialty pharmaceutical company developing drugs for women’s healthcare utilizing transdermal and intravaginal drug delivery. Leadership role directing the strategic vision and tactical implementation in development activities for three programs in pain associated with endometriosis (FP1096), overactive bladder (FP1097) and pain associated with fibrocystic breast disease (FP1198).- Successfully managed three drug development programs advancing the drug candidate pipeline from project initiation through proof of concept and End of Phase 2.- Built and lead collaborative teams both internally and externally with contract vendors.- Responsible for development and implementation of project plans using MS Project, forecasting timelines and budget, including reporting updates to senior management.- Acted as Sponsor’s representative to FDA, including submitting original INDs, CMC updates, Annual Reports and safety updates for the programs and leading the End of Phase 2 meetings.- Managed all clinical programs advancing drug candidates through initial safety evaluation and clinical proof of concept.- Managed all CMC activities to support drug development programs, including sourcing drug substance (API), drug product development, formulation, analytical, packaging, release specifications and stability studies.- Identified and selected Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMO) to supply cGMP-compliant clinical supplies and commercial products, including technology transfer of programs between formulation group and contract manufacturers.- Designed and conducted under GLP of all preclinical activities to support FP1097 and FP1198, including 90-day whole body toxicology and local irritation (dermal and vaginal) irritation.- Authored Clinical Protocols, Investigator Brochures, Clinical Study Reports and CMC documentation to support regulatory filings.- Contributed to intellectual property portfolio, including face-to-face prosecution at USPTO.