Nektar Therapeutics
Industry: Company
DescriptionNektar Therapeutics is an American biopharmaceutical company. The company was founded in 1990 and is based in San Francisco, California. The company develops new drug candidates by applying its proprietary PEGylation and advanced polymer conjugate technologies to modify chemical structure of substances. Headquarters: San Francisco, California, United States Founded: 1990 Subsidiaries: Nektar Therapeutics UK, Ltd, Type of business: Publicly listed company
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Vaco Enterprise Solutions January 2015 - Present
DRS Technologies RSTA August 2007 - May 2014
Nektar Therapeutics May 2005 - August 2007
J W Fergusson April 2004 - May 2005
Judal Information Services October 1998 - April 2004
Uwohali January 1998 - October 1998
Nichols Research Corporation April 1990 - January 1998
Intergraph Corporation February 1982 - April 1990
Coyne Cylinder April 1981 - February 1982
Skills
Windows Server, Requirements Analysis, Software Development, ERP, Security, Servers, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Troubleshooting, Quality Assurance, Testing, Disaster Recovery, Data Center, Microsoft Exchange, Integration, Process Improvement, Program Management, Systems Engineering, Software Documentation, Six Sigma, Management
Education
Athens State College 1987 — 1990
Bachelor's Degree, Computer Information Systems, GPA 3.91 / 4.0
John C Calhoun State Community College 1984 — 1987
Associate's Degree, Computer Information Systems, GPA: 3.85 / 4.0
Arizona State University 2008 — 2008
DRS Lean Executive Program
University of Alabama in Huntsville 2006 — 2006
Project Management for Professionals
NDA Partners LLC March 2003 - Present
Pappas Ventures March 2000 - Present
XenoPort August 2006 - December 2014
California Institute of Regenerative Medicine 2011 - 2014
Cardinal Health Inc. 1999 - 2005
Nektar Therapeutics 1999 - 2005
GSK March 1985 - March 1997
Skills
Technology Transfer, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmaceutical Industry, Clinical Development, Clinical Trials, Drug Development, GMP, Clinical Operations, Drug Safety, FDA, CRO, Biopharmaceuticals, Regulatory Submissions, IND, GCP, Pharmaceutics, GLP, Sop, Pharmacovigilance, Vaccines, CTMS, Biotechnology, Pharmacology, Oncology, Drug Discovery
Education
University of Maryland School of Pharmacy
M.S. and Ph.D., Pharmaceutics
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
B. Sc. Pharmacy, Pharmacy
Bend Senior High School August 2007 - Present
Mount Aspiring College 2004 - 2006
Branham High School 2000 - 2003
Nektar Therapeutics January 1997 - September 2000
Skills
Lesson Planning, Educational Leadership, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Design, Teaching, K-12, Differentiated..., Classroom
Education
National University 2013 — 2014
Master's Degree, Education
San Jose State University 1998 — 2000
Teaching Credential, Secondary Science
Michigan State University 1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemistry, 3.8
Nektar Therapeutics February 2014 - Present
Nektar Therapeutics February 2013 - February 2014
Nektar Therapeutics November 2011 - February 2013
Bionovo, Inc. 2004 - October 2011
Skills
Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Pharmaceuticals, Oncology, Clinical Development, Pharmaceutical Industry, CRO, CTMS, Clinical Operations, GCP, Regulatory Submissions, EDC, Clinical Monitoring, Drug Development, Therapeutic Areas
Education
Loyola University of Chicago
Bachelors of Science, Nursing
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Bachelor of Science, Biology
Nektar Therapeutics February 2008 - Present
PDL Biopharma July 2005 - January 2008
3M Pharmaceuticals February 1997 - June 2005
3M Pharmaceuticals and Drug Delivery Systems 1997 - 2005
University of Minnesota February 1991 - January 1997
Applied Biosystems October 1988 - January 1991
Morton Thiokol June 1983 - June 1985
Skills
peptide synthesis, HPLC, drug formulation..., Formulation, Drug Development, CMC, Technology Transfer, Peptide Synthesis, Drug Discovery, GMP, Biotechnology, Clinical Development, Validation, 21 CFR Part 11, Drug Delivery, Regulatory Submissions, R&D, Biopharmaceuticals, Analytical Chemistry, Oncology, IND, Pharmaceutics, GLP, Regulatory Affairs, FDA, Chromatography, Pharmaceutical Industry, Change Control, Lifesciences, Sop
Education
DeVry University-Illinois 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Technical and Project Management
Florida State University 1985 — 1988
MS, Biochemistry
University of Alabama 1981 — 1983
BS, Chemistry
University of Montevallo 1979 — 1981
Chemistry
Nektar Therapeutics June 2012 - Present
Nektar Therapeutics September 2010 - June 2012
Baxter Healthcare February 2007 - September 2010
Solae, LLC 1996 - 2007
Skills
HPLC, Validation, UV/Vis, Analytical Chemistry, LIMS, Chromatography, FDA, CAPA, GMP, Pharmaceutical Industry, Gas Chromatography, Technology Transfer, GLP, Drug Discovery, Biotechnology, Sop, Chemistry, Method Development, LC-MS, SOP
Education
Delta State University 1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
BioCryst September 2013 - Present
HVN March 2013 - September 2013
Reata Pharmaceuticals 2010 - December 2012
Reata Pharmaceuticals 2008 - 2010
Exelixis 2006 - 2008
Nektar Therapeutics 2000 - 2006
Skills
Formulation, Drug Development, Technology Transfer, Preformulation-polymorph..., Production Process..., Contract manufacturing..., Clinical trial material..., solid dispersion, capsule and tablet, parenteral formulation, freeze-drying/lyophiliza..., Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmacokinetics, Clinical Development, Drug Discovery, Pharmaceutical Industry, Biotechnology, IND, CRO, Lifesciences, Contract Manufacturing, HPLC, Drug Delivery, GMP, FDA
Education
UW-madison 1998 — 2000
Post Doc, Pharmaceutical Sciences
Cornell University 1994 — 1998
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Life science
Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Bachelor's degree, Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Nektar Therapeutics May 2013 - Present
Nektar Therapeutics August 2011 - May 2013
Nektar Therapeutics March 2010 - August 2011
Portrait Innovations April 2009 - December 2009
Portrait Innovations April 2008 - April 2009
Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Team Building, Pharmaceutical Industry, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Administrative..., Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Software Documentation, Training, Administrative..., Microsoft Word
Education
Jacksonville State University 2002 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Visual and Performing Arts
Nektar Therapeutics 2001 - 2014
AstraZeneca 2001 - 2001
Biopharmaceutical Start-up in Asia 1999 - 2001
A.T. Kearney 1994 - 1999
ENVIRON 1989 - 1992
Skills
Pharmaceutical Industry, Technology Transfer, Biotechnology, Biopharmaceuticals, Drug Development, Lifesciences, Commercialization, Clinical Development, R&D, FDA, Business Development, Strategy, Medical Devices, Corporate Development, Oncology, Executive Management, Drug Discovery, Start-ups, Leadership, GMP, Life Sciences, Fundraising, Marketing, Strategic Alliances, Financial Planning, Start-up Ventures, Organizational..., Diabetes, CNS disorders, Pain Management, Anti-inflammatory, Infectious Diseases, Respiratory Disease, Gastrointestinal...
Education
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School
MBA, Finance and Strategic Management
Stockholm School of Economics
International Economics and Marketing
Vanderbilt University
MS, Environmental Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
B Tech, Chemical Engineering
Bio-Rad Laboratories June 2015 - Present
Impax Laboratories November 2013 - May 2015
Joint Genome Institute February 2012 - May 2013
Novartis December 2010 - February 2012
Novartis March 2010 - May 2010
Nektar Therapeutics June 2004 - October 2008
Chiron September 2002 - June 2004
Skills
GMP, Validation, GLP, Biotechnology, Quality Control, Gel Electrophoresis, Laboratory, Technology Transfer, Pharmaceutical Industry, cGMP, Document Management, Technical Writing, Laboratory Safety, Change Control, CAPA, Formulation
Education
University of California, Davis 2000 — 2002
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Biochemistry
Diablo Valley College 1997 — 2000
Biochemistry
Inogen, Inc. August 2015 - Present
Versartis, Inc. December 2014 - Present
Sientra July 2014 - Present
Numenor Ventures, LLC 2002 - Present
Nektar Therapeutics 2010 - Present
StemCells, Inc. 2010 - Present
Ablexis, LLC 2010 - January 2015
Auspex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 2014 - 2015
BAROnova, Inc. 2009 - 2013
Sirna Therapeutics 2007 - 2009
Skills
Lifesciences, Entrepreneurship, Biotechnology, Venture Capital, Start-ups, Pharmaceutical Industry, Commercialization, Strategy, Drug Discovery, Clinical Development, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Development, FDA, Immunology, Management, Oncology, Biopharmaceuticals, Technology Transfer, Strategic Partnerships, Due Diligence, R&D, Strategic Planning, Licensing, Medical Devices, Mergers, Drug Development, Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Business Strategy, Consulting, Business Development, Executive Management
Education
Harvard Business School 1983 — 1985
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Strategy and Entrepreneurship
Whitman College 1977 — 1981
Bachelor's degree, Economics
Stadium High School 1974 — 1977
CooperVision May 2011 - Present
Cordis July 2004 - March 2011
Nektar Therapeutics May 2002 - July 2004
Protegene 1999 - 2001
Skills
Medical Devices, R&D, FDA, Validation, GMP, ISO 13485, Manufacturing, Biomaterials, Design of Experiments, Strategy, Drug Delivery, Design Control, Biotechnology, V&V, CAPA, Technology Transfer, HPLC, GLP
Education
University of California, Davis 1997 — 1999
BS, Biochemistry
Mission College
Nektar Therapeutics August 2013 - Present
Nektar Therapeutics November 1999 - July 2013
Battelle 1999 - 1999
Dey 1997 - 1999
The University of Iowa Pharmaceuticals 1994 - 1997
Univerity of Iowa, College of Pharmacy 1991 - 1997
Skills
Technology Transfer, GMP, Pharmaceutical Industry, Drug Development, Formulation, GLP, Pharmaceutics, Drug Discovery, Pharmacokinetics, Biotechnology, Clinical Development, Drug Delivery, FDA, HPLC, Validation, Pharmacology, Regulatory Affairs, Regulatory Submissions, Product Development, Biopharmaceuticals, Analytical Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Life Sciences, R&D, Chromatography, Clinical Trials, Process Simulation, Toxicology, GCP, IND, SOP, CRO, V&V, Oncology
Education
University of Iowa 1991 — 1997
Ph.D.
Jadavpur University 1988 — 1990
Kakatiya University
Novartis January 2009 - January 2015
Nektar Therapeutics August 2006 - January 2009
Lee Shelton Associates June 2000 - August 2006
Lucent Technologies 1996 - 2000
Allied Signal Aerospace 1994 - 1996
Amdahl 1981 - 1994
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Program Management, Strategy, Management, Change Management, Strategic Planning, Executive Management, Integration, Business Process..., Organizational..., Business Strategy, Business Transformation, Vendor Management, Competitive Analysis, Pharmaceutical Industry, Biotechnology, Contract Negotiation, Project Management, GMP
Education
MIT Sloan School of Management 1976 — 1977
MBA, Strategic Change, Strategic Planning, Organization Development
U.S. Coast Guard Academy 1968 — 1972
BS, Management, Math, Economics
Nektar Therapeutics March 2014 - Present
Bayer January 2014 - February 2014
Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research October 2012 - January 2014
Harvard Medical School September 2008 - October 2010
Illinois Institute of Technology 2008 - 2008
Chicago Public Library 2003 - 2008
Illinois Institute of Technology 2006 - 2007
Skills
Biochemistry, High Throughput..., Enzyme Assays, Enzyme Kinetics, Spectrophotometry, Differential Scanning..., Fluorescence..., AlphaScreen, Protein Purification, Chromatography, Protein Expression, Protein Assays, FPLC, Gel Electrophoresis, Microsoft Excel, Molecular Biology, Protein Chemistry, Cell Biology, Assay Development, Laboratory Automation, Fluorescence Microscopy
Education
Illinois Institute of Technology 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (BS), Molecular Biophysics and Biochem
Harvard University
Graduate coursework
AcademyX October 2014 - Present
PMI - San Francisco Bay Area Chapter June 2013 - Present
Open to New Opportunities August 2014 - Present
PMI - San Francisco Bay Area Chapter September 2012 - June 2013
Amgen July 2006 - August 2012
Nektar Therapeutics October 2002 - July 2006
Nektar Therapeutics 1998 - 2006
Skills
Business Process..., Change Control, Change Management, Collaborative Problem..., Continuous Improvement, Contract Manufacturing, Cost Saving Initiatives, Creative Problem Solving, Cross-functional Team..., CSM, Documentation, Medical Devices, Microsoft Office, MS Project, Process Improvement, Program Management, Project Management, Project Planning, Project Recovery, Project Status Reporting, Risk Management, SharePoint Designer, Six Sigma, Staff Development, Staff Management, Team Building, Training Delivery, Visio, Project Management..., Software Documentation, Leadership, Technology Transfer, Business Process, Management, PMO, Training, Project Delivery, Validation, Project Portfolio..., GMP, Resource Management, Sop, Governance, Process Simulation, SDLC, Agile Project Management, Certified Project..., Software Project..., Process Engineering, Vendor Management
Education
John F. Kennedy University
MBA, w/ Emphasis in Leadership & Program Management
University of Phoenix
BS Business Administration
Biblical Life College (Formerly Carolina Christian University)
BS Counseling Psychology
PMI's Leadership Summit
HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology August 2014 - Present
Permobil, Inc. January 2012 - May 2014
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Open Biosystems products July 2008 - December 2011
Open Biosystems June 2007 - June 2008
Nektar Therapeutics August 2004 - May 2007
FedEx Corp May 1999 - July 2004
Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation July 1990 - April 1999
Schoeller Technical Papers 1987 - 1990
Skills
Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Business Strategy, Internal Controls, Financial Analysis, Strategic Planning, Finance, Managerial Finance, Project Planning, Financial Modeling, Mergers & Acquisitions, Process Improvement, Consolidation, Forecasting, Management, Strategy, Biotechnology
Education
Syracuse University - Martin J. Whitman School of Management
MBA, Management
Le Moyne College
B.S., Accounting
Mercury Marine June 2015 - Present
WMEP (Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership) August 2011 - June 2015
Invuity Inc May 2011 - August 2011
Proteus Digital Health, Inc 2007 - 2011
Penumbra Inc 2005 - 2007
Boston Scientific July 2003 - December 2004
Nektar Therapeutics 2002 - 2003
Stryker Endoscopy 1998 - 2002
Focus:HOPE 1996 - 1998
Skills
Design Control, Medical Devices, FDA, Automotive, Biotechnology, ISO 13485, Pharmaceutics, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, ISO 9001, Quality System, Lean Manufacturing, DMAIC, Quality Control, Manufacturing, CAPA, CE marking, TS16949, ISO, Root Cause Analysis, 21 CFR, Cross-functional Team..., GMP, Design of Experiments, Operational Excellence, 21 CFR Part 11, AS9100, ISO 14971, SPC, Iso 9000, Quality Assurance, Quality Auditing, Semiconductors, V, Validation, Injection Molding, Process Improvement, ISO 9000, ISO/TS 16949
Education
Wayne State University 1994 — 1996
MS, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Michigan State University 1994 — 1995
University of Mumbai 1989 — 1993
BS, Machine Tool Design/Mechanical Engineering
Nektar Therapeutics December 2014 - Present
Astellas Pharma April 2013 - November 2014
Quintiles Inc. November 2010 - February 2013
National Association of Asian American Professionals - Greater Kansas City November 2010 - November 2012
GlaxoSmithKline, Clinical Pharmacology Modelling & Simulation July 2009 - June 2010
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill July 2008 - June 2009
Yale School of Medicine April 2007 - July 2008
Ranbaxy Laboratories August 2002 - February 2004
Skills
Clinical Trials, Drug Metabolism, Clinical Pharmacology, WinNonlin, NONMEM, Medical Writing, R, Pharmacometrics, S-Plus, Transporters, Pharmacokinetics, Clinical Development, Pharmacology, Drug Discovery, In Vivo, In Vitro, Lifesciences, Oncology, Biostatistics, Drug Development, Clinical Research, Life Sciences, Clinical Study Design, GCP, Pharmacodynamics, Pharmaceutical Industry
Education
Georg-August-Universität Göttingen
PhD, Molecular biology, Physiology, Organic Anion Transporters, Graduated Magna cum Laude
Jamia Hamdard
M. Pharm., Experimental Pharmacology, I Division
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
GSK-Clinical Pharmacokinetics Fellowship, Clinical Pharmacokinetics
SRN Biopharma Consulting LLC February 2009 - Present
InCarda Therapeutics February 2009 - Present
Nektar Therapeutics December 2007 - January 2009
Nektar Therapeutics February 2005 - December 2007
Nektar Therapeutics February 2002 - February 2005
Nektar Therapeutics September 1999 - February 2002
Genpharm Inc., Canada (now Mylan) September 1995 - September 1999
Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd, India February 1990 - July 1995
Other India Work Experience: February 1985 - January 1990
Skills
Drug Development, Pharmaceutical Industry, R&D, FDA, Drug Delivery, Program Management, Biopharmaceuticals, Start-ups, Clinical Development, Biotechnology, Medical Devices, Cross-functional Team..., Quality System, Regulatory Submissions, IND, CRO, Regulatory Affairs, Formulation, GLP, R&D Operations, Drug Discovery, Lifesciences, Sop, Pharmacovigilance, Design Control, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Chemistry, Business Strategy, Pharmaceutics, Strategy, Regulatory Requirements, GCP, Quality Assurance, Commercialization, Validation, Pharmacology, Medical Writing, CTMS, V&V, Intellectual Property, FDA GMP, Oncology, Patents, CAPA, GxP, Project Planning, Generic Drug Development, PMA, GMP
Education
Nagpur University 1983 — 1985
M. Pharm
University of Madras 1979 — 1983
B.Pharm
Valspar December 2012 - February 2014
Valspar Packaging September 2010 - December 2012
Surmodics Pharmaceuticals July 2007 - March 2010
Nektar Therapeutics November 2005 - July 2007
Skills
GMP, Validation, Quality Control, Manufacturing, Sop, Testing, Laboratory, Polymers, Troubleshooting, Calibration, Data Analysis, Chemistry, Root Cause Analysis, Raw Materials, Software Documentation, IR, R&D
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University 2008 — 2011
MBA, Project Management
Tuskegee University 2000 — 2005
bachelors of science, chemical engineering
Genentech April 2014 - Present
Covidien Vascular Therapies September 2012 - December 2013
Freelance Consulting March 2012 - September 2012
Abbott Vascular Structural Heart 2010 - 2012
Boston Scientific September 2004 - April 2010
Nektar Therapeutics 2003 - 2005
Guidant 2000 - 2002
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems 1995 - 2000
Baxter International 1985 - 1995
Skills
Medical Devices, ISO 13485, R&D, Root Cause Analysis, Manufacturing, Quality Management, Design Control, Engineering, ISO, V&V, Quality System, CAPA, Design of Experiments, Validation, Cross-functional Team..., FDA, GMP, Quality Assurance, Lean Manufacturing, 21 CFR Part 11, Quality Control, Six Sigma, FMEA, Continuous Improvement, Quality Auditing
Education
De Paul University 1988 — 1991
MBA, Marketing Research
De La Salle University
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Nektar Therapeutics September 2005 - Present
Johnson Matthey Pharma Services 2001 - 2005
Ricerca Biosciences 2000 - 2001
Oread Laboratories, Inc. 1998 - 2000
Johnson Matthey Pharma Services(Pharm-Eco) 1995 - 1998
Roche Pharmaceuticals / Syntex Pharmaceuticals 1977 - 1995
Syntex Pharmaceuticals 1977 - 1995
Stanford University 1976 - 1977
Skills
Technology Transfer, GMP, Drug Development, Organic Chemistry, CMC, Pharmaceutical Industry, Validation, Chromatography, HPLC, Chemistry, IND, Biotechnology, FDA, Process Simulation, Organic Synthesis
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1973 — 1976
PhD, Organic Chemistry
Cornell University 1969 — 1973
AB, Chemistry
OnPoint Compliance March 2012 - Present
TE Connectivity Medical Tubing 2013 - 2013
AngioScore October 2008 - March 2009
Rubicor Medical July 2006 - June 2008
Nektar Therapeutics 2003 - 2006
Nektar Therapeutics 2003 - 2006
Nektar Therapeutics 2003 - 2006
WL Gore and Associates 2001 - 2003
Varian Medical Systems 1984 - 1999
Varian Medical Systems 1984 - 1999
Skills
Management Review, Training & Development, CAPA, Complaints, MDRs/Vigilance, Regulatory Inspections, Audit..., Design Controls, Certifiec Practitioner...
Education
Gemological Institute of America 2009 — 2013
De Anza College 1993 — 1995
AA, Quality Assurance Tecnologies
Professional Business Development - San Francisco, CA
Continuing Education in Professional Training
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Continuing Education in Product Safety / Risk Analysis
Neuhauser & Associates March 2011 - Present
TIBCO Software September 2010 - March 2011
Affymetrix September 2008 - September 2010
Watson Wyatt July 2007 - June 2008
Nektar Therapeutics May 2003 - June 2007
Neuhauser & Associates April 2002 - December 2003
Hewlett Packard February 2000 - April 2002
BellSouth 1997 - 1999
NCR Corporation 1988 - 1995
Skills
Total Rewards Design, Acquisition Integration, Organizational..., Leadership Development, Management Development, Workday Implementation, HR Consulting, HR Business Parterning, Compensation Plan Design, Executive Compensation, Benefits Plan Design, HR Strategy, HR Automation, HRIS, Total Rewards Strategy, Total Rewards Education, Variable Pay Design, Bonus Plan Design, Compensation Committee..., Equity Program Design, Vendor Management, Human Resources, Executive Pay, Education, Program Management, Employee Benefits, Strategy, Personnel Management, Compensation Structures, Organizational..., Mergers & Acquisitions, Team Building, Leadership, Sales Compensation, Incentive Programs, Compensation Strategies, Executive Compensation..., Workforce Planning, Training
Education
Purdue University - Krannert School of Management 1986 — 1988
M.S., Business Managment
Indiana University-Southeast 1980 — 1986
B.S., Business Management
Indiana University-Southeast 1980 — 1985
Associates of Science, Compter Science
Nektar Therapeutics November 2014 - Present
Strategic Outsourcing Solutions, LLC June 2014 - November 2014
Endo Pharmaceuticals July 2009 - May 2014
Strategic Oursourcing Solutions, LLC September 2004 - July 2009
Quintiles September 2003 - August 2004
Baxter Healthcare November 2002 - August 2003
PRA International February 1999 - October 2001
Skills
Clinical Trials, Outsourcing, Clinical Development, CRO, Biotechnology, Contract Negotiation, Clinical Research, Business Development, Pharmaceutical Industry, CTMS
Education
Wichita State University 1972 — 1976
Bachelor of Arts, Biology
Fordham University
Nektar Therapeutics July 2014 - Present
University of Alabama in Birmingham December 2013 - July 2014
Albumin Therapeutics September 2013 - March 2014
Egen 2009 - August 2013
Qualitest Pharmaceuticals 2006 - 2009
SAIC 2002 - 2005
New Century Pharmaceuticals 2001 - 2002
Battelle 1998 - 2001
Research Genetics 1997 - 1998
Animal House Zoological Park 1997 - 1997
Skills
Plasmid Construction, Mutagenesis, Plasmid Isolation, Bacterial Transformation, Restriction Mapping, Gel Electrophoresis, Mammalian Cell Culture, Transfection, Stable Cell Line..., Cell Viability Assays, Enzyme Assays, Luciferase Assay, Bradford Assay, RNA isolation, UV/Vis, Microplate Reader, RT-PCR, qPCR, Western Blotting, ELISA, Antibodies, Immunoprecipitation, Immunohistochemistry, Fluorescence..., Fluorescence Microscopy, Troubleshooting, Method Development, Experimental Design, Protocol Design, Laboratory Skills, Analytical Techniques, Quantitative Analytics, Molecular Biology, Mentoring, Training, siRNA, Pharmaceutical Industry, Quality Control, cGMP practices, HPLC, Dissolution Testing, Moisture Analysis, TLC, LC-MS, Protein Crystallization, Gel Filtration, Animal Work, Biology, Lifesciences, Oligonucleotide...
Education
University of Alabama in Huntsville 1997 — 2001
Master of Science (MS), Biological Sciences, 4.0
University of Alabama in Huntsville 1994 — 1996
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biological Sciences, Mathematics Minor, 3.9
Michigan Technological University 1991 — 1993
Environmental Engineering, 3.8
Palantir Technologies February 2015 - Present
Polycom December 2014 - Present
Polycom June 2013 - Present
BD Biosciences September 2005 - May 2013
Cell Genesys August 2002 - September 2005
Nektar Therapeutics 1998 - 2002
Varian 1996 - 1996
Winzler and Kelly 1991 - 1996
Skills
Project Management, Facilities Management, EHS, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Budgets, Program Management, Biotechnology, Team Building, GMP, Change Management, Six Sigma, Risk Management, FDA, Manufacturing, Management, Software Documentation, Contract Negotiation, Auditing, Risk Assessment, Continuous Improvement, Team Leadership, Strategy, Project Planning, Operations Management, Cross-functional Team..., Start-ups, Purchasing, Contract Management, Negotiation, Procurement, Medical Devices, Leadership, Vendor Management
Education
Frostburg State University 1986 — 1990
Bachelor's degree, Biology, General
Perry Hall
Yorkie Care Unlimited March 2013 - Present
Neato Roboticss August 2012 - March 2013
Labcyte December 2009 - July 2012
Abbott Vascular July 2009 - December 2009
Miasole August 2008 - April 2009
Lam Research August 2007 - July 2008
Lam Research July 2007 - July 2008
Bloom Energy March 2007 - July 2007
Nektar Therapeutics September 2005 - March 2007
Zelo's Consulting August 2004 - February 2005
Skills
Automation, Vacuum Technology, Managerial Experience, Solidworks, Pro/Engineer, Machining, Pneumatics, Manufacturing, CAD, Product Design, Medical Devices, R&D, AutoCAD, Troubleshooting, Documentation, Manufacturing..., Robotics, Labview, Problem Solving, Continuous Improvement, Design for Manufacturing, Assembly, GD&T
Education
University of California, Santa Cruz 2009 — 2010
Biotechnology, Biotechnology
Excelsior College 2005 — 2010
BS, Liberal Studies
Excelsior College 2008 — 2009
BS, Biological Sciences
De Anza College 2004 — 2005
Community College of the Air Force 2001 — 2003
Associate in Applied Science Degree, Aeronautics
US Military 1977 — 2003
applied science, aviation technology
UC Santa Cruz
Qualitest Pharmaceuticals September 2014 - Present
Qualitest, an Endo Health Solution August 2012 - September 2014
Nektar Therapeutics April 2012 - August 2012
Pfizer March 2011 - July 2011
Pfizer Pharmaceuticals (formerly King Pharmaceuticals) November 2008 - March 2011
King Pharmaceuticals January 2007 - November 2008
King Pharmaceuticals January 2006 - December 2007
King Pharmaceuticals February 2003 - December 2005
Strongwell December 1998 - February 2003
King's SAP User Group July 1982 - February 2003
Skills
Materials Management, Customer Service, Project Planning, Scheduling, Logistics, MRP, SAP, Cross-functional Team..., Process Scheduler, Inventory Management, Project Management, Inventory Control, Manufacturing, Supply Management, Process Improvement, Purchasing, Value Stream Mapping, Training, Contract Management, Leadership, Materials, Software Documentation, GMP, Budgets, Supply Chain, Change Management, Distribution Center..., Warehouse Management, Forecasting, Production Planning, Pricing, Team Building, Operations Management, Team Leadership, Management, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Sourcing, Quality Assurance, FDA, Procurement, Sales, ERP, Supply Chain..., Continuous Improvement, Strategic Planning, Product Development, Business Process..., Warehousing
Education
University of Alabama in Huntsville 2015 — 2017
Masters of Science, Supply Chain and Logistics Management., Graduate
APICS - Association of Operational Excellence 2008 — 2009
CSCP, Certified Supply Chain Professional
APICS - Association of Operational Excellence 1999 — 2002
CPIM, Production and Inventory Management
James Madison University 1978 — 1982
BS, Psychology
Incyte July 2015 - Present
Incyte August 2014 - July 2015
OSS Healthcare Inc. October 2013 - July 2014
Nektar Therapeutics April 2011 - April 2013
Onyx Pharmaceuticals October 2008 - April 2011
Abraxis Oncology January 2006 - August 2007
Novartis Oncology 2005 - 2006
sanofi-aventis 2004 - 2005
Aventis 2003 - 2004
Aventis Pharmaceuticals 2001 - 2004
Skills
Clinical Trials, Oncology, Start-ups, Pharmaceutical Industry, Pharmaceutical Sales, Biotechnology, Commercialization, Urology, Clinical Development, Hematology, Lifesciences, Infectious Diseases, Biopharmaceuticals, Drug Development, Market Access, IND, Drug Discovery, Therapeutic Areas, Competitive Intelligence, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Cancer, FDA, Managed Care, Pharmaceutics, Technology Transfer, Product Launch, Neurology, Vaccines, Medical Devices, CRO, Regulatory Submissions, Immunology, Diabetes, Global Marketing, Hospital Sales, Medical Writing, Cardiology, Sop, Pharmacovigilance, GCP, Pharmacology, Dermatology, Biologics, Health Economics, CTMS, Rheumatology, Sales Effectiveness, Clinical Pharmacology, Endocrinology
Education
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
BS, Pharmacy
University of Baltimore
MBA, Business Administration
University of Maryland Baltimore
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Eristavi Winery LLC 2006 - Present
Genentech, A Member of the Roche Group June 2004 - Present
Eristavi Consulting Company June 2000 - June 2004
AtHoc Inc February 2001 - January 2004
Nektar Therapeutics 1999 - August 2000
ABGENIX / AMGEN 1998 - 1999
XOMA Corporation 1996 - August 1998
Environmental Companies 1991 - 1996
Skills
Quality Assurance, Continuous Improvement, Inventory Management, Biotechnology, Engineering, Software Quality..., Quality Management, Software Quality Control, Lean Manufacturing, Team Leadership, Winemaking, Management, Workshop Facilitation, Validation, Sop, GMP, Software Documentation, Quality Control, Project Planning, Process Improvement, CAPA, Manufacturing, Team Building, FDA, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Pharmaceutical Industry, Project Management, HPLC, Quality System, Aseptic Processing, Laboratory, Testing
Education
Lincoln University (CA) 1995 — 2000
MBA, Degree in International Business
Santa Clara University 1997 — 1997
Certificate, Certificate in Software QA
Sacramento State University 1994 — 1994
Certificate, Water Treatment Plant Operation
University of California at Berkeley 1992 — 1993
Certificate, Hazardous Material Management
Georgian Technical University 1985 — 1990
BS/MS, Degree in Chemical Engineering
Nektar Therapeutics February 2012 - Present
Nektar Therapeutics August 2008 - February 2012
Sherwin Williams July 2007 - April 2008
Marathon Petroleum Corporation September 2004 - July 2007
Wausau Insurance June 2003 - June 2004
Briggs & Stratton February 2000 - August 2001
Skills
Industrial Hygiene, Ergonomics, Training, HAZOP, Air Sampling, Petrochemical, Mold Remediation, Laboratory Safety, Process Safety..., Safety Management..., Risk Assessment, EHS, Accident Investigation, Environmental Compliance, Behavior Based Safety, Auditing, Occupational Health, Hazardous Waste..., Risk Management, Construction Safety, Process Safety, Hazard Recognition, Environmental Awareness
Education
Murray State University 2001 — 2003
MS, Industrial Hygiene
Murray State University 1996 — 2000
BA, Technical Writing
Self January 2012 - Present
Self-Employeed November 2008 - Present
Wafergen 2011 - May 2012
Lupus Foundation of Northern California 2002 - 2009
InSite Vision Incorporated, Inc. June 2007 - November 2008
Nektar Therapeutics December 1996 - May 2007
San Carlos Chamber of Commerce 2000 - 2007
Compression Labs 1993 - 1996
Tandem Computers [now part of H-P] 1980 - 1992
Skills
Strategic Communications, Investor Relations, Public Relations, Internal Communications, Corporate Communications, Press Releases, Program Management, Marketing, Research, Project Planning, Leadership, Pharmaceutical Industry, Biotechnology, Communications Planning, Publishing, Publications, Community Development, Management, Project Management, Start-ups, Product Development
Education
Dickinson College
BA
The George Washington University
PhD
Engility Corporation October 2012 - Present
Nektar Therapeutics November 2010 - September 2012
Rare Disease Research March 2010 - November 2010
Wyeth Research 2003 - 2010
Bristol-Myers Squibb June 1997 - June 2003
Eli Lilly and Company June 1992 - June 1997
Skills
Molecular Modeling, Monoclonal Antibodies, Medical Devices, High Throughput..., Organic Chemistry, Drug Discovery, Lead Change, Drug Development, Medicinal Chemistry, Purification, Technology Transfer, Parallel Synthesis, Oncology, Protein Chemistry, HPLC, LC-MS, Organic Synthesis, R&D, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Industry, Biotechnology, Life Sciences
Education
Defense Acquisition University 2013 — 2015
Defense Acquisition University Training, Science Technology Management, Level 3 qualified
University of California, Los Angeles 1990 — 1992
NIH Postdoc, Molecular Recognition
University of California, Santa Cruz 1984 — 1990
Ph. D., Organic Chemistry
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1979 — 1983
BS, Chemistry
Nektar Therapeutics August 2010 - Present
Stiefel, a GSK Company August 2008 - September 2010
Rohm and Haas Company July 1987 - December 2007
Rohm and Haas Company February 1987 - December 1999
Safety Specialists Inc. (EHS Consulting Firm) September 1986 - December 1986
Nicaragua Technical Aid Project 1986 - 1986
Communities for a Better Environment 1981 - 1986
Skills
EHS, Ergonomics, Policy, Program Development, Occupational Health, Safety Management, Risk Assessment, Environmental, Environmental Management, Emergency Management, Hazardous Waste..., Auditing, Environmental Compliance, Compliance, Risk Management, Sustainability, Accident Investigation, Hazardous Materials, RCRA, Waste Management, Behavior Based Safety, Safety Leadership, Process Safety, Indoor Air Quality, Change Management, Industrial Hygiene, Safety Management..., Environmental..., Environmental Awareness, Workplace Safety, Environmental Auditing, MSDS, ISO 14001, Exposure Assessment, Toxicology, Root Cause Analysis, Environmental Impact..., Environmental Health, ISO, Industrial Safety, HAZWOPER, Waste, EPA, Hazardous Materials..., Hazard Analysis, Process Safety..., Regulatory Affairs, Chemical Safety, Environmental Science, Quality System
Education
University of California, Berkeley 1984 — 1986
MPH, Environmental Health Sciences, Industrial Hygiene Program
Lafayette College 1976 — 1980
B.A., Biology
North Plainfield High School 1972 — 1976
Nektar Therapeutics June 2011 - Present
Neuraltus Pharmaceuticals February 2011 - July 2011
Biologics Consulting Group March 2007 - January 2011
Renovis April 2004 - January 2007
Pain Therapeutics September 2003 - April 2004
Elan April 1997 - May 2002
Elan Pharmaceuticals 1996 - 2002
Athena Neurosciences October 1995 - March 1997
Cygnus August 1994 - October 1995
DuPont Merck Pharmaceutical Co. 1991 - 1994
Skills
GLP, Regulatory Affairs, Biotechnology, Clinical Trials, FDA, GMP
Education
Villanova University 1985 — 1992
M.S., Applied Statistics
University of California, Santa Barbara 1976 — 1978
B.A., Physiological Psychology
Harvey Mudd College 1973 — 1976
none, Individual Program of Studies
FDA April 2014 - Present
Nektar Therapeutics January 2009 - March 2014
Novo Nordisk November 2005 - October 2008
Enzon Pharmaceuticals 2004 - 2005
Weill Cornell Medical College January 2000 - April 2004
Skills
Drug Discovery, Drug Development, Pharmacokinetics, Assay Development, Biotechnology, Pharmacology, Purification, Inflammation, In Vitro, Drug Metabolism
Education
University of Kentucky 1993 — 1999
Ph.D., Pharmaceutical Sciences
Fudan University 1986 — 1991
B.S., Pharmacology
Medical Instill Technologies, Inc. January 2010 - Present
Loventus February 2009 - January 2010
Nektar Therapeutics February 2007 - January 2009
Eurofins Scientific Inc 2000 - 2007
Hoechst Marion Rouseel (Sanofi-Aventis) 1991 - 2000
Invest in France Agency 1988 - 1991
Skills
Pharmaceutical Industry, Biotechnology, Mergers, Strategy, Acquisition Integration, Due Diligence, Restructuring, Mergers & Acquisitions, Negotiation, Business Development, Cross-functional Team..., Internal Controls, Financial Analysis, Cost Accounting, Financial Modeling, Finance, Change Management, Managerial Finance, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Management, P&L Management
Education
University of Virginia Darden School of Business 1986 — 1988
MBA, Business
Ecole Centrale Paris 1983 — 1986
MSc, Engineering
iPerceptions September 2015 - Present
Judith & Charles April 2015 - September 2015
Nektar Therapeutics July 2014 - August 2014
Brunswick Group June 2014 - July 2014
Judith & Charles September 2012 - April 2014
John Molson Marketing Association September 2011 - October 2012
Judith & Charles May 2012 - July 2012
Laurentian Bank November 2010 - June 2011
L'aquadome 2009 - 2011
Skills
Public Relations, Fashion Marketing, Advertising, Blogging, Costumer-Service, Project Management, Business Relationship..., Creative Problem Solving, Creative Concept..., Teamwork, Situational Leadership, Travail d'équipe, Gestion de projet, Publicité
Education
Concordia University 2011 — 2014
Bachelor's of Commerce, Marketing
London College of Fashion 2012 — 2012
Certificate, Fashion Marketing & Branding
College André Grasset 2009 — 2011
Diplôme d'Études Collégiales, Business Administration and Management, General
Genentech- Hyde Engineering and Consulting - Biotech September 2013 - Present
C&S WG July 2011 - September 2013
Hibix Corp. February 2007 - September 2011
Chiron Corporation/Novartis December 2003 - May 2006
Nektar Therapeutics December 2001 - December 2003
Stryker November 1998 - December 2001
Skills
Executive Management, Operations Management, Black Belt Six Sigma, Lean Management, Program Development, Process Improvement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Capital Management, Budgets, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Procurement, Inventory Management, Warehousing, Logistics, Total Quality Systems..., Continuous Improvement, Team Building, Facilities Management, M&A experience, Project Planning, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Six Sigma
Education
Cornell University 2011 — 2012
Masters Certification, Project Leadership - Organizational Development
Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania 2005 — 2007
Executive Finance Program, Finance
Massachusetts Maritime Academy 1989 — 1993
Marine Engneering Studies
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Technology Management, 3.9
Villanova University
Black Belt - Six Sigma, LEAN Six Sigma, 4.0
Healthcare and Humanities Foundation 2013 - Present
AntriaBio, Inc. 2012 - Present
CytomX Therapeutics 2011 - Present
Geron 2010 - Present
BiPar Scienes 2008 - 2011
Nektar Therapeutics 2005 - 2008
McKinsey & Company 1997 - 2004
Skills
Biotechnology, Lifesciences, Oncology, Innovation, Global Health, Music, Jazz, Visual Arts, Healthcare
Education
Cornell University/ Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
MD/PhD, Oncology/ Cell Biology and Genetics
Dartmouth College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Biochemistry
Acerta Pharma August 2015 - Present
FibroGen, Inc. August 2014 - Present
Nektar Therapeutics September 2013 - August 2014
InClin, Inc. April 2013 - August 2014
Q Mark, Inc. January 2013 - April 2013
Preston of Dry Creek August 2012 - November 2012
San Francisco Health Plan February 2012 - May 2012
Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center August 2010 - February 2012
Dee Vine Wines November 2006 - January 2010
Solutions for Progress 2004 - 2006
Skills
SPSS, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Fluent in German, Quantitative Analysis, Budgeting, Clinical, Clinical Trials, Data Analysis, Clinical Research, MS Project, Budgets, Analysis, Healthcare, Research, Quantitative Analytics, FDA, Market Research, Microsoft Excel, Marketing
Education
UC Berkeley Extension 2011 — 2011
Professional Certificate, Clincial Trial Conduct & Managment
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1994 — 1997
BA, Communication Theory & Research, German, 3.65
Kaiser Permanente School of Allied Health Sciences
Anatomy & Physiology
La Salle University
Skyline College
Chemistry for Health Sciences
Nektar Therapeutics August 2012 - June 2015
KIK Custom Products June 2011 - August 2012
KV Pharmaceutical March 2010 - June 2011
KV Pharmaceutical September 2007 - March 2010
KV Pharmaceutical February 2006 - September 2007
KV Pharmaceutical November 2005 - September 2007
KV Pharmaceutical January 2003 - March 2006
Vi-Jon October 2000 - October 2001
Vi-Jon October 1998 - October 2000
Skills
MRP, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management, Materials Management, Cross-functional Team..., Purchasing, Procurement, Forecasting, JD Edwards, Demand Planning, Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvement, ERP, GMP, SAP, Continuous Improvement, Contract Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 21 CFR Part 11, Business Process..., CAPA, Change Control, Change Management, Contract Negotiation, FDA, Inventory Control, Logistics, Manufacturing Operations, Pharmaceutical Industry, Production Planning, Quality Assurance, Root Cause Analysis, Sop, Sourcing, Vendor Management
Education
Lindenwood University 1999 — 2000
MBA, emphasis in Information Systems
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1994 — 1998
BS, Marketing
Cost Plus World Market October 2013 - Present
PMI Silicon Valley Chapter January 2012 - Present
SVForum July 2006 - Present
Apple March 2012 - June 2012
AgencyAxis July 2010 - March 2011
Applied Materials April 2008 - January 2009
VERISIGN January 2007 - January 2008
Affymetrix November 2006 - December 2006
Nektar Therapeutics August 2004 - May 2005
Abbott Vascular November 2003 - May 2004
Skills
Creative Solutions, Project Management, Customer Service, Change Management, Cross-functional Team..., Training, PMP, Product Development, Team Leadership, Program Management, Management, Project Planning, Analysis
Education
Menlo College 1989 — 1991
B.S., Business Administration
-- 2011 - Present
CCH Associates September 2010 - November 2011
Nektar Therapeutics 2010 - 2010
Wyeth 2008 - 2009
Teikoku Pharma USA 2004 - 2008
KaloBios 2005 - 2006
CCH Associates June 1997 - November 2005
Scios December 2002 - December 2003
Duke Clinical Research Institute 1998 - 2002
Merck-Belgium 1992 - 1993
Education
Iowa State University
MS, Veterinary Physiology
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Animal Science
University of Vermont
BS, Animal Science
Nektar Therapeutics April 2008 - Present
Novonordisk Inc. July 2006 - April 2008
Aradigm Corp March 2001 - July 2006
Skills
ERP, SDLC, SQL, IT Management, Software Documentation, Visio, Integration, Business Process, Oracle, Change Management, Project Planning, Process Improvement, Agile Methodologies, Business Process..., Requirements Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Business Analysis, PMP, Software Project..., SharePoint, Vendor Management, Quality Assurance, IT Strategy, Project Portfolio..., SAP
Education
Golden Gate University
MS
University of Massachusetts Boston 1983 — 1987
BS
Del Grande Dealer Group February 2014 - Present
Adventurous Challenging Venture that Makes A Difference November 2012 - Present
Price Simms Auto Group / Fisker Silicon Valley August 2011 - November 2012
Price Simms Auto Group / Toyota Sunnyvale 2010 - October 2011
Nektar Therapeutics 2005 - 2006
Aerogen, Inc. April 2001 - 2005
Wood Associates January 2000 - April 2001
LE Wentz 1999 - 2000
Addison Wesley Longman (Pearson) 1997 - 1999
Cisco Systems, Inc. 1992 - 1997
Skills
Leadership, Networking, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Process Improvement, SOX Compliancy, FDA, Customer Service, Small Business, Sales Management, Project Management, Management, Product Evangelism, Technology Evangelist, Spokesperson, Policy Writing, Technology Needs..., Risk Management, Customer Retention, Inventory Management, Manufacturing, Data Center, Sales, Training, Customer Satisfaction, Disaster Recovery, ERP, IT Service Management, Finance, CRM, Mobile Devices, Team Leadership, IT Operations, B2B, Software Documentation, Operations Management, Analysis, Business Strategy, Telecommunications, Project Planning, Direct Sales, Forecasting, E-commerce, Budgets, Sales Process, Mergers & Acquisitions, Cross-functional Team..., Negotiation, SaaS
Education
University of Phoenix 2007 — 2009
San Jose State University 1983 — 1986
De Anza College
Foothill College
PharmaCore May 2014 - Present
Chimerix, Inc. December 2013 - May 2014
Lorillard Tobacco Company January 2013 - December 2013
Targacept, Inc. September 2007 - December 2012
Parenta Pharmaceuticals October 2006 - September 2007
Nektar Therapeutics April 2003 - September 2006
Upsher-Smith Laboratories 2001 - 2003
Southern BioSystems 1998 - 2001
Skills
Quality System, Quality Auditing, Analytical Method..., Drug Development, Manufacturing, CMC, GMP, GLP, HPLC, Sop, Pharmaceutical Industry, FDA, Technology Transfer, Validation, Analytical Chemistry, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, Formulation, 21 CFR Part 11, Biotechnology, CAPA, CRO, Chemistry, Change Control, Dissolution, GxP, LIMS, IND, Laboratory, R, Regulatory Requirements, Regulatory Submissions, UV/Vis, V
Education
Florida State University 1995 — 1997
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemistry
Nektar Therapeutics October 2014 - Present
Medtronic October 2013 - September 2014
Vanderbilt University September 2010 - September 2013
Southern Methodist University 2005 - 2010
Shanghai GeneCore Biotechnologies Co. Ltd. February 2004 - June 2005
Jilin University 2000 - 2003
Skills
DLS, NMR, Spectroscopy, Biochemistry, Protein Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Polymers, DNA, UV/Vis, Nanoparticles, NMR spectroscopy, Organic Synthesis, FTIR, HPLC, RAFT polymerization, Microscopy, Mass Spectrometry, Characterization, Fluorescence, LC-MS, Purification, Science
Education
Southern Methodist University 2005 — 2010
Ph. D
Jilin University 2000 — 2003
M. S.
Jilin University 1995 — 1999
B. S.
Serina Therapeutics, Inc. September 2010 - Present
Nektar Therapeutics July 2008 - December 2009
Cardium Therapeutics January 2006 - August 2008
Renovis, Inc. 2004 - 2005
ThromboGenics, Ltd. December 1996 - December 2003
Skills
Biotechnology, Clinical Development, Pharmaceutical Industry, Drug Discovery, Clinical Trials, Lifesciences, Medical Devices, Technology Transfer, Clinical Research, Oncology, Regulatory Affairs, Licensing, Vaccines, Pharmacology, Drug Development, Biopharmaceuticals, CRO, Medicine, Antibodies, Biomarkers, Pharmaceutics, Life Sciences
Education
Duke University School of Medicine 1977 — 1984
MD, Internal Medicine - Cardiology
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine 1979 — 1983
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
TOLMAR Inc. June 2015 - Present
Nektar Therapeutics January 2015 - April 2015
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. December 2013 - December 2014
Medicines360 October 2012 - November 2013
Medicines360 September 2009 - October 2012
Sunesis Pharmaceuticals Inc. 2007 - 2008
Transoral Pharmaceutical April 2006 - June 2007
InterMune October 2001 - March 2006
Chiron 1997 - 2001
AutoImmune, Inc 1995 - 1997
Skills
FDA, Biotechnology, Quality Systems, GMP, Quality Assurance, GCPs, Quality Control, Drug/Device Combination, Small Molecules, Biopharmaceuticals, Clinical Trials, Pharmaceutical Industry, Regulatory Affairs, Quality System, CRO, GCP, CAPA, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Validation, GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, Clinical Development, IND
Education
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business 1990 — 1993
MBA, International Business
Washington University in St. Louis 1984 — 1990
PhD, Chemistry
Georgia Institute of Technology 1982 — 1984
BS, Chemistry
Florida State University 1979 — 1982
none, Music Education, Chemistry
Nektar Therapeutics March 2015 - Present
BioClinica March 2014 - February 2015
Synarc July 2010 - March 2014
ARYx Therapeutics May 2008 - August 2010
ARYx Therapeutics May 2007 - May 2008
Gentiae Clinical Research November 2006 - July 2007
Gentiae Clinical Research June 2005 - November 2006
Gentiae Clinical Research September 2003 - June 2005
Gentiae Clinical Research May 2001 - September 2003
Ischemia Research and Education Foundation March 1990 - May 2001
Skills
Clinical Trials, Protocol, CRO, Pharmaceutical Industry, CTMS, Sop, EDC, Drug Development, Medical Devices, Clinical Development, Therapeutic Areas, Cross-functional Team..., Biotechnology, Data Analysis, Clinical Research, Pharmacology, Clinical Operations, ICH-GCP, Lifesciences, Clinical Monitoring, Clinical Study Design, Pharmacovigilance, Neurology, Infectious Diseases, Biomarkers, Medicine, Endocrinology, Internal Medicine, Project Management, Vaccines, FDA, Oncology, Regulatory Affairs, Data Management, Cardiology, Pediatrics, Medical Writing, Clinical Data Management, 21 CFR Part 11, Regulatory Submissions, Informatics, Research, Diabetes, Gastroenterology, Immunology, GCP
Education
Jagiellonian University 1976 — 1982
MD, Medicine
AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. May 2014 - Present
Novartis January 2010 - April 2014
Novartis April 2013 - August 2013
Novartis January 2009 - January 2010
Nektar Therapeutics October 2007 - December 2008
Johnson & Johnson March 2007 - October 2007
Johnson & Johnson March 2005 - March 2007
Iowa State University September 2001 - December 2004
Iowa State University September 2000 - December 2003
Schering Plough 1999 - 2000
Skills
Business Development, Program Management, Analytical Chemistry, CMC development, Global Alliance..., Portfolio Management, Pharmaceutical Industry, GMP, Clinical Development, HPLC, Drug Delivery, R&D, Cross-functional Team..., LC-MS, Oncology, Drug Development, Biotechnology, FDA, Validation, Technology Transfer
Education
University of California, San Francisco - School of Pharmacy 2010 — 2012
Certification, American Course on Drug Development and Regulatory Science
Iowa State University 2000 — 2004
PhD, Chemistry
Drew University 1995 — 1999
B.A., Chemistry
Illumina July 2015 - Present
Genentech 2014 - 2015
Nektar Therapeutics July 2013 - 2014
Utah Cancer Specialists January 2013 - July 2013
PRA Health Sciences - CRI Lifetree Division March 2009 - December 2012
Fidelity Investments 2007 - 2008
Apple 2005 - 2007
Skills
Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Clinical Development, SOP, GMP, Clinical Trials, Drug Discovery, GCP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Node.js, AngularJS, Project Management, Clinical Trial..., Web Development, MySQL
Education
Utah Valley University 2009 — 2011
Emergency Services Administration, Health/Health Care Administration/Management
University of Utah 2009 — 2009
Paramedic Program, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
MSHS in Clinical Research Administration, Health/Health Care Administration/Management
General Assembly
General Assembly
Google March 2011 - Present
Solyndra January 2008 - March 2011
Nektar Therapeutics January 2007 - January 2008
Apple Computer May 2000 - January 2007
Triquest Precision Plastics October 1997 - May 2000
Imperial Custom Molding March 1996 - October 1997
Thermotech, Inc March 1993 - March 1996
Detail Tool & Engineering February 1992 - March 1993
Dynamic Group March 1989 - February 1992
RKO Tool Corp. August 1986 - March 1989
Skills
Product Design, Troubleshooting, Negotiation, Design for Manufacturing, Injection Molding, SPC, Cross-functional Team..., Plastics, Engineering, Molding, Manufacturing..., Machining, Product Development, Manufacturing, Materials, Mechanical Engineering, Rapid Prototyping, Supply Management, Program Management, Automotive, Procurement, Engineering Management, Medical Devices, Purchasing, Six Sigma, Machine Tools
Education
Metropolitan State University 1993 — 1997
BS, Business
Regis University August 2012 - May 2014
University of Denver June 2012 - August 2012
University of Denver August 2007 - June 2012
University of Denver August 2008 - May 2012
University of Denver August 2007 - August 2011
Nektar Therapeutics February 2007 - July 2007
Skills
Analytical Chemistry, HPLC, LC-MS, Chemistry, Gas Chromatography, Spectroscopy, Nanoparticles, Chemical Instrumentation, Chemistry Education, Instrumentation..., Chemometrics, FTIR, Matlab, Mass Spectrometry, Instrumental Analysis
Education
University of Denver 2007 — 2012
Ph.D, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Humboldt State University 2002 — 2006
BS, Chemistry
Eigenvector University
Merck April 2013 - Present
Novartis Pharmaceutical Corporation July 2010 - April 2013
CA Department of Public Health/Sequoia Foundation April 2010 - August 2010
Nektar Therapeutics November 2009 - April 2010
Genentech July 2009 - October 2009
Shanghai Insitute for Food and Drug Control August 1999 - July 2004
Skills
UV-Vis, HPLC, DMPK, Analytical Chemistry, SAS, LC-MS, WinNonlin, GastroPlus, SimCyp, Adapt 5, NONMEM, ICP-MS, GC, UV/Vis, Gas Chromatography, Pharmaceutical Industry, Drug Discovery, Organic Synthesis, Lifesciences, Biotechnology, Protein Chemistry, Assay Development, Pharmaceutics, Validation, Sop, Drug Metabolism, IND, Mass Spectrometry, Organic Chemistry, Bioanalysis, Pharmacokinetics, Drug Development, Clinical Development, In Vitro, In Vivo, Drug Delivery, Small Molecules, FDA, Pharmacology, Medicinal Chemistry, Formulation, ADME, Pharmacodynamics, Biopharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Research, Drug Design, GLP, Laboratory, Life Sciences, SOP
Education
University of South Carolina-Columbia 2005 — 2009
Ph.D., Pharmaceutics
Fudan University 1999 — 2002
A.S., Computer Information Management
Shanghai Medical University (now Fudan University Medical Center) 1995 — 1999
B.S., Pharmacy
Nektar Therapeutics April 2015 - Present
Amgen March 2014 - April 2015
Amgen June 2009 - March 2014
Quintiles August 2007 - June 2009
InterMune August 2006 - August 2007
Genentech 2005 - 2006
Scios October 2004 - April 2005
Mayo Clinic, February 2002 - October 2004
Skills
Clinical Monitoring, GCP, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Oncology, Infectious Diseases, Ophthalmology, Line Management, Clinical Development, Regulatory Submissions, Therapeutic Areas, Protocol, Biotechnology, Clinical Operations, CRO, FDA, Pharmaceutical Industry
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University 2011 — 2015
MBA, Project Management
University of North Florida 1999 — 2002
BS, Biology
VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS March 2006 - Present
Nektar Therapeutics September 2005 - March 2006
Skills
Forecasting, Budgets, Process Improvement, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Financial Analysis, General Ledger, SAP, Finance, Account Reconciliation, Analysis, Accounts Receivable, Auditing, Accounts Payable, Hyperion Enterprise, Cost Accounting, Leadership, Variance Analysis, Internal Audit, Revenue Recognition
Education
Mount Royal University 1997 — 2001
Nektar Therapeutics December 2013 - Present
InSound Medical March 2013 - November 2013
Boehringer Ingelheim April 2010 - March 2013
Invuity Inc January 2010 - April 2010
Corium International December 2008 - December 2009
Genentech July 2008 - December 2008
Novo Nordisk Delivery Technologies January 2005 - May 2008
Aradigm Corporation November 2000 - January 2005
Bayer Diagnostics January 1997 - November 2000
Skills
Validation, Medical Devices, Manufacturing, GMP, Aseptic Processing, Packaging, FDA, Project Management, Pharmaceutical Industry, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, R&D, Continuous Improvement, Quality Assurance, Six Sigma, Biotechnology, Process Simulation, ISO 13485, Sop, CAPA, Engineering, ISO, Manufacturing..., Testing, Quality System, Root Cause Analysis, V&V, Design of Experiments, Change Control, FMEA, Quality Control, 21 CFR Part 11, Computer System..., Design Control, Lean Manufacturing, SPC, Technology Transfer, Solidworks, Process Engineering, SOP
Education
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1996 — 1997
MS, Mechanical Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1995 — 1996
Mechanical Engineering
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1991 — 1995
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Sano Intelligence September 2015 - Present
Apple October 2013 - September 2015
Apple February 2012 - October 2013
Blue Shield of California June 2010 - January 2012
Frost & Sullivan June 2006 - June 2010
Scios (Johnson & Johnson) June 2005 - December 2005
Nektar Therapeutics January 2004 - May 2005
Lions Gate Hospital June 2003 - October 2003
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Product Development, Strategy, Analysis, Program Management, Budgets, Marketing, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Contract Negotiation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Product Management
Education
Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business 2010 — 2012
MBA, Cross Continent MBA
UC Berkeley Haas School of Business 2010 — 2010
BioExec Institute
San Jose State University 2004 — 2006
MSc, Biotech and Business
The University of British Columbia 2000 — 2003
BSc, Biochemistry and Chemistry
viDA Therapeutics October 2013 - Present
New Perspectives, Inc. August 2008 - Present
Immunovaccine Inc. May 2010 - November 2013
Nektar Therapeutics April 2007 - July 2008
Kimberly-Clark Corporation April 2006 - April 2007
Nobex Corporation August 2000 - April 2006
Skills
Technology Transfer, Start-ups, Entrepreneurship, Strategy, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Drug Development, Licensing, Pharmaceutics, Contract Negotiation, Genomics, Clinical Trials, Cancer, Lifesciences, Medical Devices, Regulatory Submissions, Strategic Partnerships, R&D, Commercialization, Vaccines, Mergers & Acquisitions, Clinical Development, Biopharmaceuticals, Business Development, Immunology, Drug Discovery, Infectious Diseases, Strategic Alliances, Life Sciences
Education
Miami University 1984 — 1986
MBA
Miami University
B.A.
Quattro & Associates, LLC. June 2014 - Present
Zaicom International Limited August 2011 - June 2014
Nektar Therapeutics 2007 - 2011
Amylin Pharmaceuticals January 2005 - December 2006
Sicor Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 2003 - 2004
Berlex Laboratories Inc 1997 - 2003
Berlex Laboratories Inc 1995 - 1997
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Marketing Communications, Sales Operations, Life Sciences, Cross-functional Team..., Oncology, Sales Management, Marketing Management, Business Planning, Commercialization, Board of Director..., Cardiology, Diabetes, Global Alliance..., Start-up Consulting, Compliant Marketing and..., Lifesciences, Board of Directors, Neurology, Strategy, Pharmaceutical Industry, Managed Care, Therapeutic Areas, Hematology, Dermatology, Immunology, Market Development, Market Research, Drug Discovery, Medical Affairs, Pharmaceutics, Product Launch, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sales, Medical Writing, Medical Devices, Product Development, Sales Effectiveness, Biopharmaceuticals, Market Access, Global Marketing, Technology Transfer, Competitive Intelligence, Advisory Boards, Drug Development, Market Analysis, Clinical Development, Infectious Diseases
Education
Cornell University - Johnson Graduate School of Management 2000 — 2001
Advanced Certificate in Executive Management, Business Administration and Management, General
Rhode Island College 1975 — 1977
Master's degree, Animal Biology, Deans list
Rhode Island College 1970 — 1974
Bachelor’s Degree, Biology/Biological Sciences/Chemistry
Theravance May 2014 - Present
Nektar Therapeutics May 2010 - May 2014
ARYx Therapeutics May 2007 - February 2010
XenoPort August 2002 - May 2007
Cellegy Pharmaceuticals April 2001 - August 2002
Skills
Drug Discovery, Sop, Cross-functional Team..., In Vivo, Pharmaceutical Industry, Drug Development, Validation, Pharmacology
Education
University of Mumbai 1994 — 1998
Applied Biology
Delhi University 1992 — 1994
Masters, Zoology
Delhi University 1989 — 1992
B Sc., Zoology
Novartis August 2014 - Present
Alexza Pharmaceuticals March 2012 - June 2014
Alexza Pharmaceuticals July 2011 - March 2012
Alexza Pharmaceuticals July 2007 - July 2011
Nektar Therapeutics July 2006 - May 2007
Genentech February 2004 - November 2004
Quovera August 1999 - March 2001
Johnson & Johnson July 1997 - June 1999
Skills
Quality System, GMP, Cross-functional Team..., FDA, 21 CFR Part 11, Change Control, Business Process, Process Improvement, Strategy, Document Management, Training, SDLC, CAPA, Business Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Site Inspections, Situational Leadership, WBS, Business Process..., Software Requirements, Collaboration, SOP, Validation, Problem Solving
Education
Drexel University
Bachelor's Degree
Alvine Pharmaceuticals Inc February 2010 - Present
Genentech February 2009 - February 2010
Nektar Therapeutics April 2005 - December 2008
Marcantonio Clinical Consulting January 1995 - December 2008
Genentech September 2004 - April 2005
Xenoport November 2003 - June 2004
Oculex (now Allergan) January 2002 - March 2004
Aviron (now MedImmune, now AstraZeneca) May 1997 - January 2002
Genentech June 2000 - January 2001
Systemix January 1995 - January 1996
Skills
Clinical Development, Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Research, Clinical, Oncology, Infectious Diseases, Therapeutics, IND, CRO, FDA, Clinical Trials, Regulatory Submissions, GCP, Life Sciences, Regulatory Affairs, Immunology, Vaccines, Hematology, Ophthalmology
Education
University of Arizona 1995 — 1997
MBA
Loyola Marymount University 1987 — 1989
BS
Moorpark College 1984 — 1987
AS
Cutera November 2012 - Present
Hansen Medical June 2007 - November 2012
Nektar Therapeutics May 2006 - June 2007
Siemens Ultrasound March 1994 - May 2006
Seagate Technology 1993 - 1993
Everex 1991 - 1993
Westinghouse 1985 - 1989
Skills
Supply Chain, Medical Devices, Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Six Sigma, ISO, Contract Negotiation, Manufacturing, Logistics, Contract Management, ERP, Supplier Management, Negotiation, Process Improvement, Inventory Management, Operations Management, MRP, Strategic Sourcing, Purchasing, Supply Management, FDA, Product Development, ISO 13485, Strategy, Materials Management, Quality System, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Continuous Improvement, Outsourcing, Project Planning, Start-ups
Education
Harvey Mudd College
B.S., Engineering
Stanford University
MBA, Business
Orexigen Therapeutics April 2012 - Present
Exelixis October 2007 - April 2012
Various Biotech companies March 2007 - September 2007
Nektar Therapeutics April 2001 - March 2007
Pfizer 1996 - 2001
Agouron Pharmaceuticals 1996 - 2001
Roche Bioscience/Syntex 1993 - 1996
Eli Lilly and Company 1991 - 1993
Skills
Process Simulation, Biopharmaceuticals, Process Engineering, Technology Transfer, Pharmaceutical Industry, Biotechnology, R&D, Manufacturing, Validation, Management, Regulatory Affairs, GMP, Clinical Trials, V&V, Project Management, Drug Development, Product Development, Lifesciences, Commercialization, Pharmaceutics, FDA, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, 21 CFR Part 11, Drug Delivery, Life Sciences, Quality System, Sop
Education
Louisiana State University 1988 — 1991
MS
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1984 — 1988
BS
Novartis August 2015 - Present
Novartis 2013 - 2015
Novartis 2009 - 2013
Nektar Therapeutics 2005 - 2008
Cardinal Health August 2004 - January 2005
Skills
Validation, Technology Transfer, Pharmaceutical Industry, HPLC, GMP, GLP, Formulation, Drug Discovery, Drug Development, Drug Delivery, Biotechnology, Analytical Chemistry
Education
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Ph.D.
Lincoln University
B.S.
Nektar Therapeutics April 2015 - Present
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd August 2014 - March 2015
Eli Lilly and Company June 2009 - July 2014
UC Berkeley December 2004 - May 2009
MIT July 1995 - June 1997
Ambion, Inc. July 1994 - June 1995
Skills
Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Structural Biology, Protein Engineering, Protein Chemistry, Cell Biology, Biophysics, Molecular Cloning, Protein Expression, Protein Purification, Drug Discovery, High Throughput..., Assay Development, In Vitro, Antibodies, Purification
Education
University of California, San Francisco 1997 — 2004
PhD, Biophysics
Harvard University 1990 — 1994
AB, Chemistry
Advance Neuroscience Consulting August 2015 - Present
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. March 2015 - July 2015
Nektar Therapeutics May 2013 - December 2014
Purdue Pharma April 2012 - April 2013
Roche August 2011 - April 2012
Roche Pharmaceuticals January 2009 - August 2011
Novartis March 2007 - January 2009
Pfizer January 2007 - March 2007
Pfizer Global Pharmaceuticals Group September 1999 - January 2007
Skills
Clinical Development, Clinical, Science, Treatment, Clinical Trials, Drug Development, Clinical Research, Medical Affairs, Clinical Study Design, Pharmaceutical Industry, Neurology, Therapeutic Areas, GCP, Health Economics, Clinical Operations, CRO, Regulatory Submissions, Biotechnology, Neuroscience, Medicine, ICH-GCP, Pain Management, Lifesciences, Vaccines, Endocrinology, Medical Writing, Pharmacology
Education
Duke University School of Medicine 1991 — 1992
Fellowship, Nuclear Medicine
University of Michigan Medical School 1988 — 1991
Residency, Neurology
Medical College of NY, Cabrini Medical Center 1987 — 1988
Internship, Medicine
Wake Forest University School of Medicine 1983 — 1987
MD, Medicine
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 1978 — 1982
B.S., Biology
University of Colorado Boulder 1974 — 1976
None, Psychology
Novartis 2010 - Present
Novartis January 2009 - February 2010
Nektar Therapeutics July 2006 - December 2008
Nektar Therapeutics May 2004 - July 2006
Nektar Therapeutics November 2003 - May 2004
Applied Materials 2002 - 2003
Skills
Technology Transfer, FDA, R&D, GMP, Validation, Cleaning Validation, CAPA, SOP
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1999 — 2001
MS, Technology and Policy Program
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1998 — 2001
MS, Material Science and Engineering
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Science (BS), Ceramic Engineering
ViewRay Incorporated July 2014 - Present
Accuray February 2009 - July 2014
Anesiva April 2008 - January 2009
Nektar Therapeutics July 2005 - February 2008
ALZA Corporation 2004 - 2005
Johnson & Johnson 2004 - 2005
BD Biosciences 1986 - 2003
Becton Dickinson 1986 - 2003
Becton Dickenson 1986 - 2003
Education
De Anza College 2006 — 2008
Zogenix April 2007 - Present
Stiefel Laboratories, Inc 2006 - 2007
Connetics 2006 - 2007
Nektar Therapeutics 2004 - 2006
Nektar 2004 - 2006
Education
Montana State University-Bozeman
Reviva Pharmaceuticals 2014 - Present
Wallis Consulting 2001 - Present
Sutter Health 2013 - 2014
Ravenswood Family Health Center 2012 - 2013
Kaiser Permanente 2010 - 2011
Nektar Therapeutics 2006 - 2008
CoTherix 2004 - 2005
FDA Office of Orphan Products Development 2002 - 2003
Leo Link, Inc. 1996 - 2001
Quantum Health Resources 1995 - 1996
Skills
Healthcare Management, Pharmaceutical Industry, Biotechnology, Business Strategy, Commercialization, Program Management, Healthcare Quality, Performance Improvement, Healthcare Analytics, Quality Management &..., Electronic Medical..., Healthcare Reimbursement, Strategic Planning, Orphan Drug Launch, Consulting, Reimbursement Strategy, Market Access, Specialty Pharmacy..., Product Launch -..., Reimbursement "Hub"..., Commercial Operations -..., Program Planning,..., Health Policy, Evidence-Based Medicine, Project Management, Medicare Reimbursement..., Clinical Effectiveness, Life Sciences, Managed Care, Healthcare Reform, Strategic Marketing, Commercial Strategy, Biotech Start-Up, New Drug..., Health Economics, Business Development, Strategic Initiatives, Project Director, Strategic Partnerships, Corporate..., Vendor Management, CMS Communications, Market Entry Pricing, Hospital Administration, Hospital Operations, Market Research, Utilization Management, Healthcare, Lifesciences, Product Launch
Education
Fairleigh Dickinson University
MBA
Fairleigh Dickinson University
B.S. - Nursing
Fairleigh Dickinson University
B.A. - Psychology
The Ohio State University
MS - Nursing
Novartis Pharmaceutical Corporation January 2009 - Present
Nektar Therapeutics February 2008 - December 2008
Nektar Therapeutics January 2002 - March 2007
Alstom Transport, UK August 1999 - April 2001
Rover Cars, UK September 1996 - August 1999
British Development Division in E Africa February 1993 - July 1995
Skills
Medical Devices, Design Control, Change Control, Technology Transfer, Validation, Manufacturing, GMP, Pharmaceutical Industry, CAPA, R&D, FMEA, Biotechnology, Design for Manufacturing, Quality System, Drug Delivery, Contract Manufacturing, Risk Management, Quality Engineering, Project Management
Education
San Francisco State University 2010 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Cranfield University 1995 — 1996
MSc, Manufacturing Management
Sheffield Hallam University 1989 — 1992
BEng, Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering
Pearl Therapeutics, INC. June 2008 - Present
Nektar Therapeutics June 2005 - April 2008
Courtyard Care Center September 2002 - May 2003
Skills
GMP, Change Control, Pharmaceutical Industry, Validation, Clinical Trials, R&D, Regulatory Submissions, Clinical Research, Medical Devices, Quality Assurance, Biotechnology, Team Building, Sop, Customer Service, FDA, Technology Transfer, Project Management, Aseptic Processing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office
Education
De Anza College 2000 — 2002
Santa Clara High School 1996 — 2000
Minerva Surgical February 2015 - April 2015
Boehringer Ingelheim February 2014 - November 2014
INTUITIVE SURGICAL April 2013 - February 2014
Contract position Medical Device October 2012 - February 2013
Hospira September 2011 - October 2012
Carl Zeiss Meditec Inc. January 2008 - February 2011
Nektar Therapeutics November 2005 - January 2008
Tyco Healthcare July 2004 - May 2005
NDC, Nitinol Devices & Componenets March 2004 - June 2004
VaxGen September 2003 - February 2004
Skills
FDA, CAPA, Validation, GMP, Quality System, ISO 13485, V&V, Medical Devices, Biotechnology, Quality Assurance, Pharmaceutical Industry, Design Control, Regulatory Affairs, GLP, Change Control, Sop, 21 CFR Part 11, Aseptic Processing, ISO 14971, Cleaning Validation, GxP, Computer System..., FDA GMP, Quality Auditing, Trackwise, Quality Control, SOP
Education
Gujarat University 1979 — 1982
BS, Microbiology
Gujarat University
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Microbiology
Foster Wheeler Biokinetics, Inc. July 2009 - Present
Independent Consultant 2008 - 2009
Nektar Therapeutics 2002 - 2008
Crumbs Engineering, Inc. 2001 - 2002
Skills
Change Control, GMP, Validation, Heavy Equipment, Facilities Management, CAPA, FDA, Process Improvement, Biotechnology, Software Documentation, R&D, Computer System..., Medical Devices, Technology Transfer, Quality System, Pharmaceutical Industry, Quality Assurance, Biopharmaceuticals, Sop, V&V, 21 CFR Part 11, SOP
Education
Lehigh University
MS, Mechanical Engineering
The University of Texas at El Paso
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Samsung Biologics December 2013 - Present
Penumbra Inc January 2011 - November 2013
Satiety June 2007 - February 2011
Nektar September 2005 - May 2007
Fluor November 2004 - September 2005
Nektar Therapeutics May 2002 - November 2004
Alien Technology November 2000 - April 2002
Skills
Auditing, Quality Control, Medical Devices, Design Control, FDA, V&V, FMEA, Product Development, Manufacturing, ISO 13485, Quality System, SPC, Hypothesis testing..., Supplier Quality..., Process Capability..., Design of Experiments, Quality Assurance, CAPA, GMP
Education
Cornell University 1996 — 2000
BS, Biological Engineering
INNOVEXE LLC June 2014 - Present
Nektar Therapeutics 2012 - June 2014
DURECT CORP. July 2006 - 2012
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 1992 - 2009
Alza / Johnson & Johnson 2003 - 2005
Amgen 1998 - 2004
Skills
Biostatistics, Biotechnology, Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Oncology, SAS, Clinical Development
Education
Michigan State University 1987 — 1992
Ph.D., Biostatistics
DURECT Corporation July 2007 - March 2009
Celera Diagnostics 2003 - 2007
Nektar Therapeutics 2002 - 2003
Guidant Corporation 2000 - 2002
Skills
CAPA, Biotechnology, Cross-functional Team..., Design Control, FDA, GMP, ISO 13485, Manufacturing, Medical Devices, Validation, V, R, Quality System, Product Development
Education
Michigan State University
MS, Packaging
San Jose State University
BS, Packaging Technology
AcelRx Pharmaceutlicals, Inc. February 2012 - February 2015
AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 2008 - January 2012
NEKTAR Therapeutics March 2003 - June 2008
Nektar 2007 - 2008
Nektar Therapeutics (formerly Inhale) 2007 - 2008
Nektar Therapeutics (formerly Inhale Therapeutic Systems Inc.) 2003 - 2008
Nektar (inhale) 2003 - 2008
Durect Corp March 2002 - November 2003
MPR Associates March 1984 - March 2001
Skills
Validation, Design Control, FDA, Quality Systems, cGMP
Education
Duke University 1978 — 1984
MS, Mech Egr. & Material Science
Duke University
Pearl Therapeutics September 2013 - Present
Pearl Therapeutics January 2009 - August 2013
Pearl Therapeutics April 2008 - January 2009
Nektar Therapeutics May 2006 - April 2008
Kosan Biosciences, Inc. July 2002 - March 2006
RMT July 1998 - June 2002
Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America 1994 - 1998
Skills
GMP, Manufacturing, Leadership, Validation, Biotechnology, Technology Transfer, Pharmaceutical Industry, FDA, Change Control, R&D, CAPA, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chromatography, Product Development
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology 1992 — 1998
BS, Chemical Engineering
Novartis Pharmaceutical Corporation 2009 - Present
Nektar Therapeutics 2005 - December 2008
Nektar Therapeutics 2001 - 2005
MicroTherm LLC 1996 - 1999
Skills
Medical Devices, GMP, Technology Transfer, Pharmaceutical Industry, Drug Delivery, Validation, Drug Development, Pharmaceutics, Clinical Development, GLP, R&D, Biotechnology, Dry Powder Inhalers
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1985 — 1990
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Mechanical Engineering, Thermal & Fluid Sciences
University of Rhode Island 1983 — 1985
Master's Degree, Mechanical Engineering, Thermal & Fluid Sciences
Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay 1978 — 1983
Bachelor's Degree, Mechanical Engineering
Relypsa March 2015 - Present
Nektar Therapeutics 2010 - 2015
Nektar Therapeutics 2007 - 2010
Nektar Therapeutics 2006 - 2007
University of California Berkeley November 2001 - September 2005
Skills
Drug Discovery, Oncology, Cell, Lifesciences, Immunoassays, Inflammation, Assay Development, Technology Transfer, Drug Development, Biotechnology, Clinical Development
Education
University of California, Berkeley 2001 — 2005
postdoc
Cornell University 1994 — 2001
Ph.D., Biochemistry, Molecular, Cell Biology
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1990 — 1994
B.S., Chemistry
Gilead Sciences February 2012 - Present
Gilead Sciences March 2010 - February 2012
Gilead Sciences Inc. June 2005 - March 2010
Nektar Therapeutics 2002 - 2005
Inhale Therapeutic Systems 1996 - 2002
Skills
CRO, Biotechnology, Drug Development, Biopharmaceuticals, Pharmaceutical Industry, FDA, Regulatory Affairs, Project Management, LIMS
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1994 — 1996
Post-doctoral Fellow, Controlled Release Formulations
University of Massachusetts, Amherst 1990 — 1994
PhD, Polymer Science & Engineering
Trinity College, Dublin 1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Science (BS), Physics and Chemistry, 1st Class Honors
Bristol-Myers Squibb January 2013 - Present
Amylin Pharmaceuticals March 2010 - January 2013
Independent Consultant - Lean Six Sigma October 2009 - March 2010
OpumHealth June 2008 - July 2009
Nektar Therapeutics March 2005 - February 2008
Genworh Financial August 2000 - March 2005
General Electric Company 1996 - 2000
General Electric June 1988 - October 1992
General Electric March 1980 - June 1988
Skills
Six Sigma, Operational Excellence, Pharmaceutical Industry, Cross-functional Team..., DMAIC, FDA, Lean Manufacturing, Biotechnology, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Quality System, Manufacturing, Quality Management, R&D, GMP, Process Engineering, Change Management, Product Development, Technology Transfer, Supply Chain Management
Education
General Electric Company 1985 — 1988
MBB, Six Sigma DMAIC, DMADOV & CAP
University of South Carolina-Columbia 1974 — 1982
PhD, Organic Chemistry
DePauw University 1970 — 1974
BA, Chemistry & Zoology
Eichleay Engineers Inc. February 2014 - Present
Eichleay Engineers April 2008 - January 2014
Nektar Therapeutics February 2008 - April 2008
Nektar Therapeutics February 2007 - February 2008
Nektar Therapeutics July 2002 - February 2007
Alza Corporation April 2001 - July 2002
Eichleay Engineers Inc. of California May 1990 - April 2001
Mare Island Naval Shipyard July 1986 - April 1990
Skills
Validation, GMP, FDA, Biotechnology, R&D, Medical Devices, Technology Transfer, Design Control, Change Control, Pharmaceutical Industry, Biopharmaceuticals, Process Simulation, Contract Manufacturing, CAPA, Process Engineering, Project Planning, Engineering, Engineering Management, Cross-functional Team..., Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Piping, Process Optimization, Project Management, Root Cause Analysis, Automation, Commercialization, Construction Management, Start-ups, Sop, Quality Assurance, ISO 13485, GAMP, GLP, Clinical Development, 21 CFR Part 11, Drug Delivery, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Chemical Engineering, Product Development, Computer System..., Regulatory Affairs, Quality System, GxP, Fermentation, Quality Control, Project Engineering, Management
Education
Harvey Mudd College 1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Engineering
Nektar Therapeutics May 2004 - February 2009
Education
Foothill College 1999 — 2001
Alexza Pharmaceuticals March 2015 - Present
Alexza Pharmaceuticals June 2014 - March 2015
Alexza Pharmaceuticals July 2012 - June 2014
Alexza Pharmaceuticals, Inc November 2010 - July 2012
Alexza Pharmaceuticals, Inc February 2010 - October 2010
NanoGram Corporation February 2008 - January 2010
Nektar Therapeutics September 2002 - 2008
Aradigm Corporation 1998 - 2001
Skills
Product Development, Medical Devices, Biotechnology, Six Sigma, GMP, FDA, Quality System, Cross-functional Team..., Pharmaceutical Industry, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, R&D, V&V, Validation, Process Simulation, Supply Chain, Leadership, Supply Chain Management, Regulatory Submissions, Vendor Management, Start-ups, Technology Transfer
Education
San Jose State University - Lucas Business School 2014 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
University of Toledo
Ph.D., Engineering Science
Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
MS, Chemical Engineering
Sri Venkateswara University
BS, Chemical Engineering
Nektar Therapeutics Mechanical CoordinatorMerck & Co., Inc.2001 - 2006
Skills
Root Cause Analysis, GMP, Manufacturing, Validation, Continuous Improvement
Education
Judson College 1992 — 1996
Novartis August 2013 - Present
Novartis March 2011 - August 2013
Novartis November 2009 - March 2011
Novartis January 2009 - August 2010
Nektar Therapeutics December 1997 - December 2008
Becton Dickinson and Co. September 1991 - December 1997
BD Technologies September 1991 - December 1997
Schlumberger October 1983 - July 1987
Skills
Medical Devices, FDA, Validation, Biotechnology, Technology Transfer, Cross-functional Team..., GMP, R&D, Pharmaceutical Industry, Six Sigma, Quality System, 21 CFR Part 11, Product Development, Process Simulation, Commercialization, Change Control, Manufacturing, Design Control, Quality Assurance, Design of Experiments, CAPA, V&V, Biopharmaceuticals
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1987 — 1991
PhD, Mechanical/Chemical Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1981 — 1983
SM ME, Mechanical Engineering
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1978 — 1981
BS ME, Mechanical Engineering
Whitefish Bay High School 1974 — 1978
Pearl Therapeutics, Inc October 2014 - Present
Novartis January 2009 - October 2014
Nektar Therapeutics November 1999 - December 2008
Outback Steakhouse International 1996 - 2002
Skills
V&V, Aseptic Processing, GMP, Biotechnology, Biopharmaceuticals, Sop, Validation, FDA, CAPA, Pharmaceutical Industry, Change Control, Technology Transfer, Cross-functional Team..., Regulatory Affairs, Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Medical Devices, Quality System, GLP, Project Management, Software Documentation, Lifesciences, 21 CFR Part 11, ISO 13485, Manufacturing, Computer System..., GxP, Regulatory Submissions, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, SOP
Education
University of California, Santa Cruz 1996 — 1998
Bachelor’s Degree, Marine Biology
De Anza College 1994 — 1996
AA, Liberal Arts
George Washington High School 1982 — 1986
High School
Indian Healthcare Services Companies 2011 - Present
MicroCHIPS April 2010 - 2011
Nektar Therapeutics April 1992 - June 2006
Eastman Kodak 1989 - 1991
Skills
Start-ups, R&D, Commercialization, Medical Devices, Lifesciences, Biotechnology, Product Development, Technology Transfer
Education
The University of Western Ontario 1973 — 1975
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
IIT Kanpur 1964 — 1969
Bachelor of Technology (BTech), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Walmart eCommerce July 2012 - Present
Bayside Solutions September 2011 - July 2012
TEKSystems March 2010 - October 2010
Gilead Sciences April 2009 - October 2009
Spherion Technology July 2001 - October 2009
CV Therapeutics October 2003 - April 2009
Genentech February 2002 - October 2003
Nektar Therapeutics July 2001 - February 2002
BroadVision February 2000 - April 2001
USAF May 1992 - February 2000
Skills
Technical Support, System Deployment, Information Technology, Help Desk Support, ITIL, Project Management, Process Improvement, Software Documentation, Vendor Management, Program Management, Cross-functional Team..., Networking, Disaster Recovery, Security, Process Simulation, System Administration, Service Delivery, Data Center, Integration, Visio, Troubleshooting, Powershell, SDLC, IT Management, Microsoft SQL Server, WMI, Drupal, Apple Certified, Windows Server 2012, SCCM 2012, Agile & Waterfall..., SCCM
Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Management
Community College of the Air Force
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Applied Science Information Systems
Onconova Therapeutics March 2013 - Present
Complete Genomics Inc. May 2010 - March 2013
Lexicon Therapeutics June 2009 - January 2010
Tercica 2006 - October 2008
Nektar Therapeutics 2003 - 2006
Nektar 2003 - 2006
Capital One July 2002 - February 2003
Mehta Partners August 1998 - June 2002
Arthur D. Little December 1997 - July 1998
Novartis January 1992 - November 1997
Skills
Corporate Development, Biotechnology, Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Pharmaceutical Industry, Strategy, Business Development, Commercialization, Cross-functional Team..., Mergers, Start-ups, IPO, Medical Devices, Financial Analysis, Process Improvement, Capital Markets, M&A experience
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 1986 — 1988
MBA
Northwestern University 1984 — 1985
M.S., Operations Research
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi 1979 — 1984
B. Tech, Mechanical Engineering
Nektar Therapeutics January 2009 - May 2014
Nektar Therapeutics January 2010 - July 2012
Nektar Therapeutics January 2007 - December 2008
El Paso Corporation September 1997 - July 2005
Skills
Microsoft Office, Gantt charts, Research Project..., Administrative..., Program Management, Research, Leadership, Team, Pharmaceutical Industry, Oncology, Biotechnology, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Cross-functional Team..., Sop, Training, Budget, Software Documentation, Document Management, Infectious Diseases, Event Planning, Project Management, Start-ups, Budgets, Process Improvement, Administrative...
Education
University of Tennessee-Knoxville 1990 — 1993
Bachelor of Arts, Theatre
Huntingdon College 1988 — 1990
Nektar Therapeutics 2004 - 2008
Education
Heald College 2002 — 2004
Mead Johnson Nutrition July 2013 - Present
Johnson & Johnson (thru RPS Inc.) August 2010 - January 2013
Avon Products Inc. May 2008 - July 2010
Nektar Therapeutics 2007 - 2008
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2000 - 2007
Skills
Analytical Chemistry, Validation, HPLC, R&D, GMP, FDA, GLP, Technology Transfer, Cross-functional Team..., Medical Devices, UV/Vis, Sop, Quality Control, Chemistry, Laboratory
Education
University of Florida 1994 — 2000
Ph.D., Analytical Chemistry
Georgia College and State University 1990 — 1994
B.Sc., Chemistry
MedImmune October 2010 - Present
BCC Inc. February 2002 - Present
Novartis August 2008 - September 2010
LifeScan January 2008 - August 2008
Nektar Therapeutics September 2007 - January 2008
Johnson & Johnson December 2003 - October 2006
Ranbaxy reserach November 1996 - February 1999
Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited 1996 - 1999
Education
Jamia Hamdard 1994 — 1996
Masters, Medicinal Chemistry
Jamia Hamdard 1990 — 1994
Bachelors, Pharmacy
Salwan Public School
SLAC - Stanford Linear Accelerator June 2010 - Present
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory October 2009 - June 2010
Syberdyne October 2007 - December 2009
Nektar Therapeutics January 2005 - March 2007
Automation Technologies December 2001 - January 2005
Skills
Six Sigma, Automation, Commissioning, Customer Service, Facilities Management, Project Management, Troubleshooting, Process Improvement, PLC, Manufacturing, Contract Management, Instrumentation, SCADA, Quality Assurance, Software Documentation, Testing, Validation, Integration, Engineering, Process Engineering, Project Planning, Management, Engineering Management
Education
San Francisco law School 2011 — 2015
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law
Davenport University 1998 — 2001
MBA, Business Administration
University of Detroit Mercy 1989 — 1991
MALS, History and Religious Studies
University of Detroit Mercy 1979 — 1984
BEE, Electrical Engineering
CMC, QC/Analytical Consultant April 2013 - Present
LS9, Inc. January 2012 - October 2012
LS9, Inc. August 2008 - January 2012
Nektar Therapeutics 2005 - 2008
Eli Lilly 1994 - 2005
Searle 1984 - 1993
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management
MBA, International Business
North Carolina State University
MS, Analytical Chemistry
University of Maryland College Park
Ph.D, Analytical Chemistry
Genentech August 2015 - Present
Genentech June 2013 - Present
Gilead Sciences January 2009 - June 2013
Cell Genesys, Inc January 2006 - November 2008
Nektar Therapeutics 2004 - 2006
Aradigm Corporation 2001 - 2004
Abbott Laboratories 1992 - 2001
University of Chicago 1991 - 1992
Skills
Sop, Quality System, Quality Control, Medical Devices, Quality Management, Clinical Trials, Drug Development, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, R&D, Program Management, Cell, Project Management, Clinical Research, CAPA, FDA, Biopharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Change Control, GLP, Cell Culture
Education
DePaul University 1989 — 1991
MS, BioPharmaceuticals
University of Mumbai 1986 — 1988
Master Of Science, Immunology
University of Mumbai 1982 — 1985
Bachelor Of Science, Microbiology
Nektar Therapeutics February 2014 - Present
Nektar Therapeutics May 2011 - Present
Novartis March 2008 - April 2010
Novartis January 2008 - January 2010
Novartis Ophthalmics 1998 - 2003
Solvay Pharmaceuticals 1990 - 1994
Skills
lab audits, stability evalutation, laboratory management, GxP, Project Management, Laboratory, Dissolution, Chromatography, Sop, Validation, Analytical Chemistry, Technology Transfer, Chemistry, Drug Development, Pharmaceutical Industry, HPLC, GMP, Leadership, FDA, Regulatory Affairs, Biotechnology, LC-MS, GLP, SOP
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology 1986 — 1989
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Chemistry
Palo Alto Medical Foundation September 2012 - Present
SRI International May 2010 - Present
Nektar Therapeutics December 2009 - May 2010
Roche 1985 - 2009
Skills
GLP, Toxicology, In Vivo, Biotechnology, Documentation, California Department..., Registered Veterinary..., Certified Laboratory..., Animals, Laboratory, Software Documentation, Animal Models, Cell, Drug Discovery, Immunology, Pharmaceutical Industry, In Vitro, Lifesciences, Cell Culture, Assay Development, ELISA, Pharmacology, Molecular Biology, Life Sciences
Education
Foothill College 1982 — 1983
AS, Veterinary Technology
San Carlos High
San Carlos High
Alexza Pharmaceuticals February 2013 - Present
CMC Regulatory Consulting July 2008 - Present
Novo Nordisk Delivery Technologies 2005 - 2008
Nektar Therapeutics 1999 - 2003
Matrix Pharmaceutical 1992 - 1999
Collagen Corp 1987 - 1992
Skills
FDA, Process Simulation, GMP, Biotechnology, V&V, Validation, CAPA, Pharmaceutical Industry, Medical Devices, Cross-functional Team..., Chemistry, 21 CFR Part 11, Regulatory Affairs, Commercialization, Quality System
Education
Lehigh University 1969 — 1971
MS, Chemical Engineering
Rutgers University-New Brunswick 1965 — 1969
BS, Chemical Engineering
Nektar Therapeutics November 2014 - Present
Skills
Oncology, Biotechnology, Clinical Development, Drug Discovery, Drug Development, Pharmacology
Education
Princeton University 1993 — 2000
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
Duke University 1984 — 1988
1988, Biological Chemistry
Nektar Therapeutics April 2006 - Present
Merck March 2001 - April 2006
Citation Corporation August 1995 - October 2000
Skills
FDA, GMP, Validation, CAPA, GLP, Pharmaceutical Industry, Sop, Quality Assurance, Change Control, Aseptic Processing
Education
Judson College 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Information Systems
California Environmental Protection Agency January 2010 - Present
Cerus September 1998 - January 2000
Chiron Corporation 1996 - 1998
Nektar Therapeutics 1995 - 1996
Education
Humboldt State University 1989 — 1994
Biology, Biology
Synlogic Therapeutics September 2015 - Present
Auspex Pharmaceuticals, a Division of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd. October 2013 - July 2015
Addex Therapeutics 2011 - July 2013
Nektar Therapeutics May 2008 - January 2011
Nektar Therapeutics India Limited May 2008 - January 2011
Merck & Co January 2007 - May 2008
Merck 2007 - 2008
Sirna Therapeutics June 1993 - December 2006
Sirna Therapeutics (A wholly owned subsidiary of Merck) 2003 - 2006
Ribozyme Pharmaceuticals 1993 - 2003
Skills
Cell Biology, Commercialization, Protein Chemistry, Technology Transfer, Assay Development, Venture Capital, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmaceutical Industry, Molecular Biology, Cell, Lifesciences, Biopharmaceuticals, R&D, Biotechnology, Licensing, Genomics, Business Development, Biochemistry, Clinical Development, Drug Discovery, Drug Development, Oncology, Patents
Education
University of Denver - Sturm College of Law 1997 — 2001
JD, Law
University of Vermont College of Medicine 1990 — 1992
PhD, Molecular Biology
Illinois State University 1987 — 1989
MS, Molecular Biology
University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore 1982 — 1986
BS, Microbiology
FedEx Services May 2015 - Present
FedEx Services November 2013 - May 2015
IBM August 2010 - April 2013
Symantec October 2007 - April 2009
Chevron April 2007 - October 2007
Toyota Motor Sales September 2006 - April 2007
Kaiser Permanente IT September 2005 - April 2006
Nektar Therapeutics June 2005 - September 2005
LECG November 1999 - December 2004
En Pointe Technologies April 1999 - November 1999
Skills
VMware, System Administration, Blackberry Enterprise..., Lotus Domino, Lotus Notes, BMC Remedy, WebSphere MQ, WebSphere Message Broker, DataPower, Exchange 2010/2007/2003, iPlanet, IIS, AIX, Disaster Recovery, Windows Server, Virtualization, Unix, Microsoft Exchange, Servers, Troubleshooting, Active Directory, Enterprise Architecture, IT Service Management, ITIL
Education
UC Davis 1995 — 1997
Physics
Laney College 1991 — 1995
General Study
Naval Nuclear Power School 1986 — 1987
Nuclear Engineering Certificate, Nuclear/Nuclear Power Technology/Technician
Oakland Technical High 1983 — 1985
Pinole Valley High 1981 — 1983
YLT Regulatory Consulting (self employed) January 2009 - December 2011
Nektar Therapeutics January 2008 - December 2008
PDL BioPharma Inc. January 2002 - January 2008
Education
Michigan State University 1970 — 1972
BS, Chemical Engineering
University of Guelph
MS, Food Science
Portola Pharmaceuticals March 2014 - Present
Onyx Pharmaceuticals May 2012 - March 2014
Geron March 2011 - May 2012
Nektar Therapeutics September 2008 - March 2011
Genentech, Inc. 2005 - 2008
Shire Pharmaceuticals September 2004 - September 2005
Bristol-Myers Squibb 1999 - 2003
Merck 1997 - 1999
Merck 1995 - 1997
BIOSIS 1990 - 1995
Skills
Clinical Research, Clinical Development, Oncology, Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Industry, GCP, CTMS, CRO, FDA, IND, Sop
Education
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Natural Sciences
JHS 1986 1982 — 1986
Effingham Central Junior High 1980 — 1982
Qualitest Pharmaceuticals March 2008 - Present
Vintage Pharmaceuticals 2008 - Present
Nektar Therapeutics 2007 - 2008
McNeil Consumer Healthcare January 2005 - January 2007
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals January 2001 - December 2004
Wilkes University 1991 - 1994
Education
Villanova University 2000 — 2001
Organic Chemistry, 3.8
Wilkes University 1991 — 1994
BS, Biology
King's College 1987 — 1990
BS, Biology
Florida Institute of Technology
MS- Current, Logistics Management, 3.6
Nektar Therapeutics January 2006 - Present
CDI IT Solutions February 2000 - January 2006
TEKsystems June 1999 - January 2000
Entex Computer Systems October 1998 - August 1999
Skills
System Administration, Windows Server All..., Backup Administration, Backup Solutions, SAN / Storage..., Messaging Administrator, VMware Infrastructure, Quality Assurance &..., Storage Area Networks, VMware, Data Center, NetApp, Cisco Technologies, DHCP, High Availability, Active Directory, Windows Server, Enterprise Storage, SAN, Software Installation, Microsoft Exchange, Virtualization, vSphere, VMware ESX, Servers, Blackberry Enterprise..., Brocade, DNS, Powershell, Disaster Recovery, Storage, Storage Management, EMC Storage, Firewalls, Software Documentation, Windows, Integration, Troubleshooting, Networking, Vendor Management, Technical Support, VMware vSphere
Education
Heald College 1996 — 1998
AA/AAS, Computer Technology
Theravance Biopharma June 2014 - Present
Nektar Therapeutics February 2014 - June 2014
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals 2011 - 2012
GALENEA CORPORATION 2010 - 2011
Resolvyx Pharmaceuticals 2007 - 2010
Resolvyx Pharmaceuticals 2007 - 2009
Vinfen 2006 - 2007
Education
Harvard University 2009 — 2009
Northeastern University
BS, Major in Biology; Minor in Economics
Nektar Therapeutics 2007 - 2008
Education
Lewis and Clark College
Logan Senior High School
The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
MD, Medicine
The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
MPH, Epidemiology/Biostatistics
University of California, Davis
BS, Chemical Engineering
Carroll County Public Schools Math TeacherDouglas County School District2007 - 2011
BioSante Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 2004 - 2007
DURECT Corporation 2001 - 2004
Bausch + Lomb 2000 - 2001
Nektar Therapeutics 1995 - 2000
Norian 1990 - 2000
Norian 1990 - 2000
Education
Liberty University
Master of Education (M.Ed.), Middle Grades Teaching & Learning
Stillman College
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemistry
Nektar Therapeutics March 2011 - Present
Sangamo BioSciences September 2008 - March 2011
Chiron Corporation May 1988 - April 2002
Education
Loyola University Chicago 1982 — 1986
BSN, Nursing
Nektar Therapeutics November 2006 - May 2008
sanofi-aventis 1987 - 2000
Hoechst Marion Roussel 1987 - 2000
Nordic Laboratories 1987 - 1993
Skills
Forecasting, Pharmaceutical Industry, Product Launch, Cross-functional Team..., Pharmaceutical Sales, Market Research
Education
Université de Montréal - HEC Montréal 1967 — 1971
Bachelier en Administration des Affaires, Marketing
Nektar Therapeutics November 2010 - Present
Merck & Company August 2000 - October 2010
Merck & Company December 1995 - July 2000
Merck & Company May 1995 - December 1995
Science Applications International Corporation June 1993 - May 1995
Skills
Clinical Trials, Sop, Clinical Research, Medical Writing, Vaccines, Protocol, Biochemistry, IND, Laboratory, Clinical Study Reports, Clinical Protocols, Onconlogy, Pain therapies
Education
The Johns Hopkins University
Masters Program, Biotechnology
Franklin & Marshall College 1989 — 1993
BA, Biology
Amgen April 2015 - Present
Nektar Therapeutics July 2013 - April 2015
Covidien September 2012 - June 2013
American Journal Experts April 2008 - August 2012
Biotechniques December 2009 - December 2010
Princeton University June 2004 - August 2004
Skills
Stem Cells, Epigenetics, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Medical Writing, Clinical Development, Scientific Writing, Pharmaceutical Industry, Medicine, Immunology, Medical Devices, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials
Education
Harvard University 2007 — 2011
PhD, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Harvard University 2005 — 2007
AM, Biology/Biochemistry
UCLA 2001 — 2005
BS, Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology
Bristol-Myers Squibb January 2014 - Present
Nektar Therapeutics April 2012 - January 2014
Nektar Therapeutics August 2011 - April 2012
Catalent Pharma Solutions January 1999 - August 2011
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Outlook, HTML, Public Speaking, C++, GMP, Quality Assurance, V&V, Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical Industry, SOP, FDA, 21 CFR Part 11, CAPA, Change Control
Education
DeVry University-Florida
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Technical Management
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business/Commerce, General
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
Master of Information Systems Management, Management Information Systems and Services
St. Petersburg College
Associate of Science (A.S.)
URS Corporation July 2007 - Present
Nektar Therapeutics March 2006 - December 2006
Merck September 1994 - March 2006
US Navy June 1983 - June 1994
Skills
Microsoft Office, English, Windows, Teaching, Public Speaking
Education
Excelsior College 1991 — 1992
Nuclear/Nuclear Power Technology/Technician
Naval Nuclear Power School 1983 — 1984
Certificate of completion, Nuclear/Nuclear Power Technology/Technician
Avenidas April 2005 - Present
Nektar Therapeutics 1998 - 2005
Brodart 1993 - 1998
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Research, Windows, Outlook, Photoshop, Public Speaking, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Program Development, Editing, Grant Writing, Public Relations, Event Management, Community Organizing, Newsletters
Education
Humboldt State University 1990 — 1993
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History