Arena Pharmaceuticals
Industry: Company
DescriptionArena Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company founded in 1997 and located in San Diego, California. The company has small molecule drugs in development for possible clinical utility in multiple therapeutic areas. CEO: Amit D. Munshi Headquarters: San Diego, CA CFO: Kevin R. Lind Founders: Jack Lief, Dominic P Behan
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Arena Pharmaceuticals Employees
Arena Pharmaceuticals July 2014 - September 2014
Department of Nanoengineering, UCSD January 2011 - January 2014
Sigma Phi Epsilon, UCSD January 2012 - December 2013
Skills
Leadership, Chemistry, Laboratory Skills, Nanomaterials, Laboratory Equipment, Strategic Planning, Nanoparticles, Nanofabrication, Nanowires, Management, Molecular Imprinted..., Conducting Polymers, Aquatic Pollution..., Polydimethyl Siloxane..., Biological/Chemical..., Optical Microscopy, Matlab, ImageJ, Metamorph, Bio-Catalytic Enzymes
Education
University of California, San Diego 2010 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (BS), Nanoengineering: Bioengineering
Amylin Pharmaceuticals January 2012 - Present
Amylin Pharmaceuticals February 2008 - January 2012
Arena Pharmaceuticals 2000 - 2007
The Scripps Research Institute 1995 - 2000
Skills
Regulatory Submissions, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Clinical Development, In vivo pharmacology, Developing rodent models, Metabolic disorders, In vitro pharmacology, Pharmacology, Drug Development
Education
University of California, San Diego
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology
Arena Pharmaceuticals July 2014 - Present
Bionomics Ltd August 2013 - June 2014
Society of Women Engineers April 2013 - June 2014
ADA Transportation Services UCSD August 2011 - August 2013
Society of Women Engineers September 2011 - June 2013
Skills
Matlab, Research, Microsoft Office, Image J, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Solidworks, Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, ImageJ, Project Management, Cell Culture, Statistics, Cell, Molecular Biology, ELISA, Biochemistry, Laboratory
Education
University of California, San Diego 2009 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Nanoengineering/Bioengineering, Senior
City of San Diego March 2014 - Present
Applied Proteomics, Inc. August 2012 - November 2012
Gafcon, Inc. June 2012 - June 2012
Accelrys October 2011 - November 2011
Arena Pharmaceuticals November 2002 - March 2011
NASSCO April 2002 - June 2002
LION bioscience (formerly Trega Biosciences, Inc.) April 2000 - April 2002
Luce Forward January 1995 - January 1999
Miller, Boyko & Bell 1995 - 1997
Skills
Executive Support, Calendaring, Travel Planning, Board Relations, Event Planning, Contracts Administration, Human Resources, Intellectual Property, Office Management, Contract Management, Legal Writing, Recruiting, Training, SEC filings, Tutoring, Volunteer Management, Banquets, Fundraising, Executive Sales..., Sales, Microsoft Office
Education
University of California, San Diego
BA, Political Science, cum laude
University of San Diego
Paralegal Certificate, Lawyer's Assistant Program, Honors
Bristol-Myers Squibb January 2013 - Present
Amylin Pharmaceuticals January 2012 - Present
Conatus Pharmaceuticals August 2011 - January 2012
Amylin Pharmaceuticals August 2007 - December 2011
Arena Pharmaceuticals March 2003 - August 2007
OnAssignment Labsupport 2001 - 2002
Idun Pharmaceuticals 1994 - 2001
Skills
Cell Culture, Drug Discovery, Lifesciences, Assay Development, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Industry, ELISA, Diabetes, Clinical Research, Clinical Data Management, Pharmacology, Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Clinical Development, Biochemistry, FDA, Regulatory Submissions, Oncology, Flow Cytometry, Biopharmaceuticals, GLP, PCR, Molecular Biology, Western Blotting, Tissue Culture, In Vitro, CRO, Immunology
Education
University of California, San Diego 1994 — 1997
BS, Biochemistry/Cell Biology
University of California, San Diego
Certificate, Clinical Trials Design and Manangement
aTyr Pharma July 2013 - Present
Pfizer Biotherapeutics Research and Development (CovX) August 2010 - May 2013
Pfizer Biotherapeutics Research and Development (CovX) August 2010 - 2012
Amylin Pharmaceuticals 2009 - 2010
Abaxis 2008 - 2009
Arena Pharmaceuticals 2006 - 2008
Perry Scientific 2005 - 2006
Animal Resource Center at the University of California 2001 - 2005
Skills
In Vivo, Assay Development, Drug Discovery, Pharmacology, ELISA, Diabetes, Biotechnology, CRO, Lifesciences, GLP, Laboratory, Pharmacokinetics, Biopharmaceuticals, Molecular Biology, Clinical Development, Research, PK/PD, Animal Work, Drug Metabolism, Antibodies, IND, Metabolic Syndrome, DMPK, Capital Equipment Sales, Small Animal Models, Obesity, Clinical Research, Biochemistry, Drug Development, Multiplex Assay, In Vitro, Medical Devices, FDA, Inflammation, Protein Chemistry, Autoimmune Diseases, IACUC, Efficacy, Organizational Behavior, Musculoskeletal..., Neuromuscular Disorders
Education
University of California, Santa Barbara 2000 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, Molecular Cell and Developmental Biology
University of California, Santa Barbara 2000 — 2005
BA, Environmental Studies
Notre Dame
Seattle Genetics November 2009 - Present
Arena Pharmaceuticals October 2006 - November 2009
Boston Scientific June 2004 - September 2006
Amylin Pharmaceuticals February 2002 - June 2004
STATPROBE February 2001 - February 2002
Information Management Services, Inc. June 2000 - November 2000
Skills
Management, EDC, SAS, Clinical Trials, Clinical Data Management, GCP, Oncology, Biotechnology, CRO, Data Management, Clinical Data, CTMS, Oracle Clinical, Clinical Development, CDISC, Cardiology, Drug Development, Clinical Research
Education
University of Arizona 1995 — 1999
BS, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Arena Pharmaceuticals July 2014 - Present
University of California, San Diego June 2013 - June 2014
University of California, San Diego March 2012 - October 2013
Skills
Cell Culture, Embryonic Stem Cells, Immunofluorescence, GPCRs, High Throughput..., Biochemistry, Drug Discovery, Public Speaking, Collaborative Leadership, Life Sciences, Gel Electrophoresis, Western Blotting, Research, Molecular Biology, Data Analysis, Chemistry, PCR, Cell Biology
Education
University of California, San Diego 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Arena Pharmaceuticals October 2011 - Present
Arena Pharmaceuticals September 2006 - October 2011
Salk Institute for Biological Studies December 2005 - August 2006
UTHSCSA March 2003 - November 2005
UTHSCSA February 1999 - December 2002
Guilbeau Station Animal Hospital June 1991 - December 2000
Skills
Auditing, GLP, ICH-GCP, Biotechnology, Pharmacology, Validation, Sop, Toxicology, Life Sciences, Drug Discovery, CRO, Drug Metabolism, Assay Development, In Vivo, Quality Assurance, FDA, Deviation Management, CAPA, Trackwise, Business Analytics, Pharmaceutical Industry, Pharmacokinetics, Laboratory, Lifesciences, ELISA, Biochemistry, HPLC, Regulatory Submissions, Bioanalysis, Cell Culture, Molecular Biology, Clinical Development, Animal Models, Documentation Practices, Business Travel, Craft Beer, Perseverant, SOP
Education
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio 2000 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biotechnology
The University of Texas at San Antonio 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science, Biology
Onyx Pharmaceuticals, an AMGEN subsidiary April 2015 - Present
Onyx Pharmaceuticals January 2013 - March 2015
Onyx Pharmaceuticals November 2009 - December 2012
Proteolix (later acquired by Onyx Pharmaceuticals) February 2008 - October 2009
Proteolix February 2007 - February 2008
Telik, Inc. December 2005 - February 2007
ChemoCentryx April 2005 - October 2005
Arena Pharmaceuticals March 2002 - March 2005
Digital Gene Technologies, INC August 2001 - January 2002
Skills
Biotechnology, GCP, CRO, Clinical Trials, CTMS, Oncology, Research, Clinical Development, Clinical Research, Clinical Monitoring, EDC, Regulatory Submissions
Education
San Diego State University-California State University 1995 — 2000
Bachelor of Science, Biology with an Emphasis in Cell and Molecular Biology
UC Berkeley Extension 2006 — 2007
Professional Program, in Clinical Research, Conduct, and Management
Regulus Therapeutics 2009 - Present
Pfizer Global Research & Development 2006 - 2009
Arena Pharmaceuticals 2002 - 2006
Cortex Pharmaceuticals 1999 - 2002
UC Irvine School of Medicine 1992 - 1999
Truesdail Laboratories, Inc. 1990 - 1992
US Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery 1987 - 1990
Skills
In Vivo, Pharmacology, Biomarkers, Drug Discovery, Oncology, Biotechnology, Pharmacokinetics, Drug Development, Animal Models, Toxicology, Assay Development, Immunology, Laboratory, Molecular Biology
Education
Naval School of Health Sciences
Santa Ana College
University of California, San Diego
Arena Pharmaceuticals September 2014 - Present
University of California San Diego August 2009 - July 2014
The Scripps Research Institute August 2009 - August 2013
Skills
Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, HPLC, NMR, Biochemistry, Research, Science, Organic Synthesis, Molecular Biology, Spectroscopy, UV/Vis, Lifesciences, Synthetic Organic...
Education
University of California, San Diego 2009 — 2014
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Organic Chemistry
University of California, San Diego 2009 — 2011
Master of Science (MS), Organic Chemistry
University of Cincinnati 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemistry
Genentech via Lab Support, a Division of On Assignment January 2015 - July 2015
Arena Pharmaceuticals 2007 - 2013
Pfizer 1993 - 2005
Skills
GMP, Pharmaceutical Industry, FDA, Laboratory, Sop, Drug Discovery, Laboratory Automation, Materials Management, Quality Assurance, Compound Management, Validation, R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Project Management, Inventory Management, MSDS, Team Leadership, Negotiation, Automation, Hazardous Materials, SAP ERP, Written & Oral..., Communication Skills, Software, Department Start-up, Delegation, Return on Investment, Laboratory Robotics, HAZWOPER, ICH guidelines, Strategic Planning, Supervisory Skills, Vendor Relationships, Inventory Control, ROI Optimization, Purchase Requisitions, Multi Tasking, Research, Microsoft Office, Barcode Technology, First Aid, Cpr Certified, Leading Meetings, Cycle Counting, Employee Training, Interviewing Skills, Personnel Selection, Priority Management, Calibration, Forklift Operator
Education
The University of Connecticut
Bachelor's Degree, General Studies
Three Rivers Community College
A.S., Environmental Engineering Technology
American Chemical Society 2000 - Present
National Science Foundation 2012 - 2012
Thermedical 2012 - 2012
BIOCOM - Southern California Life Science Association 2008 - 2010
American Chemical Society, San Diego Section 2006 - 2010
Arena Pharmaceuticals 1999 - 2009
University of California San Diego 1998 - 1999
University of Florida March 1997 - November 1998
Skills
Chemistry, Drug Discovery, Biotechnology, Lifesciences, Medicinal Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Clinical Research, HPLC, Pharmaceutical Industry, Research, Clinical Development, Technology Transfer, Drug Development, FDA, Organic Synthesis, Grant Writing, LC-MS, R&D, Leadership, Start-ups, Life Sciences, Program Management, Molecular Biology
Education
University of California, San Diego 1998 — 1999
Post Doc, Organic and Medicinal Chemistry
University of Florida 1997 — 1998
Post Doc, Organic Chemistry
University of Ljubljana
Ph.D., Organic Chemistry
Arena Pharmaceuticals July 2013 - Present
Arena Pharmaceuticals April 2010 - July 2013
Arena Pharmaceuticals September 2007 - April 2010
Anadys Pharmaceuticals September 2004 - July 2007
University of California at San Diego December 2001 - July 2004
Skills
Medicinal Chemistry, Drug Discovery, Organic Synthesis, Drug Design, LC-MS
Education
Texas Tech University 1997 — 2001
Ph. D., Organic Chemistry
Heron Therapeutics, Inc. June 2015 - Present
Christiansen Consulting November 2014 - June 2015
Fate Therapeutics Inc July 2012 - October 2014
Ambit Biosciences March 2011 - July 2012
Arena Pharmaceuticals January 2006 - January 2011
Salmedix, Inc. January 2003 - January 2006
Skills
Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, Livelink, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, FDA, Clinical Trials, Regulatory Submissions, Sop, Regulatory Affairs, IND, Technical Writing, Document Management, Change Control, Software Documentation, 21 CFR Part 11, SOP, Biotechnology, Drug Development, Pharmaceutical Industry, Life Sciences, Clinical Development, Drug Discovery, Quality Assurance, GMP
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Arena Pharmaceuticals October 2014 - Present
UC San Diego June 2008 - August 2014
Salk Mobile Science Lab 2009 - 2010
UC Irvine June 2007 - June 2008
UC Irvine September 2005 - June 2007
Skills
Cell, Immunofluorescence, Western Blotting, Confocal Microscopy, Cell Culture, Laboratory, ELISA, Bioluminescence..., Sucrose Fractionation, PCR, PI Hydrolysis, Cell Signaling, Grant writing, Scientific writing, Project Management, Teaching
Education
University of California, San Diego 2008 — 2013
University of California, Irvine 2003 — 2007
B.S., Biology
Novartis January 2014 - Present
Novartis August 2010 - Present
Merck June 2009 - August 2010
Arena Pharmaceuticals October 2007 - June 2009
Arena Pharmaceuticals January 2005 - October 2007
Pharma Medica Research Inc. 2004 - 2005
Purdue Pharma 2000 - 2002
Skills
Drug Metabolism, Metabolite..., Structure Elucidation, High resolution LC-MS, Metabolite..., ADME, Bioanalysis, HPLC, UPLC, GLP, LC-MS, Pharmacokinetics, In Vitro, Assay Development, Purification, Drug Development, Pharmaceutical Industry, Biotechnology, Drug Discovery, IND, R&D, Enzyme Kinetics
Education
University of Rochester 1994 — 1999
B.Sc., Biochemistry
University of California, San Diego
Certificate, Drug Discovery and Development
John f kennedy Highschool
Arena Pharmaceuticals September 2013 - Present
Amylin Pharmaceuticals November 2005 - August 2013
Neose Technologies Inc. 2002 - 2005
Continental Lab Products 1999 - 2001
The Scripps Research Institute 1998 - 1999
UC San Diego 1997 - 1998
Skills
HPLC, Chromatography, Analytical Chemistry, Protein Chemistry, LC-MS, UV-Vis, Characterization, Formulation Development, DLS, Purification, ELISA, SDS-PAGE, Protein Expression, R&D, Spectroscopy, Protein Purification, Mass Spectrometry, Fluorescence, Peptides, Western Blotting, SOP, Circular Dichroism, Drug Delivery, Formulation, Sop, Biotechnology
Education
University of California, San Diego 1994 — 1998
Animal Physiology & Neuroscience
VWR INTERNATIONAL August 2015 - Present
VWR international September 2003 - July 2015
Arena Pharmaceuticals May 2000 - October 2003
Pentamer Pharmaceuticals October 1998 - March 2000
Skills
Contract Negotiation, Customer Relations, Life Sciences, Client Relationship..., Seminar Presentations, Account Management, Time Management, Sales Growth, Team Motivator, Training & Development, Salesforce.com, Research, Contract Management, Closing Deals, Strategic Planning, Lifesciences, Biotechnology, Cell, Customer Service, CRM, Molecular Biology, Western Blotting, Medical Devices, ELISA
Education
The Johns Hopkins University 1997 — 1998
Master of Science in Biotechnology, Biology
University of Delaware
Bachelor of Science, Biology, Plant Science
Pharmaceutical Company in the US June 2011 - Present
Quality Assurance, Arena Pharmaceuticals June 2009 - March 2011
Pharmaceutical Technology, Arena Pharmaceuticals October 2006 - June 2009
Arena Pharmaceuticals August 2005 - October 2006
Ligand Pharmaceuticals November 2003 - July 2005
Solvay Pharmaceuticals February 2002 - October 2003
Delsys Pharmaceutical November 1998 - June 2001
FMC Corporation October 1993 - October 1998
Johnson and Johnson Merck Consumer Products Company May 1991 - October 1993
Skills
Excel, PowerPoint, Validation, Technology Transfer, Formulation Development, Pharmaceuticals, HPLC, GMP, Process Development, R&D, FDA, Quality Assurance, cGMP, Formulation, V&V, Sop, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Process Simulation, Pharmaceutical Industry, SOP
Education
Temple University 1995 — 2001
M.S., Pharmaceutics
Temple University 1985 — 1990
Bachelor of Science degree, Pharmacy
Arena Pharmaceuticals May 2001 - June 2009
University of California at San Diego April 1994 - April 2001
Education
University of California, San Diego 1993 — 1994
Molecular biology and tissue culture training
Isis Pharmaceuticals September 2009 - Present
Neurocrine Biosciences October 2008 - May 2009
Neurocrine Biosciences September 2007 - October 2008
San Diego State University August 2006 - December 2007
Arena Pharmaceuticals June 2004 - August 2005
Skills
HPLC, Cell
Education
San Diego State University-California State University 2005 — 2008
M.S., Molecular and Cellular Biology
University of California, Santa Cruz 1999 — 2003
B.S., Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Edwards Lifesciences May 2014 - Present
Quintiles September 2012 - 2013
Scripps Whittier Diabetic Institute 2010 - June 2011
Chimeros 2008 - 2009
Intropiques Nature's Gifts 2006 - 2008
Medivas 2004 - 2005
Isis Pharmaceuticals 2002 - 2004
Arena Pharmaceuticals 1998 - 2000
Skills
Clinical Research, Cross-functional Team..., Clinical Trials, Drug Discovery, Diabetes, Oncology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Drug Development, Protocol
Education
University of California, San Diego 2008 — 2009
Clinical Trials Management Certificate
San Jose State University 1994 — 1997
MS, Molecular Biology
FloCyte June 2015 - Present
Flow Paradigm LLC September 2011 - Present
Pfizer 2007 - 2011
Arena Pharmaceuticals 2005 - 2007
CancerVax 2003 - 2005
Skills
Flow Cytometry, FACS, ELISA, Assay Development, Cell Culture, Immunology, Oncology, Vaccines, Drug Discovery, Biomarkers, Biotechnology, In Vitro, GLP, Laboratory, Cell, Immunoassays, Lifesciences, Translational Research, Biopharmaceuticals, In Vivo, Stem Cells, Pharmacology, Antibodies, Drug Development, FACS analysis, Monoclonal Antibodies, Technology Transfer, Cancer, Experimental Design, RNA isolation, PCR, Clinical Development, Purification, Cell Biology, Protein Purification, Protein Chemistry, Genomics
Education
University of Colorado at Boulder 1987 — 1992
BS, Molecular, Cellular, Developmental Biology
Arena Pharmaceuticals February 2008 - July 2015
Skills
Biotechnology, Sop, Drug Discovery, Drug Development, IND, GLP, Organic Chemistry, Clinical Development, Clinical Trials, Toxicology, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Pharmacokinetics, Biopharmaceuticals, FDA, In Vivo, Regulatory Submissions, Lifesciences, Immunology, In Vitro, Regulatory Affairs, Biomarkers, Life Sciences, Oncology, SOP
Education
University of California, Irvine 1987 — 1992
PhD, Toxicology
Purdue University 1983 — 1986
MS, Physiology
University of California, Santa Cruz 1978 — 1982
BA, Biology & Psychobiology
Arena Pharmaceuticals April 2014 - Present
Arena Pharmaceuticals April 2010 - April 2014
Arena Pharmaceuticals October 2004 - April 2010
Arena Pharmaceuticals December 2003 - October 2004
Seres Laboratories Inc. July 2001 - November 2003
Seres Laboratories Inc. April 1998 - July 2001
Seres Laboratories Inc. September 1996 - April 1998
Seres Laboratories Inc. September 1994 - September 1996
Skills
Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Quality Control, Computer Systems..., Facility Start-up, Facility Validation, Quality Auditing, Quality System, Cleaning Validation, SOP development, Supplier Quality, GMP, GCP, FDA GMP, EMA, QP
Education
Sonoma State University 1992 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Chemistry
Sonoma State University 1992 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Biology, General
Santa Rosa Junior College
Arena Pharmaceuticals 2002 - Present
County of San Diego, Air Pollution Control District 1998 - 2002
Skills
HPLC, GMP, Drug Development, Drug Discovery, Validation
Education
University of California, San Diego 1998 — 2002
Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Minor in Psychology
National University - School of Business
Sapphire Energy April 2010 - Present
Takeda Pharmaceuticals July 2006 - January 2010
UCSD June 2004 - June 2006
UCSD June 2004 - June 2006
Arena Pharmaceuticals June 2002 - June 2004
UCLA January 1998 - January 2002
Skills
HPLC, Chemistry, Drug Discovery, Biotechnology, In Vivo, Differential Scanning..., Modeling, SAR, Web Site Production, Clinical Trials, Purification, NMR, UV/Vis, GC-MS, GC-FID, ICP-OES, ICP-MS
Education
University of California, Los Angeles
Bachelors of Science, Chemistry
University of California, San Diego
Master of Science (M.S.), Organic Chemistry
Arena Pharmaceuticals September 2013 - Present
Hologic Gen-Probe August 2007 - April 2013
Medical Device Manufacturers Association (MDMA) October 2004 - July 2007
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) February 2003 - October 2004
Senator Bill Frist April 2001 - October 2002
Congressman John Edward Porter July 1999 - January 2001
Skills
Legislative Relations, Government, Biotechnology, Regulatory Affairs, Lifesciences, Pharmaceutical Industry, Intellectual Property, Legislation, FDA, Strategic Communications, Policy, Medical Devices, Governmental Affairs, Public Affairs
Education
The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law 2002 — 2006
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
The University of Virginia 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), American Government and Politics (United States)
Saul Ewing LLP July 2015 - Present
Practical Law at Thomson Reuters September 2013 - July 2015
Paul Hastings March 2013 - September 2013
Ropes & Gray LLP September 2006 - February 2013
Arena Pharmaceuticals January 2002 - July 2003
Skills
Intellectual Property, Hatch-Waxman litigation, Patent Litigation, Patents, Litigation, Trials, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Trademark Infringement, Licensing, Courts, Westlaw, Commercial Litigation, Appeals
Education
The George Washington University Law School 2003 — 2006
JD, Law
University of San Diego 1997 — 2001
BA, Chemistry
American Peptide Company June 2013 - Present
Arena Pharmaceuticals November 2012 - May 2013
Temecula, CA August 2012 - November 2012
Abbott Vascular June 2005 - June 2012
Ligand Pharmaceuticals September 2000 - January 2005
Allermed Laboratory, Inc AND United Landing 2005 - 2005
Gensia Sicor Pharmaceuticals September 1995 - September 2000
Skills
Analytical Chemistry, GPC, HPLC, GC-FID, GC-MS, ELSD, Wet Chemistry, Dissolution, Drug Release Rate, Mass Spectrometry, Analytical Techniques, GMP, Gas Chromatography, FDA, UV/Vis, GLP, IR, Laboratory, Validation, Method Development, Pharmaceutics, LIMS, Chromatography, UV, Quality Control, LC-MS, Assay Development, Pharmaceutical Industry, Sop, V&V, CAPA, Cleaning Validation, Organic Chemistry, Technology Transfer, Chemistry, 21 CFR Part 11, cGMP practices, Drug Discovery, Change Control
Education
UC Santa Barbara 1991 — 1993
Master of Arts (M.A.), Chemistry
UC Irvine 1986 — 1991
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemistry
Arena Pharmaceuticals October 2012 - Present
La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology October 2009 - October 2012
University of California at San Diego November 2007 - June 2008
UCSD OneSTEP Outreach October 2006 - June 2008
Skills
Western Blotting, ELISA, Cell Culture, Molecular Biology, PCR, Flow Cytometry, Biochemistry, Microscopy, RT-PCR, Gel Electrophoresis, SDS-PAGE, Immunology, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, Animal Work, Animal Husbandry, Histology, Cell
Education
University of California, San Diego 2004 — 2008
B.S., Molecular Biology
Henshilwood Pharmaceutical Solutions 2015 - Present
Mirati Therapeutics Inc 2015 - Present
InterMune 2011 - 2015
Arena Pharmaceuticals 2008 - 2011
Arena Pharmaceuticals 2005 - 2008
Arena Pharmaceuticals 2002 - 2005
Celltech / Chiroscience 1994 - 2001
SmithKline Beecham Pharmaceuticals 1993 - 1994
Search Engine Optimizer 1983 - 1983
Skills
Drug Development, Project Portfolio..., Technical Project..., Chemical Safety, Plant Design, Pharmaceutical..., Technical Writing, Team Leadership, Facts, Effective Meetings, High Performance Teams, IND, NDA, Commercial, Project Management, FDA, EMEA, cGMP manufacturing, Product Development, GMP, Pharmaceutical Industry, R&D, Validation, Technology Transfer, Oncology, Process Simulation, Toxicology, Biopharmaceuticals, HPLC, GLP, Drug Discovery, CMC, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Formulation, Quality System, Sop, Clinical Development, Analytical Chemistry, LC-MS, Regulatory Requirements, 21 CFR Part 11, Biotechnology, Lifesciences, Pharmaceutics, Clinical Trials, Quality Assurance, Purification, Life Sciences, CMC development
Education
The University of Sheffield 1992 — 1993
Post Doc
Wayne State University 1989 — 1991
Post Doc
University of Southampton 1986 — 1989
PhD
University of Greenwich 1982 — 1986
BSc
Epsom College 1977 — 1982
Dart NeuroScience LLC July 2013 - Present
Dart Neuroscience January 2012 - July 2013
Helicon Therapeutics January 2010 - December 2011
Arena Pharmaceuticals July 2005 - June 2009
Idun Pharmaceuticals 1998 - June 2005
BD Biosciences/Pharmingen 1997 - 1998
IVD Research 1996 - 1997
Skills
Biotechnology, Assay Development, Medicinal Chemistry, GPCRs, Drug Discovery, ELISA, In Vitro, Cell Culture, Flow Cytometry, High Throughput..., Cell, Tissue Culture, Pharmaceutical Industry, HTRF, Binding Assays, Compound Screening, Cellular Assays, MTT, Cytotoxicity, GraphPad Prism, PBMC isolation, Cell Counting, Serial Dilutions, Cytokines, Chemokines, Chemotaxis, Multi-color Flow..., Cell Biology, In Vivo, Chemistry
Education
University of California, San Diego 1989 — 1995
Biology, Minors in Drama and Psychology
Abbott April 2014 - Present
Genoptix May 2013 - January 2014
Abbott Laboratories October 2010 - March 2013
Illumina March 2008 - October 2010
Arena Pharmaceuticals February 2007 - March 2008
Isis Pharmaceuticals September 2002 - January 2005
Education
University of California, San Diego
Arena Pharmaceuticals April 2015 - Present
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc. January 2014 - April 2015
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc. January 2009 - December 2013
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc. January 2005 - December 2008
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc. January 2000 - December 2004
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc. January 1998 - December 1999
Skills
Consolidated Financial..., SEC Financial Reporting, SOX Compliancy, Clinical Trial Accruals, General Ledger, Journal Entries, Equity Compensation, Staff Management, Payroll, GreatPlains, Microsoft Excel, Equity Edge, Revenue Recognition, Cash Management, Financial System..., Accounting, Finance, GAAP, Financial Statements
Education
UCLA
Bachelor's Degree, Economics
Genentech March 2014 - Present
Genentech 2011 - Present
Drug Discovery for Tropical Diseases January 2011 - February 2012
BioPharmaPM Network February 2011 - February 2011
Biogen Idec February 2010 - January 2011
Biogen Idec May 2006 - January 2010
Biogen Idec March 2005 - April 2006
Arena Pharmaceuticals 2000 - 2005
San Diego State University 2000 - 2005
Neurocrine Biosciences 1995 - 2000
Skills
Drug Development, Clinical Development, Oncology, Biopharmaceuticals, Project Management, Drug Discovery, R&D, Cancer, Immunology, Hematology
Education
University of Minnesota Medical School 1987 — 1992
Ph.D., Immunology
University of California, Santa Barbara 1981 — 1985
BA, Microbiology/Genetic Engineering
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc. August 2014 - Present
Piramal LifeSciences Limited November 2011 - March 2013
Anthem May 2010 - September 2011
Arena Pharmaceuticals July 2006 - June 2009
Chembridge Research Laboratories March 2001 - March 2006
Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, Indiana March 2000 - April 2001
Eli Lilly and Company January 2000 - January 2001
Academic Research Experience January 1997 - January 2000
Chemical Development, Ciba-Geigy (Novartis) India September 1996 - September 1997
NCL, Pune May 1991 - May 1996
Skills
Medicinal Chemistry, Clinical Development, Drug Design, GMP, Drug Discovery, Technology Transfer, Organic Synthesis, Organic Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Industry, Chemistry, Validation, HPLC, Biotechnology, NMR, Lifesciences
Education
Southern Methodist University 1997 — 2000
Post Doctoral Fellow, Organic Chemistry
University of Bombay 1991 — 1996
Ph. D; National, Organic Chemistry; Laboratory
University of Mumbai 1991 — 1996
Ph.D, Organic Chemistry
Stephenson Acquisto & Colman February 2010 - Present
Sacramento County District Attorney's Office May 2008 - August 2008
Arena Pharmaceuticals August 2005 - March 2006
Plantronics January 2005 - June 2005
Education
University of Notre Dame Law School 2006 — 2009
J.D., Law
University of California, Santa Cruz 2001 — 2005
BA, Economics, Community Studies
Arena Pharmaceuticals August 2015 - Present
Covance November 2013 - July 2015
Chiltern International January 2012 - August 2013
PAREXEL 2007 - December 2011
Kos Pharmaceuticals 2005 - 2006
IVAX Corp 2001 - 2005
Cleveland Clinic Florida 2001 - 2003
Skills
Oncology, Clinical Development, Clinical Research, Pharmacovigilance, Clinical Trials, Surgery, Gastroenterology, Pharmaceuticals, Diabetes, CRO, ICH-GCP, Drug Development, CTMS, Pharmaceutical Industry, Medicine, Drug Safety, Neurology, Regulatory Submissions, GCP, Clinical Monitoring, Therapeutic Areas, FDA, Clinical Study Design, Protocol, Medical Affairs, Clinical Data Management, Infectious Diseases, Regulatory Affairs, Medical Writing
Education
Universidad de Buenos Aires 1994 — 1999
Board Certified General Surgeon, Doctor in Medicine
RCX Chemistry January 2007 - Present
Arena Pharmaceuticals January 2008 - April 2010
Amylin Pharmaceuticals August 1998 - April 2007
Ligand Pharmaceuticals March 1997 - August 1998
Pfizer May 1996 - March 1997
Value Health Sciences August 1993 - May 1996
Wordperfect March 1988 - July 1991
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 1991 — 1993
Master of Science (M.S.), Biostatistics
Shandong University 1983 — 1987
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Science
Six Gateways June 2006 - Present
Arena Pharmaceuticals March 2005 - April 2006
Sharp HospiceCare February 1998 - December 1998
Skills
Wellness, Holistic Health, Healing, Technical Writing, Feature Writing, Speaking Engagements, Teacher Training, Meditation, Shamanism, Spiritual Counseling, Public Speaking, Editing, Yoga, Feature Articles, Coaching, Wellness Coaching, Lifestyle Coaching, Training, Stress Management, Personal Development, Lifestyle, Teaching, Aromatherapy, Stress, Mindfulness, Fitness, Energy Healing, Reiki, Grief Counseling
Education
University of California, Irvine 1985 — 1990
M.S., Biochemistry
San Diego State University-California State University 1983 — 1985
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology, General
Arena Pharmaceuticals September 2014 - Present
UCSD September 2008 - Present
The Scripps Research Institute June 2007 - August 2007
North Carolina State University May 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Organic Chemistry, Chemical Biology, Natural Products, Secondary Metabolites, NMR spectroscopy, Synthetic Organic..., NMR, Drug Discovery, Mass Spectrometry, Chemistry, NMR Spectroscopy, Organic Synthesis, Science, Research, Spectroscopy
Education
University of California, San Diego 2008 — 2014
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Organic Chemistry
University of California, San Diego 2008 — 2010
Master of Science (MS), Organic Chemistry
University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemistry
Arena Pharmaceuticals June 2015 - Present
Arena Pharmaceuticals February 2012 - May 2015
Skills
Organic Chemistry, Drug Discovery, Protein Purification, R, Gel Electrophoresis, Analytical Chemistry, Mass Spectrometry, Research, Inorganic Chemistry, Agarose Gel..., Data Modeling, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Purification, Microsoft Excel, Data Science, Lifesciences
Education
UCSD Extension School 2015 — 2016
The ADMET processes – Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion, and Toxicology, 4.0
The Johns Hopkins University 2015 — 2015
Data Science, 4.0
University of California, San Diego 2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biochemistry/Chemistry
El Capitan 1997 — 2001
General Education, High School
Dart Neuroscience April 2011 - Present
Arena Pharmaceuticals July 2002 - March 2011
LION bioscience November 2001 - July 2002
SkyePharma September 2000 - November 2001
Skills
LC-MS, HPLC, Bioanalysis, Drug Discovery, Biotechnology, GMP, Chromatography, Pharmaceutical Industry, Mass Spectrometry
Education
University of California, San Diego 1996 — 2000
B.S., Pharmacological Chemistry
SCIEX October 2015 - Present
Arena Pharmaceuticals October 2014 - October 2015
Arena Pharmaceuticals October 2009 - October 2014
Arena Pharmaceuticals October 2007 - October 2009
Arena Pharmaceuticals February 2005 - October 2007
UCLA July 2003 - February 2005
Unilever HPC February 2003 - July 2003
Allergan June 2002 - December 2002
Skills
Bioanalysis, Method Development, Troubleshooting, Pharmacokinetics, Drug Metabolism, LC/MS/MS, GC/MS, Automation
Education
University of California, Berkeley 1997 — 2002
B.S., Chemistry
Fyber June 2015 - Present
Smule, Inc. April 2013 - June 2015
The Playforge November 2011 - January 2013
Playfish September 2010 - November 2011
RockYou! August 2009 - September 2010
RockYou! July 2008 - August 2009
Arena Pharmaceuticals March 2008 - July 2008
Chau lab on campus March 2007 - June 2007
VA Hospital January 2007 - May 2007
Skills
Product Management, Start-ups, Product Marketing, Social Media, Business Development, Social Games, Mobile Games, Monetization, Mobile Devices, Video Games, Mobile Applications, Analytics, Online Gaming, Mobile Advertising, Mobile Marketing, Strategy, Market Research, Competitive Analysis, Integrated Marketing, Advertising, Marketing, Management, Online Advertising, User Experience, Strategic Partnerships, Digital Media, Go-to-market Strategy, E-commerce, Facebook, Casual Games, Digital Strategy, Digital Marketing
Education
University of California, San Diego 2004 — 2008
Bachelors of Science, Human Biology
Arena Pharmaceuticals October 2014 - June 2015
GlideCycle / GlideTrak 2012 - 2014
ACCESS IR/PR 2009 - 2014
Hollis-Eden Pharmaceuticals 2003 - 2009
Strategic Investor Relations, Inc. 1993 - 2003
Stoorza, Ziegaus & Metzger, Inc. 1988 - 1993
Christensen & Associates, Ltd. 1985 - 1988
Georgeson & Company (New York, NY) 1977 - 1988
Skills
Pharmaceutical Industry, Investor Relations, Lifesciences, Biotechnology, Strategic Communications, Corporate Communications, Media Relations
Education
Southern Methodist University 1984 — 1987
MBA, Finance and Marketing
Washington and Lee University 1969 — 1973
BA, Economics and Politics
Walnut Hills High School
Arena Pharmaceuticals September 2012 - Present
North Shore Girls Softball League September 2010 - Present
JDRF 1998 - 2013
Lithera, Inc. September 2008 - September 2012
Amylin Pharmaceuticals - a wholly owned subsidiary of Bristol-Myers Squibb January 2007 - September 2008
Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. February 2001 - January 2007
Quintiles, Inc February 1999 - February 2001
IDEC 1995 - 1997
Gensia, Inc. 1990 - 1995
Scripps Institution of Oceanography 1987 - 1990
Education
University of Phoenix 1999 — 2001
MBA, Business
University of California, San Diego 1986 — 1991
BA, Biology
NexMed, Inc. January 2014 - Present
NexMed, Inc. February 2012 - Present
Suna Solutions September 2011 - December 2011
Arena Pharmaceuticals January 2007 - March 2011
Arena Pharmaceuticals March 2003 - April 2007
Pharmacopeia Inc September 2002 - February 2003
Pharmacopeia August 2002 - February 2003
Synthon Chiragenics Corporation March 2000 - July 2002
Skills
Process Development, Process Engineering, Process Improvement, Process Optimization, Project Management, Interdepartmental..., Leading Cross..., Drug Development, GMP Manufacturing, cGMP, SOP, Technology Transfer, Compliance, Process Safety, Pilot Plant, Crystallization, Campaign Planning, API, GxP, HPLC, LC-MS, Organic Chemistry, R&D, Chemistry, Pharmaceuticals, Organic Synthesis, Process Chemistry, GMP, Pharmaceutical Industry, Sop, NMR, FDA, Purification, IND, Process Simulation, Biopharmaceuticals, GLP, Chromatography, Clinical Development, Design of Experiments
Education
Richard Stockton College of New Jersey 1995 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biochemistry/Molecular Biology
Stockton University 1995 — 2000
BS, Chemistry
Arista Molecular October 2010 - September 2011
UCSD Pathology Department August 2009 - October 2010
Cytori Therapeutics November 2004 - August 2007
Arena Pharmaceuticals 2001 - 2004
Target Protein Technologies 2000 - 2001
Ligand Pharmaceuticals 1997 - 2000
PharMingen (now BD) 1994 - 1997
UC San Diego Health System 1992 - 1994
Skills
GLP & GMP, Microscopy, Biotechnology, Immunohistochemistry, HTL, (ASCP), SLS, QIHC, Digital Photography, Image Analysis, Neurohistology, Sliding Microtome, Cryostat, Immunocytochemistry, Tissue culture stem..., Laser Capture..., Safety, Automated..., Paraffin processing and..., P-33, Histology, Microtome, Tissue Culture, Stem Cells, Fluorescence Microscopy, Assay Development, in Situ Hybridization, Pharmacology, Neuroscience, Antibodies, Regenerative Medicine
Education
The University of Connecticut 1980 — 1983
BS, molecular biology, chemistry
State University of New York at Delhi 1974 — 1976
AAS, Veterinary Science, Laboratory Animal Science
Ambit Biosciences February 2007 - Present
Immusol October 2002 - February 2007
Arena Pharmaceuticals October 2001 - October 2002
Genset Corp November 1999 - October 2001
Skills
Drug Discovery, Cell Culture, Cancer, Biotechnology, ELISA, Western Blotting, Cell Based Assays, Tissue Culture, Cell Biology, Transfection, In Vitro, Cell, High Throughput..., Assay Development, Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Industry
Education
UCSD 1993 — 1998
B.S., Biology
The NMR Janitor November 2006 - Present
Arena Pharmaceuticals October 2004 - Present
Arena Pharmaceuticals August 2001 - September 2004
Agouron/Warner-Lambert/Pfizer July 2000 - August 2001
Agouron/Warner-Lambert Pharmaceuticals July 1998 - June 2000
Agouron Pharmaceuticals February 1996 - June 1998
Watson Pharmaceuticals December 1994 - February 1996
Education
University of California, San Diego 1998 — 2006
Extension, Specialized Certificates
University of Southern Denmark 1983 — 1992
MS, Chemistry/NMR, Business minor
ACD Users Meeting
Bruker, Billerica
CHS
Fyens Studenterkursus
Provstegaardskolen
Dart Neuroscience November 2009 - Present
Arena Pharmaceuticals 2001 - June 2009
Amgen 1996 - 2001
Skills
Drug Discovery, Medicinal Chemistry, Chemistry, Organic Synthesis, Lead Optimization, Project Management, Team Building, Team Leadership, Outsourcing Management, Biotechnology, Organic Chemistry, Lead Change, GPCRs, Kinases, Clinical Development, Drug Design, Lifesciences, Pharmaceutical Industry
Education
University of California, Irvine 1994 — 1996
Post Doc, Organic Synthesis
Stony Brook University 1988 — 1993
Ph.D., Organic Chemistry
Arena Pharmaceuticals July 2007 - Present
Pfizer January 1995 - June 2007
Education
The Ohio State University 1988 — 1994
M.S. & Ph.D., Chemistry, Crystallography
Pentair Valves & Controls December 2014 - Present
FMC Technologies March 2014 - November 2014
Clarkston Consulting June 2006 - March 2014
Auxilium Pharmaceuticals 2013 - 2014
Mars 2012 - 2013
Banner Pharmacaps 2012 - 2012
CareFusion 2010 - 2011
Arena Pharmaceuticals 2010 - 2010
Shire Pharmaceuticals 2009 - 2009
The Charmer Sunbelt Group 2007 - 2009
Skills
Materials Management, SAP Warehouse Management, Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, Warehouse Management, SAP, SAP Implementation, SAP R/3, Business Process, Change Management, Warehousing, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, ERP, SAP ERP
Education
Texas A&M University 1999 — 2001
Master's degree, Industrial Engineering
Universidad de Piura 1993 — 1998
Bachelor's degree, Industrial Engineering and Systems Analysis
Arena Pharmaceuticals 2007 - Present
Ligand Pharmaceuticals 2002 - 2007
Skills
IND, HPLC, Analytical Chemistry, Sop, Biotechnology, Drug Development, GLP, Chromatography, Technology Transfer, Validation, SOP, GMP, FDA
Education
San Diego State University-California State University 2001 — 2002
BS, Chemistry / Biochemistry
University of Washington 1988 — 1992
Sarah Cannon Research Institute December 2013 - Present
Teva Parenteral Medicines, Inc. December 2010 - July 2011
Abingdon Life Sciences May 2008 - December 2010
Santarus Inc. 2004 - 2008
Arena Pharmaceuticals 2002 - 2003
Maxim Pharmaceuticals 1999 - 2002
Sonus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1992 - 1999
Alpha Therapeutic Corp. November 1980 - September 1992
Skills
Clinical Development, IND, Drug Development, Regulatory Affairs, CRO, Regulatory Submissions, Pharmaceutical Industry, FDA, Oncology, Biotechnology, SOP, Sop
Education
University of California, Berkeley 1965 — 1969
Bachelor of Science (BS), Organic Chemistry
Genomics Institute of the Novartis Research Foundation September 2007 - Present
Arena Pharmaceuticals 2003 - 2007
Education
University of California, San Diego 1998 — 2002
Arena Pharmaceuticals December 2003 - Present
McDermott Will and Emery, formerly Campbell & Flores 2000 - 2003
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. 1996 - 2001
University of California, San Diego 1991 - 1995
University of California, San Diego 1991 - 1995
Skills
Technology Transfer, Biotechnology, Drug Discovery, Lifesciences, Drug Development, Pharmaceutical Industry, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, R&D, Cell Culture, Intellectual Property, Patents, Immunology, In Vitro, Biopharmaceuticals
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 1986 — 1991
Ph.D., Microbiology
University of Arizona 1982 — 1986
B.S., Biochemistry
Nektar Therapeutics March 2010 - Present
3-V Biosciences February 2010 - March 2010
Arena Pharmaceuticals September 2006 - June 2009
Neurocrine Biosciences 2004 - 2006
Skills
Drug Metabolism, R&D, Mass Spectrometry, Assay Development, GLP, Biotechnology, Drug Discovery
Education
University of California, Davis 1999 — 2003
Bsc., Biological Sciences - NPB
De La Salle High School
Ferring Research Institute April 2015 - Present
Ferring Research Institute June 2012 - Present
Ferring Research Institute, Inc. April 2009 - June 2012
Arena Pharmaceuticals December 2001 - August 2004
Skills
Drug Discovery, Pharmacology, Assay Development, Neuroscience, In Vitro, Animal Models, In Vivo, Cell Culture, Medicinal Chemistry, Biotechnology, HPLC, Pain Management, Mass Spectrometry, Drug Design
Education
University of Arizona 2004 — 2009
Ph.D., Medical Pharmacology
Universidade de São Paulo / USP 1996 — 2000
Pharm. D., Pharmacy
Amgen August 2006 - Present
Arena Pharmaceuticals December 1998 - July 2006
Salk Institute for Biological Studies July 1990 - November 1998
Skills
In Vitro, Drug Discovery, GPCRs, Biotechnology, Cell Culture, In Vivo, Assay Development, Cell Biology, Neuroscience, qPCR, Protein Chemistry, Cell, Immunoassays, Tissue Culture, Lifesciences, High Throughput..., ELISA, Laboratory
Education
University of California, San Diego
Biochemistry & Cell Biology
Neothetics January 2011 - Present
Independent Consultant April 2010 - November 2014
Althea Technologies April 2008 - March 2010
Arena Pharmaceuticals September 2006 - April 2008
Favrille June 2005 - September 2006
Molecular Medicine BioServices 2003 - 2005
Molecular Medicine BioServices 2001 - 2003
Multiple Peptide Systems 1999 - 2001
Skills
Biopharmaceuticals, V&V, Quality Assurance, Quality System, CAPA, Validation, Pharmaceutical Industry, FDA, GMP, Sop, Clinical Development, IND, Change Control, Biologics, Training, Medical Devices, Lifesciences, Clinical Trials, Technology Transfer, cGMP manufacturing, Aseptic Processing, Drug Development, Regulatory Affairs, Management, 21 CFR Part 11, GLP, Auditing, Biotechnology, ISO 13485, Manufacturing, Computer System..., FDA GMP, GCP, LIMS, GxP, Regulatory Submissions, HPLC
Education
University of California, San Diego 1995 — 1999
Bachelor's Degree, Biology, General
Arena Pharmaceuticals June 2004 - February 2009
FeRx, Inc. 2001 - 2003
Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1999 - 2001
SCIREX Corporation 1998 - 1999
David Donahue Consulting 1995 - 1997
Syntex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (now Roche) 1986 - 1995
Syntex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (now Roche) 1981 - 1986
Skills
CRO, CTMS, Clinical Development, Clinical Trials, Biotechnology, Oncology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Medical Devices, GCP, Clinical Research, FDA, Sop, Clinical Monitoring, Dermatology, Diabetes, GMP, Drug Development, ICH-GCP, Clinical Operations, EDC, Protocol, Regulatory Affairs, Lifesciences, Clinical Data Management, Pharmaceutics, IND, Therapeutic Areas, Regulatory Submissions, Infectious Diseases, Pharmacovigilance, Drug Discovery, Vaccines, Biopharmaceuticals, GLP, 21 CFR Part 11, Medical Writing, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacology, Cancer, Hematology, Immunology, CRF design, Clinical Pharmacology, Biomarkers, Endocrinology, Clinical Study Design, Neuroscience, Life Sciences
Education
University of California, Davis 1977 — 1980
BS, Animal Physiology/Science Biomedical Lab option
Mayer & Williams January 2007 - Present
Arena Pharmaceuticals 1999 - 2005
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Licensing, Corporate Law, Commercial Litigation, Contract Negotiation, Intellectual Property, Due Diligence, Start-ups, Patents, Patent Litigation, Registered Patent..., Contract Law, Non-disclosure..., Pharmaceutical Industry, Legal Advice, Lifesciences, Patentability, Biotechnology, Licensing Negotiations, Software Licensing, Prosecution
Education
Franklin Pierce Law Center 1996 — 1999
Doctor of Law (JD), Intellectual Property Law
UC Davis 1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biochemistry
Galena Biopharma, Inc. July 2014 - Present
Spectrum Pharmaceuticals 2013 - 2014
Arena Pharmaceuticals 2013 - 2014
Edwards Lifesciences 2012 - 2013
Masimo Corporation 2010 - 2011
TherOx, Inc. 2000 - 2010
Beckman Coulter 1996 - 2000
Loeb & Loeb LLP 1994 - 1996
Fluor Daniel 1987 - 1993
Skills
Intellectual Property, General Corporate..., Corporate Law, Patentability, Trademarks, Patents, Licensing, Prosecution, Corporate Governance, Biotechnology, Patent Prosecution, Contract Negotiation, Medical Devices, Corporations, Start-ups, Mergers & Acquisitions, Semiconductors, Trade Secrets, Patent Litigation, Commercialization
Education
University of California, Los Angeles
B.S., Chemical Engineering
Western State University College of Law
JD
Trinity Biotech April 2014 - Present
Alere, Inc. January 2009 - September 2013
Alere, Inc. January 2007 - December 2008
Alta Analytical Laboratories, acquired by Intertek September 2003 - March 2006
Arena Pharmaceuticals November 2001 - September 2003
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (formerly Aurora Biosciences) June 1999 - November 2001
Aurora Biosciences Corporation May 1997 - May 1999
Skills
Biotechnology, FDA, Project Management, Pharmaceutical Industry, Lifesciences, Cross-functional Team..., FDA 510k Submission, Medical Devices, Design Control, Validation, R&D, Regulatory Submissions, Training, Requirements Analysis, ISO 13485, Laboratory
Education
University of California, San Diego
Chemistry/Biochemistry
EMD Millipore June 2009 - Present
Arena Pharmaceuticals 2006 - April 2009
Neurocrine Biosciences 1998 - 2006
Cytel Corporation 1995 - 1998
Skills
Drug Discovery, Medicinal Chemistry, Organic Synthesis, Drug Design, Biotechnology, Lifesciences, Assay Development, Drug Development, Chemical Biology, Informatics, Product Development, ELISA, GPCRs, Purification, HPLC, Kinases, Molecular Oncology, New Product Introduction, Opportunity..., Computer Aided Drug..., Molecular Modelling, Contract Research, Contract Manufacturing, Strategic Sourcing, Scientific Collaboration, Due Diligence, Target Selection, Technology Transfer, Licensing, Pharmaceutical Industry, Computational Chemistry, Cheminformatics, Cell Signaling, Glycotechnology, Biomakers, Targeted Therapies, Stem Cells, Epigenetics, Molecular Modeling, Life Sciences
Education
Tulane University
M.Sc.
Chinese Academy of Sciences
M. Sc.
Arena Pharmaceuticals October 2013 - Present
Synteract, Inc. 2010 - Present
Vical Inc. November 2006 - November 2010
PharmaNet Development Group, Inc. June 2004 - November 2006
Prometheus January 2002 - June 2004
Skills
Clinical Monitoring, Clinical Trials, CTMS, Clinical Operations, GCP, Clinical Research, EDC, Clinical Development, CRO, Clinical Research...
Education
University of California, San Diego 1994 — 1999
Bachelor of Science (BS), Physiology abd Neuroscience
University of California, San Diego
Bachelor of Science (BS), Physiology and Neuroscience
Neurocrine Biosciences January 2013 - Present
Optimer Pharmaceuticals July 2009 - December 2012
Neurocrine Biosciences July 2007 - May 2009
Arena Pharmaceuticals August 2005 - August 2007
SNBL USA 2001 - 2005
University of Washington 1994 - 2001
Skills
Toxicology, In Vivo, GLP, Drug Discovery, In Vitro, Life Sciences, CRO, Cell Based Assays, Biotechnology, Cell Culture, Validation, IND, Immunology, Pharmaceuticals, Screening, Animal Models, ELISA, FDA, Infectious Diseases, Vaccines, R&D, Drug Development, NDA, Regulatory Submissions, Sop, Drug Safety, Assay Development, Biomarkers, Biopharmaceuticals, Lifesciences, Pharmaceutical Industry
Education
The University of Texas Medical School at Houston 1988 — 1994
American University of Beirut 1983 — 1986
Bachelor's degree, Biology, General
disabled, unemployed and retired December 2008 - Present
Arena Pharmaceuticals October 2002 - April 2009
Bristol-Myers Squibb 1991 - 2001
Education
University of Central Florida 1989 — 1991
The Jackson Laboratory April 2013 - Present
Pfizer May 2009 - April 2012
Explora BioLabs January 2011 - September 2011
Arena Pharmaceuticals July 2008 - June 2009
Advanced Targeting Systems January 2008 - July 2008
Allele Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals March 2007 - October 2007
SOLO/ UCSD May 2005 - July 2007
Skills
Biotechnology, Cell, Cell Culture, In Vitro, In Vivo, Laboratory, Molecular Biology, PCR, ELISA, Immunology, Flow Cytometry, High Throughput...
Education
Tufts University 2012 — 2017
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Mammalian Genetics
University of California, San Diego 2009 — 2011
Graduate Certificate, Clinical Trials Design and Management
University of California, San Diego 2004 — 2008
B.S, Bioengineering: Biotechnology
Consulting February 2012 - Present
Arena Pharmaceuticals September 2007 - September 2013
The University of Arizona August 1999 - June 2007
US Army January 2003 - November 2004
Sierra Biomedical Contract Lab March 1999 - August 1999
Selective Genetics (Prizm Pharmaceuticals) June 1997 - March 1999
Skills
GLP, FDA, CRO, Toxicology, Laboratory, Cell Culture, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Lifesciences, Biochemistry, Validation, Pharmaceutical Industry, HPLC, GMP, GCP, Protocol, IND, Quality Assurance, LC-MS, In Vivo, Cell, Sop, Western Blotting, Pharmacokinetics, GxP, Drug Development, Protein Chemistry, Biopharmaceuticals, Drug Discovery, Formulation, Bioanalysis, Assay Development, Pharmacology, Non-profit Leadership, Nonprofits, Non-profit..., Chromatography, Non-profit Volunteer, Regulatory Submissions, Analytical Chemistry, LIMS, Technology Transfer, Regulatory Affairs
Education
University of Arizona 1999 — 2007
Ph.D., Pharmacology and Toxicology
San Diego State University-California State University 1995 — 1997
M.S., Toxicology
University of California, Santa Barbara 1986 — 1989
B.A., Biological Sciences
Fate Therapeutics Inc September 2012 - Present
BrainCells, Inc. April 2011 - September 2012
Arena Pharmaceuticals May 2005 - March 2011
Sequenom 2000 - 2001
Skills
Cell Based Assays, Drug Discovery, Pharmacology, High Throughput..., In Vitro, Biotechnology, GPCRs, Lifesciences, Cell Biology, Neuroscience, Laboratory Automation, Assay Development, Cell Culture, ELISA, Cell, qPCR, Molecular Biology
Education
University of California, San Diego 1997 — 1999
B.S., Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Aaron Castellanos May 2013 - Present
Capistrano Unified School District August 2006 - June 2012
Arena Pharmaceuticals September 2000 - December 2004
Skills
Chemistry
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 1996 — 2000
Arena Pharmaceuticals January 2003 - Present
Digital Gene Technologies, Inc. 2000 - 2002
The Salk Institute for Biological Sciences 1994 - 2000
Skills
ELISA, In Vitro, Biotechnology, Drug Development, In Vivo, Drug Discovery, Cell Culture, Lifesciences, Assay Development, Cell Biology
Education
University of California, San Diego 1991 — 1994
Arena Pharmaceuticals June 2015 - Present
Arena Pharmaceuticals May 2014 - Present
Arena Pharmaceuticals August 2006 - April 2014
Quintiles April 2005 - July 2006
Biogen Idec 2002 - 2004
Quintiles November 1996 - May 2002
Skills
CTMS, GCP, CRO, Clinical Trials, Clinical Monitoring, Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Therapeutic Areas, EDC, Budgets, Brand Development, Strategic Planning, Clinical Research
Education
San Diego State University-California State University
VeriMed October 2014 - June 2015
Chelsea Therapeutics February 2010 - September 2014
NewHope Bariatrics, Inc. 2007 - 2008
American Nevada Co. 2004 - 2005
Arena Pharmaceuticals 1999 - 2003
Signal Phamaceuticals 1998 - 1999
Skills
Financial Reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Account Reconciliation, Financial Accounting, Accounts Payable, Internal Controls, General Ledger, Microsoft Excel, Auditing, Accounts Receivable, Accounting, GAAP, Financial Analysis, Great Plains Software, Bank Reconciliation, Fixed Assets
Education
San Diego State University-California State University 1996 — 1998
BS, Business - Accounting
San Jose State University 1993 — 1995
General
Ardeeka May 2015 - August 2015
Mitchell International November 2014 - May 2015
Mitchell International December 2011 - October 2014
Mitchell International May 2011 - December 2011
Arena Pharmaceuticals January 2010 - February 2011
Networkfleet, Inc. July 2008 - January 2010
Favrille October 2006 - June 2008
Sharp HealthCare 2004 - 2006
Scripps Health September 2002 - November 2003
Scripps Health April 2000 - September 2002
Skills
Business Analysis, ERP, Business Process, SAP, Analysis, Software Documentation, Business Intelligence, Financial Reporting, Data Analysis, Financial Accounting, NetSuite, Sarbanes-Oxley, Change Management, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Management, Project Management, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Auditing, Finance, Internal Controls, Managerial Finance, Visio
Education
University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business 1980 — 1982
BS
University of California, Berkeley 1978 — 1982
Medtronic 2012 - Present
Genentech June 2008 - November 2012
St. Jude Medical March 2006 - June 2008
Arena Pharmaceuticals 2005 - 2006
PAREXEL March 2001 - September 2004
Skills
Clinical Data Management, CRF design, Data Analysis, 21 CFR Part 11, Clinical Trials, EDC, GCP, Data Management
Education
University of California, San Diego 2002 — 2005
BA, Physics
ClinDART, Inc. July 2013 - Present
Summit Analytical January 2012 - July 2013
Array BioPharma September 2009 - January 2012
Arena Pharmaceuticals October 2008 - September 2009
Proacta May 2007 - August 2008
Neurocrine Biosciences 2005 - 2007
Biogen Idec 1999 - 2004
Ligand Pharmaceuticals 1998 - 1999
Parexel 1997 - 1998
Skills
Clinical Data Management, EDC, Clinical Trials, Oracle Clinical, FDA, Protocol, Clinical Research, Validation, CRF design, Clinical Operations, CRO, Oncology, Oracle Inform, Oracle RDC, Clinical Data Review, SOP Development, Data Management Process...
Education
The Johns Hopkins University 1995 — 1996
BSN, Nursing
University of Pennsylvania 1988 — 1992
BA, History and Sociology of Science
Venice High School 1985 — 1988
Ardea Biosciences, a wholly owned subsidiary of AstraZeneca PLC March 2014 - Present
Santarus, Inc. January 2013 - March 2014
Prometheus Laboratories, Inc. 2008 - January 2013
Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc January 2006 - 2008
Arena Pharmaceuticals 2006 - 2008
Neurocrine Biosciences 2004 - 2006
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc 2004 - 2006
La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company 2002 - 2004
La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company 2002 - 2004
Pfizer Global Research and Development January 1997 - January 2002
Skills
GMP, Technology Transfer, HPLC, Validation
Education
University of California, San Diego 1996 — 1999
B.S, Chemistry
Arena Pharmaceuticals 2010 - Present
Arena Pharmaceuticals 2008 - 2010
Arena Pharmaceuticals 2005 - 2007
Pfizer, La Jolla 2000 - 2005
Agouron Pharmaceuticals 1998 - 2000
Amylin Pharmaceuticals 1997 - 1998
Education
University of California, San Diego 1992 — 1996
B.S., Chemistry/Biochemistry
San Diego State University-California State University
M.A, Chemistry
Dart Neuroscience January 2012 - Present
Helicon Therapeutics January 2009 - January 2012
Kalypsys August 2004 - November 2008
Arena Pharmaceuticals 2002 - 2004
Trega Biosciences 1999 - 2001
Education
University of California, San Diego 1997 — 2000
BS, Chemistry
California State Lands Commission November 2009 - Present
Meyers Nave June 2008 - March 2009
US Attorney's Office May 2007 - August 2007
Arterra Bioscience 2004 - 2006
Arena Pharmaceuticals November 2001 - October 2003
Education
University of California, Davis - School of Law 2006 — 2009
University of California, San Diego 1997 — 2002
BS
Arena Pharmaceuticals November 2012 - Present
Califia Bio Inc. October 2011 - March 2012
Pfizer Global Research and Development April 2004 - June 2011
Pfizer March 2002 - April 2004
Pfizer September 1999 - March 2002
Skills
Problem Solving, Parallel Synthesis, Synthetic Chemistry, Teamwork, Medicinal Chemistry, Analytical Techniques, Organic Chemistry, Oncology, CRO, Heterocyclic Chemistry, Purification, Drug Discovery
Education
UCSD Extension 2011 — 2011
ADMET Certificate
University of California, San Diego 1998 — 2000
MS, Organic Chemistry
University of California, San Diego 1996 — 1998
BS, Biochemistry & Chemistry
A.T. Kearney June 2014 - Present
Aragon Pharmaceuticals January 2012 - August 2012
Aragon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. July 2009 - January 2012
Arena Pharmaceuticals June 2007 - June 2009
Teach for America June 2006 - June 2007
Salk Institute for Biological Studies June 2006 - August 2006
Education
The University of Chicago - Booth School of Business 2012 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of San Diego 2003 — 2007
BA, Chemistry with an emphasis on biochemistry
PaxVax, Inc. June 2013 - Present
Avid Bioservices 2012 - 2013
Jeff Yuen & Associates, Inc. February 2011 - December 2011
Arena Pharmaceuticals August 2009 - January 2011
La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company November 2004 - March 2009
Maxium Pharmaceuticals, Inc July 2002 - October 2004
Pfizer Global Research and Development/Agouron March 1996 - March 2002
Agouron 1996 - 2001
Skills
Stability, GMP, QC,..., Analytical Chemistry, Regulatory Submissions, IND, Quality Control, Process Improvement, eCTD, HPLC, GLP, Biotechnology, FDA, GMP, Sop
Education
University of California, Irvine 1992 — 1995
BS, Chemistry and Biological Sciences
Gilead Sciences July 2014 - Present
Gilead Sciences 2012 - July 2014
Gilead Sciences 2009 - 2011
Nautilus Environmental 2007 - 2009
Nautilus Environmental April 2008 - November 2008
Nautilus Environmental March 2007 - November 2008
Arterra Bioscience, Srl June 2004 - July 2006
University of California at San Diego November 2003 - May 2004
Arena Pharmaceuticals May 2000 - October 2003
University of California at San Diego September 1997 - June 2001
Skills
Environmental Awareness, Sustainability, Technical Writing, Data Analysis, Project Management, Cross-functional Team..., Industrial Hygiene, Lifesciences, Program Management, EHS
Education
San Diego State University-California State University 2006 — 2009
M.S., Toxicology, School of Public Health
University of California, San Diego 1997 — 2001
B.S., Molecular Biology
Artecrisol 2003 - Present
Arena Pharmaceuticals March 2000 - April 2009
Education
University of California, San Diego 1996 — 2000
B.S., Biochemistry and Cell Biology
IVD Research November 2014 - Present
Genomics Institute of the Novartis Research Foundation September 2013 - May 2014
Genomics Institute of the Novartis Research Foundation September 2012 - June 2013
MagnaBioSciences September 2009 - September 2011
Arena Pharmaceuticals April 2001 - June 2009
Skills
ELISA, Drug Discovery, High Throughput..., Assay Development, Cell Culture, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Lifesciences, Molecular Biology, In Vivo, Flow Cytometry, Transfection, Tissue Culture, Cell, Life Sciences, Biotechnology
Education
University of California, Irvine
Bachelor of Science, Biological Science
ARIAD Pharmaceuticals, Inc. August 2011 - Present
Biogen Idec January 2010 - January 2011
Arena Pharmaceuticals 2008 - 2009
Arena Pharmaceuticals 2005 - 2008
Arena Pharmaceuticals 2003 - 2005
Air Products 2001 - 2003
Neutron Therapies 1998 - 2001
Lancaster Synthesis 1996 - 1998
Maybridge Chemical Company 1993 - 1996
Skills
GMP, Pharmaceutical Industry, Technology Transfer, Validation, Analytical Chemistry, Lifesciences, Biotechnology, Drug Discovery, Sop, Chemistry, Project Management, FDA, Purification, Quality Assurance, IND
Education
Trinity College Dublin 1989 — 1992
Ph.D, Organic Chemistry
Organogenesis Inc. April 2014 - September 2014
Advanced BioHealing/Shire Pharmaceuticals Inc January 2011 - April 2014
Arena Pharmaceuticals 2006 - 2009
Beckman Coulter 1996 - 2006
Hybritech 1991 - 1996
Skills
Lifesciences, Drug Discovery, Cell, Validation, In Vitro, Cell Biology, GLP, Molecular Biology, Immunology, FDA, Protein Chemistry, GMP, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Industry, Sop, Tissue Culture, ELISA, Biotechnology, Assay Development, Life Sciences, Research, Cell Based Assays, Cell Culture, SOP, Mammalian Cell Culture, Protein Purification, CAPA, R&D, Medical Devices, Flow Cytometry, Biopharmaceuticals, V&V
Education
University of California, San Diego
BA, Chemistry/Biochemistry
Arena Pharmaceuticals October 2007 - Present
Biogen Idec May 2006 - October 2007
Conforma Therapeutics March 2006 - May 2006
Education
University of California, San Diego 2003 — 2007
B.S., Biology
Arena Pharmaceuticals July 2012 - Present
Arena Pharmaceuticals March 2005 - July 2012
Arena Pharmaceuticals March 2001 - March 2005
Bunsen Rush Laboratories, Inc. January 2000 - March 2001
Skills
GPCRs, Lead Optimization, Drug Discovery, Drug Design, Receptor Pharmacology, High Throughput..., Cellular Assays, Project Management, Pharmacology, Assay Development, Lead Change
Education
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas 1996 — 2000
Receptor Pharmacology
The University of Texas at Dallas 1992 — 1996
Chemistry
The University of Manchester 1989 — 1992
Ph.D, Chemistry
Arena Pharmaceuticals 2014 - Present
Metabolex 2011 - 2013
Metabolex 2009 - 2011
Arena Pharmaceuticals 2006 - 2009
Arena Pharmaceuticals 2004 - 2006
Arena Pharmaceuticals 2001 - 2004
Akkadix Corporation 2000 - 2001
VA Medical Center, La Jolla, CA 1999 - 2000
Skills
Cell, In Vitro, ELISA, Assay Development, Cell Culture, Western Blotting, In Vivo, qPCR, Molecular Biology, PCR, Immunology, Transfection, RT-PCR, RNA isolation, Protein Chemistry, Immunofluorescence, Antibodies, Genotyping, R&D, Drug Discovery
Education
University of California, San Diego
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Arena Pharmaceuticals August 2014 - Present
Arena Pharmaceuticals August 2011 - August 2014
Arena Pharmaceuticals October 2009 - August 2011
Arena Pharmaceuticals October 2008 - October 2009
Arena Pharmaceuticals April 2007 - October 2008
San Diego State University June 2005 - December 2005
Skills
Technology Transfer, Formulation, Drug Development, Dissolution, IND, Design of Experiments, Process Simulation, HPLC, GMP, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Industry, GLP, Validation, FDA
Education
San Diego State University-California State University 2004 — 2006
Bachelor in Science, Chemistry with Emphasis in Biochemistry
Veolia Environmental Services August 2009 - May 2011
Arena Pharmaceuticals 2002 - 2009
Education
University of California, Santa Cruz 1998 — 2000
Biology
Biotech/Technology January 2014 - Present
Waters Corporation May 2011 - January 2014
Water Saver Solutions, Inc. February 2010 - May 2011
Arena Pharmaceuticals 1999 - 2009
IRORI 1999 - 1999
Amylin Pharmaceuticals 1991 - 1998
Skills
HPLC, Mass Spectrometry, Analytical Chemistry, LC-MS, Chemistry, Drug Discovery, Chromatography, GMP, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, GC-MS, Purification, Protein Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, NMR, Technology Transfer, Lifesciences, UV/Vis, Western Blotting, Laboratory
Education
University of California, San Diego 1995 — 2001
BA, Environmental Chemistry
Arena Pharmaceuticals May 2014 - Present
Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 2004 - 2014
Education
UNH School of Law 1996 — 1999
JD/MIP, Intellectual Property
University of Southern California 1990 — 1994
BS, Biomedical Engineering
MabVax Therapeutics, Inc. 2014 - Present
AAI Pharma Services 2011 - 2014
Biopharmalogics, Inc. March 2008 - 2011
Arena Pharmaceuticals 2001 - 2008
Magellan Laboratories, Inc. 2000 - 2001
Cabrillo Laboratories 1998 - 2000
Amylin Pharmaceuticals 1994 - 1998
Glaxo Research Institute 1990 - 1994
California Biotechnology 1987 - 1987
Syntex Corporation 1985 - 1987
Skills
Drug Development, Chemistry, Formulation, Drug Delivery, Pharmaceutics, Drug Discovery, Mass Spectrometry, Pharmacology, Analytical Chemistry, GMP, Pharmaceutical Industry, FDA, GLP, CRO, Biopharmaceuticals, HPLC, Biotechnology, Regulatory Affairs, Validation, Sop, Technology Transfer, Chromatography
Education
University of California, San Diego
Ph.D., Organic Chemistry
Arena Pharmaceuticals ex-PresidentSan Diego Lions Australian Rules Football ClubOctober 2004 - October 2005
Idun Pharmaceuticals 1996 - 2005
Education
University of California, Santa Barbara 1994 — 1996
MS, Organic Chemistry
Arena Pharmaceuticals September 2008 - April 2009
Arena Pharmaceuticals May 2008 - September 2008
Pharmatek Laboratories, Inc. December 2007 - May 2008
Cardinal Health July 2005 - August 2007
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 2000 — 2004
Bachelors of Science, Biochemistry
Arena Pharmaceuticals July 2014 - Present
University of Mississippi 2006 - Present
Arena Pharmaceuticals April 2010 - July 2014
Arena Pharmaceuticals January 2006 - April 2010
Arena Pharmaceuticals 2004 - 2006
Arena Pharmaceuticals 2002 - 2004
Cognetix Inc. 1998 - 2002
Skills
Medicinal Chemistry, Drug Design, Drug Discovery, Lead Change, GPCRs, Parallel Synthesis, Heterocyclic Chemistry, DMPK, Organic Synthesis, Lifesciences, Pharmacology, Drug Development, Drug Metabolism, Cheminformatics, ADME, Pharmacokinetics, Chemistry, Small Molecules, NMR, Organic Chemistry, LC-MS, HPLC, Synthetic Organic..., Purification, High Throughput..., SciFinder, Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Industry, Biotechnology
Education
UCL
Ph.D, M.Sc, B.Sc, Medicinal Chemistry
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
NIDA Postdoctoral Fellow
Arena Pharmaceuticals August 2006 - Present
PRACS Institute, Ltd. 2003 - 2006
Ichor Medical System January 2001 - January 2003
Skills
FDA, Quality Assurance, Clinical Research, Pharmacovigilance, Auditing, Leadership, GMP, Sop, Pharmaceutical Industry, CTMS, Clinical Trials, Regulatory Affairs, Oncology, Biotechnology, Protocol, EDC, Medical Devices, Clinical Monitoring, Clinical Development, Dermatology, CRO, Computer System..., 21 CFR Part 11, Quality Control, Regulatory Submissions
Education
San Diego State University-California State University
B.S, Biology
H&R Block January 2012 - April 2014
Kuhn & Koviak, CPAs July 2011 - December 2011
H&R Block January 2011 - April 2011
Oliva, Goddard, & Wright, CPA January 2009 - January 2009
CytRx Corp January 2007 - January 2008
Arena Pharmaceuticals 2002 - 2004
Skills
Tax Preparation, Tax Returns, General Ledger, Accounting, Journal Entries, Bookkeeping, Income Tax, Tax, Account Reconciliation, Sales Tax, Accounts Payable, Corporate Tax, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, GAAP, Financial Accounting, Partnership Taxation
Education
University of California, Riverside 1990 — 1995
Pfenex Inc July 2014 - Present
Auspex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. January 2014 - Present
Arena Pharmaceuticals 2007 - Present
YMCA of San Diego County 2002 - Present
Gen-Probe Incorporated 2002 - 2012
TargeGen, Inc. 2003 - 2010
IDEC Pharmaceuticals Corporation February 1987 - November 2003
Syntex Pharmaceuticals March 1985 - February 1987
KPMG Audit June 1982 - February 1985
Skills
Biotechnology, Finance, Pharmaceutical Industry, Clinical Development, Auditing, Management, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Biopharmaceuticals, FDA, Strategic Planning, SEC filings, Lifesciences, Technology Transfer, Commercialization, Start-ups, Sarbanes-Oxley Act
Education
University of Southern California 1980 — 1982
MBA, Finance & Accounting
University of California, Davis 1976 — 1978
BS, Biochemistry
Arena Pharmaceuticals September 2012 - Present
Arena Pharmaceuticals July 2002 - January 2011
Skills
Parallel Synthesis, Organic Synthesis, HPLC, NMR, Purification, Medicinal Chemistry, ChemDraw, LC-MS, Chromatography, SciFinder, Mass Spectrometry, Heterocyclic Chemistry
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 1999 — 2002
BS, Chemistry
CVS Health December 2014 - Present
CVS Caremark Corporation November 2013 - October 2014
Arena Pharmaceuticals February 2013 - April 2014
UC San Diego Stem Cell Core Facility May 2011 - December 2012
Novavax June 2010 - September 2010
CREC Education Center January 2007 - August 2009
Skills
CPR Certified, Cell Culture, Laboratory, Research, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Pharmacy Immunization...
Education
University of California, San Diego - Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences 2014 — 2018
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)
University of California, San Diego 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Human Biology
Pharmatek July 2013 - Present
Celgene March 2012 - July 2013
NexBio, Inc January 2011 - September 2011
Arena Pharmaceuticals July 2006 - February 2011
Skills
HPLC-MS, DSC, TGA, PXRD, SEM, PLM, Salt Screening, Polymorph Screening, Formulation Development, Lyophilization, NMR, Particle Size Analysis, UV/Vis
Education
University of California, San Diego 2008 — 2009
Professional Certificate, ADMET: Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion, and Toxicology
University of Arizona 2001 — 2006
B.S., Chemistry
IMGENEX June 2012 - Present
Arena Pharmaceuticals June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
SEO, Aliquoting, Pipetting
Education
University of California, Santa Barbara 2011 — 2015
Molecular Biology
Arena Pharmaceuticals June 2015 - September 2015
Education
University of California, San Diego 2013 — 2017
Bioengineering