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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Sigmachanical, LLC 2010 - Present
Genzyme, a Sanofi company April 2015 - Present
WMB General Contractors August 2011 - Present
Genzyme, a Sanofi company 2015 - 2015
Nektar Therapeutics May 2012 - May 2013
RTI Surgical August 2008 - June 2012
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company 1988 - 1992
Skills
Plant Engineering, Capital Projects, GMP, Plant Maintenance, Energy Savings, Project Management, Pharmaceutical Industry, Clean Rooms, DEA, FDA GMP, Process Simulation, Facilities Management, Biotechnology, Cross-functional Team..., ISO, Process Improvement, Troubleshooting, R&D, Quality System, Solidworks, RFP, ISO 13485, Lean Manufacturing, Factory, Engineering Management, 5S, Energy Conservation, Maintenance Management, Project Engineering, Program Management, Root Cause Analysis, Process Engineering, Medical Devices, CAPA, Minitab, FDA, Design of Experiments, Preventive Maintenance, Manufacturing..., Quality Control, Design Control, Manufacturing, Change Control, Product Development, Predictive Maintenance, Six Sigma, Interviews, Validation, Continuous Improvement, Engineering
Education
Auburn University 1984 — 1988
BS, Mechanical Engineering, 3.2 GPA
Oklahoma City University 1990 — 1991
Master, Business Administration, 3.9 GPA
Bay High School
Panama City, Florida
Integrated-Solutions Consulting LLC 2008 - Present
Nektar Therapeutics 1999 - 2007
Digital Equipment Corp 1974 - 1997
Skills
Organizational..., Strategic Planning, Succession Planning, Change Management, Talent Management, Human Resources, Leadership Development, Workforce Planning, Performance Management, Organizational Design, Onboarding, HR Transformation, Emotional Intelligence, Project Management, Organizational..., Training, Leadership, Employee Engagement, Executive Coaching, Executive Management, Executive Development, Business Development, HRIS, Deferred Compensation, Personnel Management, Employee Relations, Management, Culture Change, Career Counseling, Project Planning, 360 Feedback, HR Due Diligence, Strategic HR, Mergers & Acquisitions, Talent Acquisition, Team Building, Team Leadership, Hiring, Interviews, MBTI, Career Development, Business Process, Merger and Acquistions, Due Diligence, Program Management, Management Development, Myers-Briggs Certified, DISC, Emotional Intelligence...
Education
University of Phoenix-Colorado Campus
B.S., Business Administration
Bay Path College
Associate of Science (A.S.), Business Administration and Management, General
G-Squared April 2014 - October 2014
Mitchell Plastics July 2012 - April 2014
The PPM Group (Snelling Temp Services) April 2012 - June 2012
Johnson Controls (Kelly Temp Services) January 2012 - April 2012
Hick’s Auto Electric July 2006 - January 2012
Nektar Therapeutics February 2004 - June 2006
Family Life Center June 2004 - January 2005
State of Alabama Department of Agriculture February 2002 - August 2003
Scottsboro High School December 1999 - February 2002
Southeastern Analytical Services (SEAS) June 1995 - November 1999
Skills
Elemental Analysis, Gas Chromatography, Wet Chemistry, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Chromatography, R&D, Spectroscopy
Education
Athens State University 1991 — 1993
Bachelor's Degree, Chemistry and Math, 3.18
Northeast Alabama Community College 1989 — 1991
Associate of Science (A.S.), Science, 3.13
Allergan March 2014 - Present
Novartis, Biotherapeutics Development Unit 2011 - 2014
Novartis Pharma AG 2006 - 2011
Chiron Corporation 2003 - 2006
Nektar Therapeutics 2001 - 2002
Skills
Drug Delivery, Technical development..., CMC strategy, Antibody drug conjugates, Drug product &..., Technology Transfer, Lyophilization, CMO oversight, Process validation, BLA filings, Antibodies, Biotechnology, Oncology, GMP, Biochemistry, GLP, Biologics, Lifesciences, Pharmaceutical Industry, Protein Chemistry, HPLC, Biopharmaceuticals
Education
University of Kentucky 1997 — 2002
Ph.D., Pharmaceutical Sciences
Auburn University 1994 — 1996
Master of Science (M.S.), Pharmaceutical Sciences
Intarcia Therapeutics February 2015 - Present
Zosano Pharma January 2014 - January 2015
ZP Group LLC July 2013 - December 2013
Genentech 2006 - 2012
Genentech 2004 - 2006
Nektar Therapeutics 1995 - 2003
Skills
GMP, CPIM, CSCP, SAP R/3, Data Analysis, Project Management, SQL*Plus, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Google Docs, DMAIC, Risk Assessment, Kaizen, 5S, Process Improvement, Public Speaking, Business Objects, Experimental Design, GLP, Trackwise, Google Apps, Microsoft Office, Pivot Tables, Inventory Management, Warehouse Safety, Office Safety, Materials Handling, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Pharmaceutical Industry, FDA, Medical Devices, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Validation, 21 CFR Part 11, Biotechnology
Education
California State University-Stanislaus 1992 — 1995
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology, General
West Valley College 1990 — 1992
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Nektar Therapeutics June 2013 - Present
Nektar Therapeutics March 2013 - June 2013
City College of San Francisco August 2012 - December 2012
University of Southern California June 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Photoshop, Lightroom, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Research, Microsoft Excel, Desktop Computers, Chemistry, Illustrator, InDesign, English, Data Analysis, Windows 7, Access, Time Management, Facebook, Windows, HTML, C, C++, Teamwork, PCR, Chromatography, SDS-PAGE, Protein Purification, Protein Assays, Bradford Assay, Spectrophotometry, HPLC, Laboratory
Education
City College of San Francisco 2012 — 2013
BioTechnology certification, Biotechnology
UC Berkeley 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemical Biology
College of the Canyons
Chemistry
James B. Fink, LLC November 2008 - Present
Georgia State University March 2009 - Present
Rush University Medical Center July 2011 - Present
Dance Biopharm January 2010 - Present
Aerogen January 2009 - Present
Nektar Therapeutics April 2000 - October 2008
Aerogen 2001 - 2005
Hines VA Medical Center June 1993 - April 2000
Loyola University Chicago May 1993 - April 2000
University of California, San Francisco June 1979 - January 1993
Skills
Biotechnology, Drug Delivery, Medical Devices, Pharmaceutical Industry, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, R&D, Clinical Development, FDA, GMP, Technology Transfer, GLP, Drug Development, Pharmacology, Healthcare, Respiratory Care, Medicine, Hospitals, Regulatory Affairs, Respiratory Therapy, Critical Care, Product Development, Sop, Cardiology, Informatics, Biochemistry, ISO 13485, Vaccines, Regulatory Submissions, Drug Discovery, CRO, Biomedical Engineering, Business Development, Pediatrics, ICU, Patient Safety, Pharmaceutics, Medical Education, Patient Education, In Vitro, Diabetes, Commercialization, GCP, Toxicology, Biopharmaceuticals, Hardware Diagnostics, Protocol, Neuroscience, Chromatography
Education
Bradford College 2005 — 2007
Ph.D., Pharmaceutics
Florida International University 1977 — 1979
MS, Adult Education
St. Petersburg Junior College 1973 — 1975
AS, Respiratory Therapy
University of South Florida 1967 — 1971
BA, Philosophy/Psychology
Relypsa July 2015 - Present
Nektar Therapeutics July 2014 - July 2015
Nektar Therapeutics June 2014 - July 2014
Nektar Therapeutics February 2014 - May 2014
Extreme Learning/Avanza Online 2008 - 2011
Skills
Troubleshooting, Quality Assurance, Technical Support, Software Documentation, Customer Support, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Project Management, Cross-functional Team..., Team Leadership, Salesforce.com, Active Directory, Customer Satisfaction, Product Management, Windows, Microsoft Excel, Management, Microscopy, Column Chromatography, Miniprep, Autoclave, Bacterial Transformation
Education
City College of San Francisco 2013 — 2014
Laboratory Assistant Certificate
University of California, Santa Cruz 2003 — 2006
Bachelor's degree, Biology/Biological Sciences, General
US Army January 2012 - Present
Western Express May 2011 - December 2011
SDC Inc June 2009 - June 2010
U.S. Space and Rocket Center January 2008 - February 2009
Nektar Therapeutics March 2007 - December 2007
Vintage Pharmaceuticals August 2006 - March 2007
Express Oil Change April 2006 - August 2006
United States Air Force August 2000 - April 2006
Skills
Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Program Management, Product Support, Contract Management, Leadership, Training, Management, SAP, Project Planning, Configuration Management, Acquisitions, Microsoft Office, SharePoint Designer, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Process Scheduler, Testing, Team Building, Team Leadership, Transportation, Aircraft, Army, Air Force, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Aircraft Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Maintenance Management, Data Management, Analysis, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Problem Solving, Budgets, Lean Thinking, Procurement, Logistics Management, Military Logistics, Military, Security Clearance, Operational Planning, Readiness, Supervisory Skills, DoD, Supply, Active DoD Secret...
Education
Florida Institute of Technology 2014 — 2014
Master's Degree, Logistics Management
Florida Institute of Technology 2012 — 2013
Master's Degree, Acquisitions and Contracts Management
Athens State University 2010 — 2012
Bachelor's Degree, Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Community College of the US Air Force 2000 — 2006
Aircraft Maintenance Technology
Global GxP Solutions November 2014 - Present
PharmaPact Consulting Services January 2009 - November 2014
SQA Services July 2010 - August 2014
Nektar Therapeutics April 2007 - January 2009
Amgen April 2005 - January 2007
Diosynth February 2003 - March 2005
GlaxoSmithKline May 2001 - February 2003
Bristol-Myers Squibb October 1996 - September 2000
Skills
GMP, FDA, CAPA, Validation, Quality Assurance, Root Cause Analysis, Quality System, Change Control, Supplier Quality, Internal Audit, Cross Functional Team..., Business Analysis, Process Improvement, GxP, Corrective Actions, Preventative Actions, Regulatory Compliance, Strategic Planning, Change Management, SOP Development, Pharmaceutical Industry, Quality Management, 21 CFR Part 11, GLP, Medical Devices, Quality Control, SOP, Technology Transfer, V
Education
Strayer University (DC)
MBA, Management
American Society for Quality
Certified Pharmaceutical Gmp Professional (Pending June 2015)
American Society for Quality
Certified Quality Auditor
American Society for Quality
Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence
Strayer University-Alabama
Executive Graduate Certificate, Public Accounting
Campbell University
Bachelor, Health Science
Wake Technical Community College
Associates, Industrial Pharmaceutical Technology
Nektar Therapeutics February 2014 - Present
Nektar Therapeutics May 2011 - February 2014
Nektar Therapeutics March 2009 - May 2011
Custino Enterprises January 2008 - December 2008
Skills
Pharmaceutical Industry, Sop, Administrative..., GMP, Clinical Trials, FDA, Human Resources, Biotechnology, Outlook, Software Documentation, Onboarding, Employee Relations, HRIS, Recruiting, Applicant Tracking..., Microsoft Excel, Calendaring
Education
Chabot College
Chabot College
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Agilent Technologies 2011 - Present
AngioScore Inc. 2007 - 2010
Nektar Therapeutics 2004 - 2007
SIMCO Electronics 2003 - 2004
General Dynamics 1995 - 2002
GTE Government Systems 1985 - 1995
Pacific Measurements / Wavetek 1978 - 1985
Skills
Metrology, Calibration, Documentation, Test Equipment, Electronics, Instrumentation, Excel, cGMP, Medical Devices, ISO, Quality Systems, Testing, Quality Assurance, Troubleshooting, Manufacturing, GMP, ISO 13485, Quality System, FDA, R&D, Validation, Software Documentation, ISO 17025, Microsoft Excel, Quality Control, Sop, Quality Management, Continuous Improvement, GxP, Preventive Maintenance, RF, Laboratory, CAPA, V&V, Change Control, Design of Experiments, 21 CFR Part 11, Design Control, Root Cause Analysis, Clean Rooms, Computer System..., SPC, GLP, Biotechnology, Quality Auditing, Process Simulation, Minitab, FMEA, Biopharmaceuticals, Biomedical Engineering
Education
ASQ 2008 — 2009
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer Course
College of San Mateo
AS, Electronic Technology
Bio-Rad Laboratories June 2012 - Present
Novartis May 2009 - June 2012
Asyst Technologies December 2007 - April 2009
Nektar Therapeutics April 2005 - May 2007
Asyst 2003 - 2003
Lam Research 1998 - 2003
Skills
Solidworks, ProEngineer, Pro Engineer, R&D, Windchill, Robotics, Automation, Mechanical Engineering, Injection Molding
Education
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 1989 — 1994
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Genentech January 2009 - Present
NNE Pharmaplan July 2008 - December 2008
Novo Nordisk Delivery Technologies 2005 - June 2008
Nektar Therapeutics 1998 - 2004
Inhale Therapeutics 1998 - 2004
ALZA Corporation 1995 - 1997
Amgen Inc. 1990 - 1995
Fluor Daniel 1987 - 1990
United States Borax and Chemical Corp 1981 - 1987
Skills
FDA, Pharmaceutical Industry, Supply Chain Management, GMP, Manufacturing, Validation, Biotechnology, Process Improvement, Quality System, Supply Chain, Contract Negotiation, Contract Management, V&V, Technology Transfer, CAPA, Purchasing, Biopharmaceuticals, Vendor Management, Negotiation, Materials Management, Continuous Improvement, Management, Drug Development, Change Control, Engineering, Process Engineering, ISO 13485, Quality Assurance
Education
California State University-Fullerton
Bio Chemistry
University of Redlands
BS, Business Administration/Life Science
Regulatory Affairs International, LLC (Self-employed) January 2005 - Present
Pharmalink Consulting May 2011 - October 2011
Nektar Therapeutics January 2008 - June 2008
Pfizer August 2004 - December 2007
Chelsea Therapeutics 1985 - 1993
Education
Stony Brook University 1982 — 1985
Master of Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences
Cairo University 1971 — 1975
Bachelor of Science, Food Technology, Microbiology and Chemistry
Daybreak Information Technologies April 2013 - Present
Elan Pharmaceuticals October 2009 - April 2013
Novartis January 2009 - July 2009
Nektar Therapeutics June 2007 - December 2008
Nektar Therapeutics October 2006 - May 2007
Entech Analytical January 2006 - October 2006
Sequoia Analytical January 1998 - October 2005
Sequoia Analytical April 1994 - January 1998
North Creek Analytical November 1989 - April 1994
Sequoia Analytical March 1988 - November 1989
Skills
Electronic Lab Notebooks, Instrumentation, Instrumental Analysis, Laboratory Automation, FDA, 21 CFR Part 11, Regulatory Requirements, Validation, Computer System..., Change Control, LIMS, GLP, GMP, GxP, Document Management, Data Management, Project Management, Sop, Servers, R&D, Pharmaceutical Industry, Analytical Chemistry, Biotechnology, Laboratory Safety
Education
California State University-East Bay 1985 — 1988
BS, Geology
Ygnacio Valley HS
Scotts Valley, CA April 2014 - April 2015
VANDER-BEND MANUFACTURING July 2010 - January 2013
ActivIdentity October 2004 - January 2009
Nektar Therapeutics January 2002 - December 2002
POWDERJECT TECHNOLOGIES April 2000 - December 2001
BioGenex August 1998 - March 2000
Humphrey Instruments a division of Carl Zeiss Optical Systems, Inc., June 1982 - August 1998
Skills
Inventory Management, Lean Manufacturing, Forecasting, Logistics, Management, Manufacturing, Integration, Warehouse Management, Procurement, MRP, Materials Management, Purchasing, Software Documentation, Negotiation, Start-ups, ERP, Contract Negotiation, Distribution Center..., Warehousing, Customer Service, Project Planning
Education
Chabot College
Business
Industry Trade
Field of Study Operations and Logistics
Actavis March 2013 - Present
Watson Pharmaceuticals August 2009 - April 2013
Nektar Therapeutics August 1998 - July 2009
Skills
CMC, FDA
Education
Auburn University 1994 — 1998
BS, Chemistry
Pharmacyclics February 2015 - Present
Pharmacyclics February 2014 - January 2015
Codexis May 2011 - February 2014
Nektar Therapeutics February 2011 - May 2011
Genentech June 2010 - September 2010
Bayhill Therapeutics June 2007 - June 2008
Skills
Molecular Biology, Enzyme Assays, Protein Purification, Molecular Cloning, Protein Expression, HPLC, Biochemistry, Statistical Data..., FPLC, Gene Therapy, Mammalian Cell Culture, Oncology, Clinical Trials
Education
UC Berkeley Extension 2011 — 2013
Clinical Research Conduct and Management, Clinical Research Conduct and Management
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2006 — 2010
Biological Sciences, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Kroger May 2014 - Present
BeautiControl June 2009 - Present
Aerotek November 2013 - January 2014
Battelle Memorial Institute September 2011 - August 2013
CVS Pharmacy January 2009 - June 2010
Baxter Healthcare November 2007 - September 2008
University of Tennessee Health Science Center March 2006 - May 2007
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital February 2005 - February 2006
Coca Cola Bottling Enterprises August 2004 - February 2005
Nektar Therapeutics July 2003 - July 2004
Skills
Biotechnology, HPLC, Chemistry, Lifesciences, Chromatography, Biochemistry, GMP, GLP, Analytical Chemistry, Cell Culture, Pharmaceutical Industry, Molecular Biology, PCR, Quality Assurance, Sop, Laboratory, Quality Control, Gas Chromatography, Validation, Wet Chemistry, FDA, R&D, Mass Spectrometry, CAPA, Organic Chemistry, Purification, Microbiology, GC-MS, LC-MS, LIMS, IR, Assay Development, Formulation, V&V
Education
Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University 2014 — 2014
Master's Degree, Food Science
Tennessee State University 1996 — 2001
BS, Biochemistry
Athens State University
Athens State University
Athens State University
Athens State University
Athens State University
Athens State University
Holy Family School
Lee High School
Intarcia Therapeutics July 2014 - Present
Intarcia Therapeutics June 2013 - July 2014
Intarcia Therapeutics 2013 - 2014
CKC Engineering September 2007 - April 2013
CKC Engineering July 2007 - December 2009
ZosanaPharma 2007 - 2009
Nektar Therapeutics 2006 - 2007
Nektar Therapeutics (formerly Inhale Therapeutic Systems, Inc.) 2006 - 2007
International Process Solutions February 2005 - June 2006
Johnson Controls @ LLNL June 2001 - February 2002
Skills
Engineering, GMP, Instrumentation, Biotechnology, Solidworks, Project Management, Manufacturing, Automation, Quality System, Validation, Troubleshooting, Product Development, Medical Devices, AutoCAD, R&D, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Engineering Management, Mechanical Engineering, Calibration, Design for Manufacturing
Education
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering
De Anza College
Associate of Arts (A.A.), General Studies
Nektar Therapeutics Vice President Finance & Deputy Corporate ControllerCalpine Corporation2002 - 2006
Arthur Andersen LLP December 1989 - May 2002
Education
Colorado College 1987 — 1989
BA, Business Economics
University of Denver - Daniels College of Business 1987 — 1989
MAcc, Accounting
Certent, Inc. October 2006 - Present
McKesson Health Solutions 2005 - 2006
Nektar Therapeutics March 1999 - May 2005
EBS On Line 1995 - 1999
Education
Brigham Young University 1979 — 1986
BA, International Relations
Nektar Therapeutics October 2012 - Present
Nektar Therapeutics July 2010 - October 2012
Scott A. Smith Associates, Inc. October 2005 - December 2009
Nektar Therapeutics January 2003 - October 2005
Primerica Financial Services January 2001 - January 2003
Witness Wear Christian Clothiers, Inc. June 1996 - January 2001
First Capital Mortgage Corporation January 1994 - June 1996
Bolton Furniture Company, Inc. January 1992 - December 1993
Hullett, Kellem & McKinney, P.C. August 1989 - December 1991
H.L. Raburn & Company, CPA's August 1986 - August 1989
Skills
Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Finance, Internal Controls, Leadership, Management, Budgets, Accounting, Cost Accounting, Cross-functional Team...
Education
University of North Alabama 1984 — 1986
B.S., Accounting & Business Administration
Auburn University 1981 — 1983
General Studies
Microsoft, Prowess July 2011 - August 2011
Amazon April 2010 - July 2011
Microsoft November 2009 - October 2010
Microsoft, through Volt July 2008 - June 2009
Nintendo, through Parker Services February 2007 - July 2008
Microsoft November 2006 - January 2007
Laplink Software Inc. February 2006 - October 2006
Nektar Therapeutics March 1999 - July 2003
Skills
Technical Writing, Software Documentation, SharePoint, Content Management, Online Help, Technical Documentation, FrameMaker, Technical Communication, Proofreading, HTML, Quality Assurance, Research, Copy Editing, Microsoft Office, Technical Editing, White Papers, Visio, Blogging, InDesign, Line editing, Substantive editing, Editing, Adobe Acrobat, Publishing, Editorial, Windows, Copywriting, RoboHelp, Newsletters, Manuals, Content Development
Education
University of Washington 2008 — 2009
Certificate, Editing
Carnegie Mellon University 2003 — 2005
MS, Computational Biology
University of San Francisco
BS, Biology
Nektar Therapeutics January 2015 - Present
Cerexa June 2013 - December 2014
Northstar Recovery Services July 2011 - October 2012
Luckys October 2008 - January 2012
Chevron Oil Refinery March 2010 - June 2011
care providers June 2006 - February 2010
UPS November 2007 - January 2008
max rave October 2006 - March 2007
Skills
TWIC Card, Safety, firewatching, bottle watching, Respirator Fit Testing, OSHA Certified, Customer Service, Elder Care, Stocking, Microsoft Servers, Word Processing, Adobe, Inventory, Confined Space, Confined Space Rescue, JSA, Receptionist Duties, Safety Practices, Safety Meetings, Data Entry, Copying, Telephone Reception, Cash Register, Scanners, Purchase Orders, Passion for Helping..., Pay Close Attention to..., Filing, Restoration, Accounts Payable, Remediation, Invoicing
Education
College of Alameda 2014 — 2016
Associate of Arts (A.A.), X-Ray Technician
James Logan High School 2003 — 2007
diploma, Basic Skills and Developmental/Remedial Education
MedImmune March 2012 - March 2014
MedImmune December 2007 - February 2012
MedImmune February 2007 - December 2007
Airgas June 2006 - February 2007
RD Chemical November 2005 - June 2006
Nektar Therapeutics June 2005 - November 2005
Skills
PowerPoint, Process Improvement, Project Management, InfoPath, Microsoft Excel, Technical Writing, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Access, GMP, LIMS, MS Project, FDA
Education
Humboldt State University 2001 — 2005
BS, Chemistry
College of the Canyons 1999 — 2001
AS, Science
McKesson November 2011 - Present
Nektar Therapeutics August 2006 - November 2011
Qualitest Pharmaceuticals August 2005 - August 2006
Abbott Laboratories November 1991 - September 2003
Education
Columbia College 2008 — 2012
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Columbia College
Bachelor in BS, Business Administration
Catalent Pharma Solutions July 2012 - Present
Nektar Therapeutics May 2008 - July 2012
Nektar Therapeutics May 2008 - April 2010
Inhibitex August 2002 - May 2008
GlaxoSmithKline February 1997 - August 2002
Bayer July 1991 - February 1997
Skills
Drug Discovery, Purification, Protein Chemistry, Technology Transfer, R&D, Medicinal Chemistry, Drug Development, Monoclonal Antibodies, Lifesciences, GMP, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Industry, GLP, Biopharmaceuticals, HPLC, Process Simulation, High Throughput..., Assay Development, Clinical Trials, Validation, Sop, Clinical Development, Immunoassays, Cell, FDA, ELISA, Chromatography, In Vitro, Vaccines, Antibodies, SOP, Life Sciences
Education
CCL Leadership Training 2011 — 2011
Univ of Alabama Huntsville 2010 — 2011
Project Management Certificate
Clemson University 1988 — 1991
MS, Biochemistry
Brescia College 1983 — 1987
BS, Biology
Nektar Therapeutics June 2014 - Present
Kanglaite USA January 2013 - May 2014
Kanglaite USA 2010 - December 2012
P4 Healthcare October 2009 - October 2010
Supportive Oncology Services April 2004 - October 2009
ACORN CRO April 2004 - October 2009
Skills
Clinical Research, Oncology, Clinical Trials, Clinical, Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Research, Clinical Trial..., EDC, CTMS, Pharmaceutical Industry, CRO, CRM, Clinical Development, GCP, FDA, Clinical Data Management, Clinical Monitoring, Leadership, Clinical Operations, Drug Development, Communication, Regulatory Submissions, Regulatory Affairs, ICH-GCP
Education
MGH Institute of Health Professions 2003 — 2007
MS, Clinical Investigation
Babson College - Franklin W. Olin Graduate School of Business 1979 — 1984
MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
Saint Lawrence University 1972 — 1976
BS, Chemistry
Genentech August 2015 - Present
Gilead Sciences April 2015 - July 2015
Genentech October 2013 - February 2015
Nektar Therapeutics April 2013 - October 2013
Pre-Professional Academic Health Program (PHAP) California State University East Bay December 2011 - April 2013
Asian American Donor Program (AADP) August 2012 - January 2013
San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center June 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Community Outreach, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Project Management, Healthcare Industry, Immunology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Project Coordination, Healthcare, Disease Surveillance, Health Counseling, Bone Marrow..., Epidemiology, Child Development, Early Childhood..., Cross-functional Team..., Drug Development, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Quality Patient Care, Microsoft Office, Project C, Clinical Development, Oncology, Biotechnology, FDA
Education
Urbana University 2015 — 2017
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Health/Health Care Administration/Management (Online)
Coursera 2014 — 2015
The Pennsylvania State University, Epidemics - The Dynamics of Infectious Disease
California State University-East Bay 2012 — 2013
Pre-Medical Post-baccalaureate Certificate, Pre-Health Professional
Calfornia State University- Monterey Bay 2006 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology, Pre-Medical Concentration
Nektar Therapeutics September 2000 - September 2012
The University of Alabama in Huntsville March 1992 - September 2000
The University of Alabama in Huntsville September 1966 - September 2000
US Army September 1964 - September 1966
Skills
Management, Research, Leadership, Training, Chemistry, R&D
Education
Clemson University College of Engineering and Science 1960 — 1964
PhD, Organic Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry
The Citadel 1956 — 1960
BS, Chemistry
Bayside Solutions @Genentech February 2013 - August 2014
Codexis August 2007 - October 2012
Nektar Therapeutics November 2006 - August 2007
Genentech August 2004 - September 2006
Skills
Fermentation Process..., Biotechnology, Protein Purification, Manufacturing, Bioreactor, cGMP manufacturing, cGMP practices, SIP, CIP systems, Upstream, Downstream Processing, Centrifugation, Lyophilization, Diafiltration, Ultrafiltration, pH meter, Harvest, Inoculation, Mass Spectrometry, Osmometer, Incubators, Autoclave
Education
Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc 1999 — 2001
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
City College of San Francisco
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
SRI International January 2011 - Present
Aeneas Medical Consulting (Santa Cruz) April 2008 - December 2010
Nektar Therapeutics July 2006 - March 2008
Vical 2005 - 2006
Pfizer 2004 - 2005
Bristol-Myers Squibb 2003 - 2004
Chiron Corporation 1998 - December 2002
Skills
Clinical Development, Biotechnology, Immunology, Clinical Trials, Drug Development, Life Sciences, Vaccines, Pharmaceutical Industry, Clinical Research, Drug Discovery, Biopharmaceuticals, Science, Medical Devices, FDA, Lifesciences, Pharmaceutics, Infectious Diseases, Technology Transfer, In Vivo, Advisory Boards, Oncology, Biomarkers
Education
Brown University 1989 — 1991
Graduate of Clinical Fellowship Program, Infectious Diseases
McGill University 1982 — 1986
MD
Grinnell College 1978 — 1982
BA, Biology
Bronx HS of Science
Cambrex July 2015 - Present
Juarez Consulting Group. LLC December 2012 - Present
Roche June 2014 - March 2015
Nektar Therapeutics October 2013 - June 2014
Patheon May 2013 - September 2013
BioCryst Pharmaceuticals April 2004 - December 2012
Avanti Polar Lipids, Inc. January 1998 - April 2003
University of Alabama, Birmingham November 1995 - December 1997
Institute of Paper Science and Technology September 1994 - November 1995
Clark Atlanta University September 1994 - November 1995
Skills
Organic Synthesis, LC-MS, Chromatography, Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, GMP, Process Research and..., API production from..., API and Intermediate..., Impurity Analyisis and..., Pharmaceutical Industry, Analysis, Project Management, Pharmaceutics, Research, Sop, GLP, IND, Drug Discovery, Parallel Synthesis, Gas Chromatography, Chemistry, IR, NMR, Technology Transfer, Analytical Chemistry, Characterization, UV, Purification, Laboratory, Organic Chemistry, Drug Development, Validation, Mass Spectrometry, UV/Vis, Spectroscopy, R&D, Medicinal Chemistry, HPLC, Multi-step Synthesis, Recrystallization, 13C NMR, 1D & 2D NMR, Structure Elucidation, Asymmetric Synthesis, Heterocyclic Chemistry, GC-MS, Bioanalysis, TLC, Catalysis
Education
University of California, Santa Cruz 1989 — 1994
Ph.D., Synthetic Organic Chemistry
California State University-Fresno 1985 — 1989
MS, Synthetic Organic Chemistry
Universidad de Guadalajara 1978 — 1983
Bachellor in Science, Chemistry, Pharmacology and Biology
Gilead Sciences June 2015 - Present
Nektar Therapeutics September 2014 - May 2015
Gilead Sciences February 2012 - August 2014
Gilead Sciences February 2009 - February 2012
Gilead Sciences April 2007 - February 2009
Genentech April 2005 - April 2007
Quintiles March 2002 - April 2005
Skills
FDA inspection support, GCP auditing (clinical..., Clinical Research, GCP, Clinical Trials, CTMS, Regulatory Submissions, FDA, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Development, Sop, CRO, Biopharmaceuticals, GxP, Biotechnology, IND, 21 CFR Part 11, Regulatory Requirements, Computer System..., EDC, CAPA, Validation, eCTD, Change Control, Drug Development, SOP
Education
California State University-Fullerton
B.A., English
Nektar Therapeutics July 2007 - Present
Nektar Therapeutics 2007 - 2013
Sirna Therapeutics August 2006 - July 2007
KIMCO / MediQuest January 2006 - August 2006
KIMCO / MediQuest July 2005 - January 2006
CSU Monterey Bay 2005 - 2006
CSU Monterey Bay 2005 - 2006
Skills
Pharmaceutical Industry, Biotechnology
Education
California State University-Monterey Bay 2000 — 2006
BA, Humanities & Communication
CSU, Monterey Bay
Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company October 2007 - Present
Nektar Therapeutics July 2007 - October 2007
Wolverine Tube Inc. September 2003 - June 2007
Skills
Occupational Health, EHS, Hazardous Waste..., Inspection, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, Quality Assurance, Program Management, Security Clearance, Safety Management..., Safety Engineering, Manufacturing, Management, Root Cause Analysis, Hazard Recognition, Environmental Awareness, Project Planning, Analysis, Leadership, Workplace Safety, Risk Assessment, Investigation, Testing, Hazardous Materials, Industrial Hygiene, ISO 14001, Iso 9000, Training, Security, Human Resources, Lean Manufacturing, ISO, Process Improvement, Government Contracting, Process Scheduler, Process Engineering, Value Stream Mapping, Emergency Management, Quality Management, Risk Management, Kaizen, 5S, Environmental Compliance
Education
Columbia Southern University 2004 — 2007
MS, Occupational Safety and Health
Excelsior College 2000 — 2004
BS, Business Administration
Morgan County High School 1973 — 1977
Dermira, Inc. May 2014 - Present
Onyx Pharmaceuticals March 2013 - May 2014
Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula April 2008 - March 2013
Jazz Pharmaceuticals October 2005 - April 2008
Nektar Therapeutics July 1999 - October 2005
Skills
Advanced Computer Skills, Adept at managing..., Event Management, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Public Speaking, Marketing Strategy, Leadership, Research, Online Marketing, Community Outreach
Education
Notre Dame de Namur University 2014 — 2016
Bachelor's degree, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
California State University-Chico
Nektar Therapeutics July 2012 - Present
Nektar Therapeutics May 2010 - June 2012
FivePrime Therapeutics February 2008 - May 2010
FivePrime Therapeutics January 2007 - February 2008
Novartis 2002 - 2006
Chiron Corporation 1998 - 2002
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory 1993 - 1998
Skills
Drug Discovery, Protein Chemistry, Drug Development, Biologics, Biotechnology, Oncology, Technology Transfer, Biopharmaceuticals, In Vitro, IND, Assay Development, Vaccines, Translational Medicine, Biochemistry, CMC, Leadership, Protein Production, Technological Innovation, Cancer Immunotherapy, Immunotherapy
Education
University of California, Berkeley
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Chemistry
Carnegie Mellon University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemistry
Nektar Therapeutics February 2012 - June 2012
Nektar Therapeutics March 2007 - January 2012
Nektar Therapeutics July 2006 - March 2008
Nektar Therapeutics February 2003 - July 2006
Shearwater Polymers May 2002 - March 2004
Skills
HPLC, Organic Synthesis, NMR spectroscopy, Log P Determination, Karl Fisher, Patents, Medicinal Chemistry, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Drug Development, Drug Discovery, Determination, Small Molecules, NMR, Oncology, CRO, Biotechnology, GMP, Purification, Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Industry
Education
Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry/Mathematics
University of Alabama in Huntsville
Master of Science, Chemistry
Vereniki Solutions June 2007 - Present
Ampac Fine Chemicals 2008 - 2010
Nektar Therapeutics 2006 - 2007
Genentech 2004 - 2006
Gryphon Therapeutics 2004 - 2004
Bayer 1996 - 2004
Dow AgroSciences 1993 - 1995
Skills
Process Development, Life Sciences, Medical Devices, Biotechnology, Manufacturing, FDA, R&D, Lean Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals, Diagnostics, Healthcare, Consumer Products, Disposables, Six Sigma, Supply Chain, Product Development, Pharmaceutical Industry, Lifesciences, Process Simulation, Product Management
Education
Imperial College London 1995 — 1996
MBA, Management
Carnegie Mellon University 1989 — 1993
Ph.D., Chemical Engineering, 3.9 / 4.0
Aristoteleion Panepistimion Thessalonikis 1984 — 1989
Diploma in Engineering ( ~ MEng), Chemical Engineering, 9.0 / 10.00
Medivation August 2014 - Present
Roche Molecular Systems December 2013 - June 2014
Nektar Therapeutics December 2012 - November 2013
Exelixis June 2012 - December 2012
Threshold Pharmaceuticals September 2011 - June 2012
Genentech June 2011 - August 2011
Onyx Pharmaceuticals October 2008 - June 2011
CureSearch for Children's Cancer July 2006 - June 2008
Charles R Drew University January 2005 - June 2006
Skills
Biotechnology, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Lifesciences, FDA, Data Management, Pharmaceutical Industry, Oncology, Medical Devices, EDC, CRO, Sop, Clinical Data Management, Clinical Development, GCP, Life Sciences
Education
University of California, Berkeley 2009 — 2013
Post-Baccalaureate, Health Professions and Related Programs
California State University-Long Beach 2006 — 2008
MS, Engineering Management
Boston University 1998 — 2002
BS, Biomedical Engineering
Independent Consultant July 2012 - Present
On Demand Therapeutics January 2011 - July 2012
Independent Consultant September 2008 - January 2011
Ethos Pharmaceuticals September 2007 - August 2008
Nektar Therapeutics March 2000 - March 2007
Alza Corporation October 1994 - March 2000
Glaxo December 1992 - October 1994
The Upjohn Company November 1986 - August 1988
Skills
Formulation, Drug Delivery, Competitive Intelligence, Program Management, Supply Chain, Pharmaceutics, Characterization, Technology Transfer, Biopharmaceuticals, Drug Development, Biotechnology, IND, CMC, NDA, Combination Products, Regulatory Submissions, CTD, Analytical Chemistry, Strategic Planning, Transdermal, Implants, Parenteral, Inhalation, Regulatory Filings, HPLC, R&D, Cell, Pharmaceutical Industry, GMP, Commercialization, Drug Discovery, CMC Regulatory Affairs, FDA, Quality System, Regulatory Affairs, Technology Evaluation, Executive Management
Education
The University of Kansas 1990 — 1992
PhD, Pharmaceutical Chemistry
The University of Kansas 1988 — 1990
MS, Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Colorado College 1982 — 1986
BA, Chemistry
Fairview High School
Taris Biomedical July 2010 - Present
CIMA Labs, a Cephalon Company January 2009 - July 2010
Nektar Therapeutics August 2005 - March 2008
Nektar Therapeutics (India) Pvt. Ltd. 2005 - 2008
Nektar Therapeutics June 2004 - July 2005
Nektar Therapeutics January 2002 - June 2004
SmithKline Beecham Pharmaceuticals January 1993 - March 1994
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1988 — 1993
PhD, Pharmaceutics
Andhra University 1982 — 1987
B. Pharm, Pharmaceutical sciences
APRJC 1980 — 1982
Intermediate, MPC
Nektar Therapeutics November 2004 - Present
Skills
Pharmaceutical Industry, Lifesciences, Biotechnology, Investor Relations, Drug Development, Corporate Communications, Oncology, Medical Devices, Clinical Development, Biopharmaceuticals, Strategy, Drug Discovery, Technology Transfer, Commercialization, IND
Education
Colgate University 1988 — 1991
BA, Neuroscience
Morristown Beard School 1985 — 1987
High School
Global Technosoft Resources April 2000 - Present
ArisGlobal, LLC February 2005 - November 2011
Salix Pharmaceuticals February 2011 - October 2011
i3 Research May 2010 - October 2011
Nektar Therapeutics March 2011 - September 2011
United Therapeutics July 2010 - July 2011
Roche October 2008 - January 2011
Onyx Pharmaceuticals 2009 - 2010
Cerus January 2008 - April 2008
Amgen 2007 - 2008
Skills
Customer Relations, Vendor Management, New Business Development, Contract Negotiation, Process Improvement, Contract Management, Budgeting, Strategic Planning, Resource Management, Program Management, Team Building, Virtual Teams, SDLC, Project Implementation, Software Development, Pharmaceuticals, Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Industry, Lifesciences, Analysis, Oracle, Requirements Analysis, Project Planning, Customer Service, Databases, Management, Integration, Budgets, Project Management, Software Project..., Consulting, Cross-functional Team..., Requirements Gathering
Education
Clemson University 1990 — 1992
MS, Computer Science
Clemson University 1988 — 1990
MS, Civil Engineering
Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology 1982 — 1986
BE, Civil Engineering
Geron Corporation July 2013 - Present
Geron Corporation June 2011 - Present
Geron Corporation November 2007 - June 2011
Nektar Therapeutics September 2005 - November 2007
BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. April 2004 - September 2005
Aviron (now MedImmune Vaccines) 1999 - 2002
Graham James 1996 - 1999
Townsend and Townsend and Crew 1991 - 1996
Education
Harvard University 1986 — 1988
Masters, Chemistry
California Institute of Technology 1981 — 1986
Bachelors, Chemistry
Dance Pharmaceuticals 2014 - Present
Allergan (formerly MAP) January 2011 - Present
MAP Pharmaceuticals January 2009 - December 2010
MAP Pharmaceuticals March 2008 - December 2008
Nektar January 2006 - February 2008
Nektar Therapeutics January 2004 - December 2005
Nektar Therapeutics 1998 - 2003
Watkins Johnson 1997 - 1999
Pyxis 1995 - 1997
Skills
Design Control, FDA, Validation, CAPA, V&V, Medical Devices, GMP, ISO 13485, Quality System, Manufacturing, R&D, FMEA, Cross-functional Team..., Six Sigma, Design for Manufacturing, Process Simulation, SPC, Lean Manufacturing, Design of Experiments, Drug Delivery, Biotechnology, Supply Management, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing..., Contract Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Engineering Management, Product Launch, Change Control
Education
San Jose State University 2012 — 2015
MBA (in progress)
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1991 — 1996
Manufacturing Engineering
Whitman College 1989 — 1990
Bayer Technology Services July 2012 - Present
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals May 2006 - July 2012
JM Hyde Consulting Inc 2005 - 2006
Nektar Therapeutics October 2000 - April 2005
PowderJect Technologies July 1999 - September 2000
Dura Pharmaceuticals May 1996 - June 1999
Skills
Engineering, Project Engineering, Validation, Commissioning, Continuous Improvement, Technology Transfer, Project Management, P&ID, Management, Commercialization, GMP, CAPA
Education
Brigham Young University 1991 — 1996
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemical Engineering
Nektar Therapeutics February 2011 - Present
Nektar Therapeutics May 2008 - February 2011
Abbott Laboratories January 1999 - February 2007
Abbott Labs January 1995 - December 1999
Abbott Laboratories January 1991 - December 1995
Abbott Laboratories April 1988 - December 1991
Michigan State University July 1982 - March 1988
Skills
Assay Development, Mammalian Cell Culture, RNAi, Histology, Drug Discovery, Optical Microscopy, Inflammation, Pharmacology, Drug Development, Biotechnology, Immunoassays, Cell Culture, Lead Change, Purification, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Western Blotting, Drug Delivery, ELISA, Oncology, Cell, Medicinal Chemistry, Flow Cytometry, Biopharmaceuticals, Transfection, Microscopy, Immunology, Antibodies, Validation, Technological Innovation
Education
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine 1978 — 1982
PhD, Microbiology & Immunology
Western Kentucky University 1976 — 1978
MS, Biology
Christopher Newport University 1972 — 1976
BS, Biology
Soft Planet Synergy, LLC December 2007 - Present
Hitachi America- Pharmaceutical Division 2007 - 2008
Nektar Therapeutics June 2006 - January 2007
Amgen April 2002 - June 2006
PharmComm/Cetan Technologies October 2000 - January 2002
Theratech/Watson Pharmaceuticals November 1992 - December 1999
Mountain States Analytical (Division of Lancaster Laboratories) 1992 - 1992
Skills
Laboratory Automation, QC Instrumentation, Laboratory Analysis, Management Consulting, Risk Management, Risk Assessment, Risk Analysis, Enterprise Risk..., Change Management, Software Project..., Lean Manufacturing, Lean Sigma, Rational Performance..., 21 CFR Part 11, Legal Research, Legal Services, Legal Writing, Government Contracts, Contract Writing, cGMP, FDA, Protein Chemistry, Protein Purification, Protein Characterization, Six Sigma, GMP, Legal Assistance, Pharmaceutics, Cross-functional Team..., Validation, V&V, Quality Control, Laboratory, Program Management, Clinical Trials, Technology Transfer, Biotechnology, CAPA, Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical Industry, Government Procurement
Education
Golden Gate University
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Management - Ageno School of Business
Brigham Young University
Bachelors, Chemistry (Pre-med)
University of Southern California
Regulatory and Clinical Science Course work
University of Utah
Graduate Pharmacology Coursework
Genentech, Inc. July 2002 - Present
Inhale / Nektar 1997 - 2002
Nektar Therapeutics 1996 - 2002
Sequoia Analytical 1992 - 1997
Skills
Product Development, Biotechnology, Biopharmaceuticals, GMP, Lifesciences, GLP, Cell Culture, Sop, HPLC, Purification, Validation, Chromatography, Pharmaceutical Industry, 21 CFR Part 11, FDA, Technology Transfer, Clinical Development, CAPA, Change Control, LIMS
Education
California State University-Hayward 1986 — 1991
Bachelor of Science, Biological Science
San Lorenzo High 1980 — 1984
Diploma, College Prep
Kosan Biosciences (Now Bristol-Myers Squibb) October 2007 - September 2008
Nektar Therapeutics September 2005 - May 2007
Nektar Therapeutics November 2004 - August 2005
Laurence Orthopedic August 2003 - October 2004
Education
California State University-East Bay 2000 — 2002
Bachelor of Business Administration, Computer Information Systems and Telecommunication
Novartis January 2009 - Present
Nektar Therapeutics March 2006 - December 2008
Skills
Biotechnology, Continuous Improvement, FDA, GMP, Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical Industry, Technology Transfer, Sop, Validation
Education
San Jose State University 2001 — 2005
BS, Mechanical Engineer
College of San Mateo 1996 — 2001
AA, Liberal Studies
Chevron June 2008 - Present
Nektar Therapeutics April 2006 - June 2008
Skills
Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, R&D, Biotechnology
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 2000 — 2005
PhD, Chemistry (Organic)
Adams State University 1996 — 2000
BS, Chemistry
Nektar Therapeutics Sr AcccountingNektar Therapeutics2000 - 2011
Education
City College of San Francisco 1982 — 1984
Nektar Therapeutics August 1998 - Present
Nektar Therapeutics 1998 - Present
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1993 — 1997
BS, Biology
Eichleay Engineers May 2011 - Present
Novartis January 2009 - April 2011
Nektar Therapeutics October 2002 - April 2011
Eichleay Engineers 1996 - 2000
Skills
Root Cause Analysis, Sop, Pharmaceutical Industry, CAPA, Commissioning, R&D, Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Project Management, Automation, Continuous Improvement
Education
California State University-Sacramento 1990 — 1996
BS, Mechanical Engineering, Production Management
California State University-Sacramento 1990 — 1995
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering
Nektar Therapeutics 2005 - 2009
GlaxoSmithKline 2002 - 2004
Merck & Company 1999 - 2002
Merck June 1998 - November 1999
Education
Bucknell University 1994 — 1998
Inhale 2000 - Present
Nektar Therapeutics November 2000 - November 2008
(Retired 2008) Nektar Therapeutics November 2000 - October 2008
Education
Arizona State University
FibroGen, Inc. July 2013 - Present
FibroGen, Inc. May 2008 - Present
FibroGen, Inc. August 2007 - May 2008
Nektar Therapeutics 2006 - May 2007
Indyne Inc./US Air Force January 2004 - July 2006
TEK Systems September 2003 - December 2003
Roche Pharmaceuticals August 2000 - May 2003
Roche Pharmaceuticals January 1998 - August 2000
Toshiba America MRI, Inc. September 1993 - December 1998
Toshiba America MRI, Inc. August 1986 - September 1993
Skills
Data Center, IT Operations, Cisco, Microsoft Office, HelpDesk Support, Teamwork, Customer Service, Leadership, Network Administration, Problem Solving, IT Service Management, Information Technology, People Skills, Business Savvy, Analytical Skills, Hardware, Help Desk Support, Infrastructure..., Troubleshooting, Cisco Technologies, Software Documentation, Technical Support, Networking, System Administration, Visio, Windows, Pharmaceutical Industry, Telecommunications, Management, Windows 7, Virtualization, Biotechnology, Vendor Management, Analysis
Education
San Francisco State University
B.S., Business Administration Information Systems
City College of San Francisco
A.S., Computer Science
Independent Program Management Consultant January 2015 - Present
Nektar Therapeutics 2000 - Present
Nektar January 2000 - January 2015
Semnur 2015 - 2015
Semnur 2015 - 2015
Semnur 2015 - 2015
Semnur 2015 - 2015
Semnur 2015 - 2015
Nektar Therapeutics (formerly Inhale Therapeutic Systems, Inc.) January 2000 - January 2009
Roche Pharmaceuticals 1995 - 1996
Skills
Program Management, Product Development, Regulatory Submissions, Negotiation, Problem Solving, Technology Transfer, FDA, GMP, Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Cross-functional Team..., Pharmaceutical Industry, Validation, Drug Development, Clinical Development, Commercialization, Medical Devices, Clinical Trials, Change Control, Management, Lifesciences, CRO, Biopharmaceuticals, Drug Delivery, Life Sciences
Education
Santa Clara University 1994 — 1997
MBA, Quantitative Business Decisions
California State University-East Bay 1989 — 1991
BS, Biology
Gilead Sciences February 2008 - Present
Nektar Therapeutics April 2000 - January 2008
Ferring AB November 1997 - April 2000
Ferring Research Institute, Inc. June 1996 - November 1997
Skills
Biotechnology, Drug Development, Drug Discovery, Validation, Quality System, HPLC, Technology Transfer, GMP, GLP, FDA, Chemistry
Education
San Diego State University-California State University 1993 — 1996
MS, Chemistry
California State University-Long Beach 1990 — 1993
BS, Chemistry
University of California, Irvine 1986 — 1990
BA, Social Sciences
Revance Therapeutics 2011 - Present
StemCells, Inc. January 2009 - 2011
Cell Genesys January 2008 - November 2008
Nektar Therapeutics 2006 - 2007
Cell Genesys 2002 - 2005
Millennium Pharmaceuticals 2001 - 2002
SyStemix 1998 - 2000
Education
California State University-Sacramento
B.S., Biology
Cañada College
A.S, Biology
Solsticeneurosciences June 2009 - Present
Nektar Therapeutics June 2000 - Present
Nektar Therapeutics 2001 - 2007
Syntex-Roche pharmaceutical May 1988 - 1999
Skills
Troubleshooting, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, GMP, Project Management, Lean Manufacturing, Software Documentation, Engineering, Preventive Maintenance, Logistics, Operations Management, Root Cause Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Validation, Six Sigma, FDA, Sop, Quality System, CAPA, Quality Assurance
Education
Chabot College 1980 — 1984
mechanical technician
Sta Cecilia 1973 — 1977
Mechanical Technician
Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D August 2008 - December 2012
Nektar Therapeutics May 2001 - April 2008
Skills
HPLC, Drug Development, GMP, Formulation, Validation, UV/Vis, Gas Chromatography, Differential Scanning..., V&V, GLP, Chemistry, Biopharmaceuticals, Regulatory Affairs, LC-MS, BET, Laboratory, Characterization, Analytical Chemistry, Technology Transfer, Drug Delivery, Chromatography, FDA, Biotechnology, UV, R&D, CAPA, Metered Dose Inhalers, Dry Powder Inhalers, MDI Formulation and..., DPI Formulation and..., Process Development, Pamasol Crimper and..., Aerosol Product..., Nebulizer, Spacer, Aerodynamic Particle..., Particle Deposition in..., Sympatec HELOS Laser..., Malvern Mastersizer, Gamma Scintigraphy, UPLC, Karl Fischer, Thermal Gravimetric..., Differential Scanning..., Scanning Electron..., SprayVIEW
Education
Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health 1991 — 1997
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Carnegie Mellon University 1989 — 1991
Master of Science (MS), Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
Zebra Medical Technologies 2014 - Present
Precision Navigation Consulting LLC 2012 - 2014
WaferGen Biosystems June 2006 - March 2012
WaferGen 2006 - February 2009
Nektar Therapeutics 2003 - 2006
Applied Biosystems 1992 - 2001
Amersham Pharmacia Biotech 1988 - 1992
Skills
Lifesciences, Genotyping, Biomarker Discovery, Biotechnology, Genomics, Molecular Biology, R&D, PCR, Marketing Strategy, Business Developement, Executive Management, Business Development, Product Development, Genetics, Medical Devices, DNA, Commercialization, Strategy, qPCR, Drug Discovery, Biopharmaceuticals, DNA sequencing, Cell Biology, Sequencing, Technology Transfer, Hardware Diagnostics, Bioinformatics, Cell, Infectious Diseases, Biochemistry, Assay Development, Protein Chemistry, Laboratory Automation, Microbiology, Cancer, Life Sciences
Education
Columbia University
Masters, Microbiology, Anatomy & Cell Biology
GB Pant University, India
Masters, Microbiology, General
Stanford University
Astex Pharmaceuticals May 2010 - December 2013
Nektar Therapeutics August 2006 - February 2010
InterMune May 2004 - December 2005
Gen Probe June 2003 - December 2003
Skills
FDA, Clinical Development, Biotechnology, Drug Development, Pharmaceutical Industry, Oncology, Medicine, Clinical Trials, Regulatory Affairs, Regulatory Submissions, Medical Writing, GCP, Lifesciences
Education
Brock University 1990 — 1993
Master of Science (MSc), Biological Sciences, 4.0
Brock University 1987 — 1990
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Honors, Biological Sciences
Ron Reneau and Associates, Inc. August 1981 - Present
Bausch & Lomb 2009 - 2010
LS9, Inc. 2009 - 2010
Personalysis Corporation 1982 - 2010
Jazz Pharmaceuticals 2008 - 2009
VHA 1985 - 2009
Bracco Diagnostics 2001 - 2008
Nektar Therapeutics 2003 - 2005
GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals 2001 - 2003
Convance Biotechnology Contract Manufacturing 1999 - 2001
Skills
Organizational..., Change Management, Organizational..., Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Talent Management, Leadership, Coaching, Team Building, Executive Management, Strategic Planning, Program Management, Organizational Design, Employee Engagement, Succession Planning, Leadership Development, Management Development, Executive Coaching, Workshop Facilitation, Culture Change, Training, Healthcare, Management, Management Consulting, Executive Development, Performance Management, Performance Improvement, Emotional Intelligence, 360 Feedback, Conflict Resolution, Career Development, Personal Development, Conflict Management, Employee Training, Human Resources, Onboarding, Training Delivery, Employee Relations
Education
University of Cincinnati 1968 — 1973
M.A., Interpersonal and Group Communications
DePaul University 1968 — 1971
M.A., Counseling and Ethics
Bellarmine University 1965 — 1968
B.A., Philosophy
Intuit January 2015 - Present
Logitech July 2013 - January 2015
Shutterfly January 2012 - July 2013
Mercury Media Holdings April 2010 - June 2011
Pittsburgh Glass Works, ULC July 2009 - March 2010
General Electric June 2008 - August 2008
Nektar Therapeutics March 2005 - May 2007
Alexza Pharmaceuticals July 2004 - February 2005
Skills
Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Competitive Analysis, Data Analysis, Product Management, Analysis, Strategy, Budgets, Finance, Accounting, Process Improvement
Education
Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of Business
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance and Accounting
University of California, Berkeley
BS, Chemical Engineering
UC Davis June 2007 - Present
Nektar Therapeutics February 2004 - August 2006
Comparative Biosciences Inc. May 2000 - January 2004
Education
University of California, Davis 2006 — 2010
DVM, Lab Animal Medicine
San Jose State University 2001 — 2005
MS, Biological Sciences (Physiology)
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1996 — 2000
BS, Animal Sciences
Gilead Sciences May 2012 - Present
Novartis March 2012 - May 2012
A.N.B. Laboratories Co., Ltd. December 2008 - May 2011
Nektar Therapeutics October 2006 - December 2008
MAP Pharmaceuticals Inc. February 2005 - August 2006
Quintiles Inc. December 2002 - February 2005
Skills
Pharmaceutical Industry, Product Development, Stability Studies, Analytical Methods..., Biotechnology, Analytical Skills, HPLC, GMP, Stability Programs, Drug Delivery, Analytical Method..., Combination Products, Stability Testing, Aerosol Science, Quality System, Analytical Chemistry, Technical Transfers, GLP, Sterilization, CAPA, V&V
Education
Virginia Commonwealth University
Chulalongkorn University
Baxalta October 2014 - Present
Amgen April 2012 - September 2014
Amgen March 2009 - March 2012
Amgen Inc January 2005 - February 2009
Amgen July 2002 - December 2004
Nektar Therapeutics May 2001 - August 2001
Skills
Technology Transfer, Validation, Pharmaceutical Industry, Formulation, Pharmaceutics, Regulatory Affairs, GMP, HPLC, Clinical Trials, Manufacturing, GLP, Biotechnology, FDA, Biopharmaceuticals, Quality Assurance, SOP, Outsourcing Management, Risk Management, Process Simulation, UV, Drug Delivery, Drug Development, Lifesciences, CRO, Risk Assessment, Project Management, Pharmaceuticals, Life Sciences, Product Development, Strategy, R&D, Clinical Development, CAPA, IND, Strategy Formulation, CMO Management
Education
California Lutheran University 2006 — 2008
MBA, Organizational and Managment Behavior
University of Iowa 1997 — 2002
Masters, Pharmaceutics
University of Toledo 1995 — 1997
MS, Industrial Pharmacy and Pharmaceutics
Kakatiya University 1990 — 1994
BS, Pharmaceutical Sciences
City Attorney Office Oakland 2014 - 2015
City Attorney Office Oakland 2014 - 2015
NOVA – SAVI TECHNOLOGY & NETWORKS February 2010 - March 2010
Ashay By The Bay/various 2008 - 2010
PDL BioPharma June 2008 - October 2008
Merck & Company, Inc. June 2007 - April 2008
LAM Research, Corporation July 2007 - October 2007
MediaZone Inc. June 2007 - July 2007
Nektar Therapeutics March 2007 - June 2007
PDL BioPharma 2007 - 2007
Skills
Visio, Microsoft Office, Training, Team Building, Management, Project Management, Leadership
Education
California State University-East Bay 1999 — 2008
RAM Software Solutions Inc June 2013 - Present
Santarus, Inc. October 2012 - May 2013
XOMA November 2011 - October 2012
Nektar Therapeutics October 2010 - October 2011
Hoffman La Roche February 2009 - February 2010
Impax Laboratories 2010 - 2010
smithhanley consulting group 2003 - 2010
Viropharma Inc 2009 - 2009
Abbott Laboratories 2007 - 2009
Targacept, Inc. 2003 - 2007
Skills
Statistical Programmer..., SAS, SQL, CDISC, Databases, Clinical Trials, Clinical Study Design, SAS programming, CRO, Biostatistics, Statistical Programming, Data Management, Data Analysis, Clinical Research, Statistics, Clinical Development, Protocol, CTMS, Survival Analysis, Regulatory Submissions, FDA, CRF design, 21 CFR Part 11, Clinical Data Management, Pharmaceutical Industry, SDTM, Oncology, Drug Development, Therapeutic Areas, MedDRA, Neuroscience, EDC, Sop, Validation, GCP, Oracle Clinical, Infectious Diseases, Biotechnology, ICH-GCP
Education
Gujarat Agricultural University 1979 — 1982
Master of Science, Plant Pathology
Andhra University 1975 — 1978
BS, Biology
ExtRx Corporation April 2001 - Present
CocoaTown LLC January 2008 - Present
ExtRx Corporation January 2000 - Present
Inno Concepts Inc March 1993 - Present
SynthRx Inc January 2005 - April 2011
Nektar Therapeutics July 2006 - February 2008
CytRx Corp January 1991 - September 2000
Skills
GMP, Chemistry, Process Simulation, Manufacturing, Polymers, Purification, Management, Entrepreneurship, Pharmaceutics, Characterization, Team Building, Outsourcing
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology 1983 — 1989
Post Doctoral Fellowhsip, Polymers and Fibers
Case Western Reserve University 1981 — 1982
Post Doctoral Fellowship, Macromolecular Science
University of Madras 1974 — 1981
Ph. D., Polymer Chemistry
Presidency College 1974 — 1976
MSc, Chemistry
Madurai Kamaraj University 1971 — 1974
Bsc, Chemistry
Nektar Therapeutics April 2005 - Present
Anderson Packaging Inc 1995 - 2005
Skills
GMP, FDA, CAPA, Change Control, Quality System, Quality Assurance, Sop, Pharmaceutical Industry, Quality Auditing, Continuous Improvement, Validation, HPLC, Aseptic Processing, GxP, Pharmaceutics, 21 CFR Part 11, V&V, Biotechnology, GLP, Cleaning Validation
Education
Cardinal Stritch University 1999 — 2001
Master of Science in Management
Aurora University 1989 — 1992
Bachelor of Science in Health Science
Travelzoo Inc. May 2009 - Present
Trimble September 2008 - April 2009
Supertex January 2008 - September 2008
Nektar Therapeutics October 2005 - January 2008
Stanford Children's Health Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford February 2003 - October 2005
Deloitte and Touche, LLP 2000 - 2003
Skills
Semiconductor Industry, Cross-functional Team..., Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Income Tax, SOX 404 internal..., online media advertising, SEC Financial Reporting, Proxy, clinical trial...
Education
University of Kansas - Graduate School of Business 1997 — 2000
MBA in Finance, Accounting and Finance, 3.86
Beijing Language and Culture University 1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), French Language and Literature, 3.5
Jing Shan school
Novartis January 2009 - Present
Nektar Therapeutics August 2002 - December 2008
ALZA Corporation 1998 - 2002
Education
California State University-Sacramento
Simmons Management Services, LLC June 2012 - Present
American Chemical Society 2005 - 2014
American Chemical Society 2005 - 2014
Integrated Project Management April 2007 - May 2012
Nektar Therapeutics 2004 - 2007
Crompton Corp. 1997 - 2003
Witco Corp. 1990 - 1997
Skills
R&D, Lifesciences, Cross-functional Team..., Project Management, Process Improvement, Program Management, Change Management, Product Development, Project Planning, Strategic Planning, Manufacturing, Team Building, Management Consulting, Business Analysis, Operations Management, Team Leadership, Biotechnology, Risk Management, Quality Assurance, Project Server, Business Development, Drug Development, Leadership, Coaching, Supply Chain, FDA, Management, Analysis, Clinical Trials, Training, PMP, Medical Devices, Oncology
Education
The University of Memphis 1990 — 1993
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration - Finance Concentration
University of New Orleans 1981 — 1987
PhD, Synthetic Organic Chemistry
Clemson University 1974 — 1980
BS/MS, Chemistry
Nektar therapeutics February 2013 - Present
Nektar Therapeutics March 2007 - Present
Nektar Therapeutics March 2007 - February 2010
Coats & Co, Inc 2005 - 2007
Brookwood Medical Center August 2004 - August 2005
Southern Company July 1997 - May 2004
UAB Hospital July 1993 - July 1997
Parisian June 1992 - August 1993
Skills
Employee Relations, Benefits Administration, Onboarding, Employee Benefits, HRIS, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Performance Management, Applicant Tracking..., Human Resources, Recruiting, New Hire Orientations, Personnel Management, Deferred Compensation, Management
Education
University of Alabama at Birmingham 1994 — 1996
MBA, Management
Auburn University 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
New Perspectives, Inc. January 2014 - Present
Butler America November 2012 - February 2014
Nektar Therapeutics November 2008 - June 2012
Nektar Therapeutics February 2008 - November 2008
Nektar Therapeutics February 2007 - February 2008
Nektar Therapeutics February 2006 - February 2007
Nektar Therapeutics August 2003 - February 2006
Nektar Therapeutics October 2001 - August 2003
Skills
Administrative..., Microsoft Office, MS Project, Accounting, Contract Negotiation, Contract Management, Leadership, Sop, Project Planning, Process Improvement, Program Management, Business Development, Budgets, Biotechnology, Management, Pharmaceutical Industry, Software Documentation, Analysis, Team Building
Education
Athens State University 2007 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Management
John C Calhoun State Community College 2004 — 2008
Associates of Science, Business Administration
John C Calhoun State Community College 2004 — 2008
Associates of Science, Accounting
Virginia College-Birmingham 2001 — 2003
Associates of Applied Science, Administrative Office Management-Medical
Kailos Genetics August 2013 - Present
Al-Razaq Computing Services January 2012 - August 2013
Thermo Fisher Scientific December 2008 - December 2011
Nektar Therapeutics June 2003 - December 2008
PHILLIPS ENGINEERING CO January 2001 - January 2003
BRITISH PETROLEUM (formerly Amoco Chemical Company) January 1996 - January 2000
AMOCO CHEMICAL COMPANY January 1990 - January 1996
Skills
Accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Accounts Payable, Analysis, Budgets, Forecasting, Spreadsheets, Finance, Management, Cost Accounting, Payroll, Financial Reporting, Human Resources, Financial Statements, Process Improvement, Biotechnology
Education
College of Charleston 1977 — 1980
B.S, Business Administration
Cactus Communications November 2013 - Present
Sanguine Biosciences, Inc. June 2013 - October 2013
Nektar Therapeutics November 2008 - June 2012
Harvard University June 2005 - October 2008
The Ohio State University Medical Center January 2003 - June 2005
University of Iowa July 1999 - December 2002
Education
Harvard School of Public Health 2005 — 2008
Post-doctoral Fellow
University of Iowa 1999 — 2005
Ph.D., Immunology
Augustana College 1995 — 1999
B.A., Biology, Biochemistry
Nektar Therapeutics 2004 - 2006
Cabot Corporation 1997 - 2000
Skills
Validation, GMP, GLP, HPLC, Drug Delivery, Pharmaceutical Industry, FDA, Chemistry
Education
Columbia University in the City of New York 2001 — 2002
MA, Science
Boston University 1992 — 1996
Bachelor's Degree, Chemistry
Yu-Jen
Symantec September 2015 - Present
Infosys July 2014 - September 2015
Independent Consultant January 2014 - August 2014
University of Southern California, Marshall School of Business July 2013 - July 2014
Enki Technology January 2012 - July 2013
X/Seed Capital Management September 2011 - January 2012
University of California, Berkeley November 2009 - January 2012
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory -- The Molecular Foundry July 2009 - October 2009
University of California September 2004 - June 2009
Nektar Therapeutics January 2004 - July 2004
Skills
Characterization, Experimentation, UV-Vis, TEM, XRD, XPS, cGMP, Design of Experiments, AFM/STM, Contact Angle..., Dynamic Light Scattering, Market Research, Private Equity, Due Diligence, Venture Capital, Business Analysis, Research, Process Improvement, Processes Development, Thin Films, Sol-gel, Chemical Synthesis, Inorganic Synthesis, Polymer Chemistry, Inorganic Materials, Inorganic Chemistry, Materials Science, Cleantech, Solar Power, Solar Energy, Nanotechnology, Nanomaterials, Nanoparticles, Nanostructures, Nanocomposites, Electrochemistry, Electrochemical..., Quantum Dots, Powder X-ray Diffraction, UV/Vis, Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, coatings, scanning electron..., Catalysis, FTIR, R&D
Education
University of Southern California 2013 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (MBA), IBEAR Class XXXVI
University of California, Berkeley 2009 — 2011
Postdoctoral Fellow, Materials Science
University of California 2004 — 2009
PhD, Physical Chemistry
Carnegie Mellon University 1996 — 2000
B.S., Chemical Engineering
E.O. Smith 1992 — 1996
Pearl Therapeutics April 2015 - Present
Covidien May 2014 - Present
Elixir Medical Corporation September 2011 - March 2014
Cordis Corporation Johnson & Johnson Company (Previously Conor Medsystems) June 2009 - August 2011
Conor Medsystems April 2007 - June 2009
Dionex Corporation August 2004 - April 2007
Nektar Therapeutics 2000 - 2004
Oread Labs 1999 - 2000
Roche Bioscience (formerly Syntex Pharmaceutical) 1994 - 1999
Henkel Research Corporation 1987 - 1993
Skills
GMP, Analytical Chemistry, GLP, HPLC, Chromatography, FDA, Validation, CAPA, V&V, Technology Transfer, Sop, Formulation, R&D, Biotechnology, Drug Delivery
Education
Jami'at Al-Basrah
Master's degree
Actavis plc August 2010 - Present
Nektar Therapeutics 2009 - 2010
Amylin Pharmaceuticals 2008 - 2009
Genitope April 2006 - May 2008
Seattle Genetics January 2003 - March 2006
Vertex Pharmaceuticals January 2002 - January 2003
University of Utah - Employment January 1999 - January 2002
Skills
Mass Spectrometry,..., Impuriruty...
Education
Bowling Green State University
Master's degree, Chemistry
Purdue University
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Analytical Chemistry
Kaiser Permanente July 2007 - Present
Nektar Therapeutics 2006 - 2007
Roche Molecular Systems March 2000 - July 2006
Skills
Training & Development, Leadership Coaching, Needs Analysis, Blended Learning, Learning Management, Staff Training, Training Delivery, Online Training, Technical Training, Team Motivator, Employee Engagement, Writing Skills, Soft Skills, Listening Skills, Time Management, Behavioral Modeling, Leadership Development, Instructor-led Training, Employee Training
Education
California State University-Hayward - School of Business and Economics 1983 — 1988
Skyline High School, Oakland 1979 — 1981
Visa, Inc April 2014 - Present
salesforce.com August 2012 - March 2014
Oracle RightNow General Business Unit July 2011 - August 2012
RichRelevance October 2009 - July 2011
Catalyst Biosciences December 2007 - October 2009
Cytokinetics June 2004 - July 2007
Nektar Therapeutics May 2000 - May 2004
Skills
Administrative Support, Event Management, Scheduling, Conferences, Coordination, Administrative..., Leadership, Travel Arrangements, Process Scheduler, Marketing, PowerPoint, Internal Communications, Time Management, Management, Microsoft Excel, Calendaring, Team Building, Start-ups
Education
California State University-Chico 1990 — 1996
Genentech November 2008 - Present
Nektar Therapeutics July 2008 - November 2008
Sunesis Pharmaceuticals Inc. 2006 - 2008
Skills
Biotechnology, HPLC, Validation, Lifesciences, Pharmaceutical Industry, Clinical Development, GMP, FDA, Oncology, UV/Vis, Clinical Trials, CRO, Spray Drying, Lyophilization, Product Development, Research
Education
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 2001 — 2005
BS, Biochemistry
Nektar Therapeutics March 2010 - Present
Qualitest Pharmaceuticals May 2008 - March 2010
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals October 2004 - March 2007
Purdue Pharma November 2002 - August 2004
Bristol-Myers Squibb January 2000 - November 2002
Education
Temple University 1996 — 1998
MA, Biology
Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University 1992 — 1996
BS, Biology
Nektar Therapeutics February 2010 - Present
Intradigm Corporation November 2009 - February 2010
Roche pharmaceuticals April 2008 - January 2010
Roche Palo Alto December 2005 - April 2008
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign June 2003 - August 2005
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2003 — 2005
MS, Nutritional Sciences
Institut national agronomique Paris-Grignon 1999 — 2002
DAA, Human Biology and Nutrition
Waters Corporation September 1998 - Present
Endo Pharmaceuticals September 1998 - Present
Nektar Therapeutics 1998 - Present
Vintage Pharmaceuticals September 1996 - September 1998
Pathology Associates, P.C. September 1995 - September 1996
Skills
Validation, FDA, Quality Control, 21 CFR Part 11, Mass Spectrometry, Troubleshooting, Medical Devices, Computer System..., GxP, ISO 13485, R&D, Field Service, Design of Experiments, Data Management, Software Documentation, HPLC-MS, GC-FID, Agilent 1100, Agilent GC, Empower, MassLynx, Agilent 1200, Equipment Qualification, New Product..., Clinical Applications, Microsoft Office 2007, UV/MS Autopurification, Compliance, Windows Server, Windows 7, Windows XP Pro, Agilent 7890GC, Waters Qda Detector, Chromatography, HPLC, UV/Vis, Gas Chromatography, GMP, Change Control, Analytical Chemistry
Education
Athens State University 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Chemistry
Kasler Law November 2007 - Present
Nektar Therapeutics June 2002 - November 2007
Health Hero Network 1998 - 2002
Heller Ehrman LLP 1996 - 1998
Syntex Corporation 1987 - 1996
Skills
Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Licensing, Technology Transfer, FDA, Intellectual Property, Commercialization, Contract Negotiation, Medical Devices, Life Sciences
Education
Cornell University - College of Arts and Sciences
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History
University of California, Berkeley - School of Law
Juris Doctor, Law
Oxford Global Resources July 2014 - Present
Arthur Semkoff October 2013 - Present
Pacira Pharmaceuticals April 2010 - November 2012
Cell Genesys Inc June 2002 - March 2009
Nektar Therapeutics July 1999 - May 2002
IDEC Pharmaceutical Corp June 1992 - June 1999
Life Sciences International January 1990 - June 1992
Genentech August 1986 - January 1989
Skills
GMP, Validation, FDA, Manufacturing, Troubleshooting, Engineering, Product Development, Management, Biopharmaceuticals, Budgets, Software Documentation, Quality System, Regulatory Affairs, Medical Devices, Clinical Trials, Customer Service, Change Control, Preventive Maintenance, Lifesciences, Strategic Planning, Machining, Project Management, Quality Control, Program Management, 21 CFR Part 11, Maintenance Management, V&V, Facilities Management, Biotechnology, CAPA, Training, Quality Assurance, Maintenance, Cross-functional Team..., Team Building, Pharmaceutical Industry, Process Simulation, Sop, Technology Transfer, Continuous Improvement, GxP, R&D, Process Engineering, Calibration, Aseptic Processing, Life Sciences
Education
College of San Mateo 1900 — 1900
Industrial Engineering; Machine Tool Technology/ Welding/ Drafting
De Anza College 1900 — 1900
Certificate, Automotive Machining
Skyline College 1900 — 1900
Automotive Mechanics
Skyline College 1900 — 1900
AA, Political Science/ Economics
FUJIFILM Dimatix January 2010 - Present
Hayes Handpiece Repair March 2004 - March 2015
FUJIFILM Dimatix January 2007 - January 2010
Nektar Therapeutics January 2006 - January 2007
Nektar Therapeutics January 1997 - January 2004
EOS Corporation January 1996 - January 1997
United States Navy USS Philippine Sea January 1986 - January 1992
Skills
R&D, Medical Devices, Product Development, Electronics, Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Design for Manufacturing, Design of Experiments, Engineering, FDA, Engineering Management, Technology Transfer, Manufacturing..., Semiconductors, SPC, Start-ups, Embedded Systems, Cross-functional Team..., Automation, Process Simulation, Electrical Engineering, Product Management
Education
Colorado Technical University 2007 — 2008
ASBM, Business
Shire Pharmaceuticals September 2012 - Present
MicroDose Therapeutx 2011 - September 2012
Bristol-Myers Squibb 2007 - 2011
Ferro Corporation 2002 - 2007
University of Bradford 2001 - 2002
Nektar Therapeutics 2000 - 2002
University of Bradford 1996 - 2001
University of Bradford 1997 - 2000
De Montfort University 1993 - 1996
University of Strathclyde 1991 - 1993
Skills
Pharmaceuticals, Process Engineering, Crystallization, Drug Delivery, R&D, Materials Science, GMP, Medical Devices, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical..., Formulation Development, Pharmaceutical Industry, Formulation
Education
Московский Государственный Университет им. М.В. Ломоносова (МГУ) 1985 — 1991
PhD, Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Belarusian State University 1980 — 1985
MSc, physics - optics
ZOLL Circulation January 2013 - Present
Avantec Vascular August 2012 - January 2013
Hansen Medical May 2011 - June 2012
Genomic Health August 2008 - January 2011
XTENT, Inc. 2007 - 2008
Cholestech April 2006 - October 2007
Nektar Therapeutics April 1998 - March 2006
B. Braun McGaw August 1991 - April 1998
Skills
Design Control, Risk Management, CAPA, FDA, ISO 13485, Medical Devices, V&V, Quality System, Validation, GMP, ISO 14971, R&D, Manufacturing, Quality Control, Biotechnology, Change Control, Design of Experiments, 21 CFR Part 11, Quality Assurance, Sop, SPC, Root Cause Analysis, Quality Management, ISO, Cross-functional Team..., Process Simulation, Lean Manufacturing, SOP
Education
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 1986 — 1991
BS, Industrial Engineer
Nektar Therapeutics June 2015 - Present
Nektar Therapeutics August 2013 - June 2015
BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. September 2012 - August 2013
BioMarin November 2010 - August 2012
BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. March 2006 - November 2010
Aerovance, Inc. 2005 - 2005
University of Sunderland 1980 - 1990
Skills
Pharmacovigilance, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmaceutical Industry, Clinical Trials, Clinical Development, GCP, Regulatory Submissions, CRO, IND, Oncology, FDA, 21 CFR Part 11, CTMS, Drug Safety, GxP
Education
University California, Berkeley Extension 2005 — 2006
Anglia Ruskin University 1999 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Health, First
Anglia Ruskin University 1992 — 1995
RGN; Dip (H.E.), General Nursing
Geron Corporation May 2011 - Present
Nektar Therapeutics June 2010 - August 2010
ANACOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC December 2007 - February 2009
NUVELO, INC April 2006 - August 2007
DaVITA INC February 2005 - April 2006
Applera Corporation January 1999 - January 2003
HEARTPORT, INC April 1997 - June 1999
Skills
WebEx, Interviews, Adobe Acrobat, Management, Recruiting, Lotus Notes, Business Development
Education
UC Extension Silicon Valley 2008 — 2009
None, Drug Development/Biotechnology
Chabot College 1970 — 1972
A.A., Medical Assisting, Accounting
Cal-State East Bay
None, Creative Writing, Economics, Political Science
Chabot College
AA, Medical
Foothill College
None, Small Business Administration, Interior Design
Boston Scentific Corporation May 2006 - Present
Boston Scientific Inc 2006 - Present
Respironics ( Now Phillips Healthcare ) 2003 - 2006
Nektar Therapeutics 2001 - 2003
Guidant ( Now Abbott Vascular ) 1999 - 2002
Johnson & Johnson Medical 1997 - 1999
Mallinckrodt ( Now Covidien ) 1994 - 1997
GE Osmonics 1990 - 1994
HPCL 1987 - 1990
Skills
Quality System, Design Control, FMEA, Six Sigma, Quality Assurance, FDA, Process Validation, Medical Devices, Quality Systems, Quality Inspection, ISO 13485, QSR, ISO 14971, Quality Engineering, SPC, 510 K, Product Development, Minitab, Root Cause Analysis, Failure Analysis, Injection Molding, Extrusion, Product Transfer, Supplier Quality, Quality Management, Quality Auditing, ASQ Certifications:..., Certified BSI Lead...
Education
California State University-Fullerton
Pharmaceutical Engineering
National Institute of Technology, India
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
San Diego State University-California State University
MSME
University of California, Berkeley
Business Administration and Management
University of California, San Diego
Graduate Study in Advanced Manufacturing
Nektar Therapeutics 2007 - Present
Education
California State University-Hayward
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Accounting
University of California, Santa Barbara
Bachelor's degree, Geography
Nektar Therapeutics May 2010 - Present
Nektar Therapeutics May 2010 - Present
Boston Scientific Neuromodulation October 2008 - Present
Allergan Medical October 2007 - October 2008
Amgen Inc May 2006 - October 2007
Amgen Inc February 2005 - March 2006
Amgen Inc June 2002 - September 2004
Amgen Inc October 1998 - June 2002
PPD Pharmaco February 1998 - September 1998
Kendle International October 1996 - February 1998
Skills
Clinical Trials, GCP, CRO, Clinical Research, Oncology, Clinical Monitoring, Therapeutic Areas, Sop, Medical Writing, Protocol, Clinical Study Design, Hematology, FDA, Medical Devices, Medical Affairs
Education
Far Eastern University
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Virgen Milagrosa Medical Institute
Virgen Milagrosa University Foundation
MD
Becton Dickinson September 2003 - Present
BD September 2003 - Present
Nektar Therapeutics 2000 - 2003
Novartis 1997 - 2000
Skills
Pharmaceutical Industry, Clinical Development, Biotechnology, Drug Development, Sop, GCP, CRO, Clinical Research, Regulatory Submissions, Medicine, Clinical Operations, Life Sciences, SOP, Clinical Trials
Education
UNC Chapel Hill 1989 — 1991
Master's degree
Brown University 1982 — 1986
BA, MS
Cognate BioServices March 2014 - September 2014
Oso BioPharmaceuticals Manufacturing, LLC August 2013 - March 2014
Dendreon Corporation June 2010 - September 2012
Nektar Therapeutics March 2008 - June 2010
Mylan Pharmaceuticals ULC 2000 - 2003
Oread Laboratories 1995 - 2000
Skills
GMP, Leadership, Recruiting, GLP, Validation, FDA, Pharmaceutical Industry, Biotechnology, Quality Control, Sop, R&D, HPLC, Drug Development, Technology Transfer, LIMS, SOP, CAPA, Change Management
Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 1989 — 1994
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Biochemistry
Brigham Young University 1982 — 1984
Master's Degree, Zoology
Brigham Young University 1975 — 1982
Bachelor's Degree, Chemistry
FibroGen, Inc. October 2014 - Present
FibroGen, Inc. October 2014 - Present
Nektar Therapeutics March 2014 - October 2014
RPS Inc., on assignment for Novartis Vaccines & Diagnostics April 2013 - March 2014
AVEO Oncology October 2010 - April 2013
Fredericksburg Eye Associates July 2009 - August 2010
NetApp August 2008 - February 2009
Kuper Sotheby's International Realty October 2007 - June 2008
Skills
Clinical Operations, Budget Analyst, Vendor Relationships, Outsourcing, Vendor Management, Contract Negotiation, Accruals, Metrics Reporting, Great Plains Software, SAP, Microsoft Office, Oracle Applications, Clinical Trials, CTMS, CRO, Clinical Research, Clinical Development
Education
Boston College
Essentials of Initiating Clinical Research Course, Clinical Research
University of the Incarnate Word
Bachelors, Biology
Millennium Systems Services, Inc. February 2015 - Present
Belk October 2014 - April 2015
Nektar Therapeutics July 2014 - September 2014
Huntsville Hospital February 2012 - September 2013
Bastion Technologies September 2009 - November 2009
Vision Centric Inc June 2008 - October 2008
ADTRAN June 2007 - May 2008
Skills
Editing, Software Documentation, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Copy Editing, Layout, Proofreading, HTML, Graphics, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Illustration, Social Media, Blogging, Graphic Design, Web Design, Teamwork, Creative Writing, Windows, PowerPoint, MS Project, Microsoft Excel, Proposal Writing, Visio, Research, Singing, Dancing, Sewing, Costume Design, XML, PTS (Publication..., Adobe Acrobat, UltraEdit, Arbortext Epic Editor
Education
Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University 2011 — 2011
University of Alabama in Huntsville 2003 — 2008
BA, English, Technical Communications
Western Governors University January 2014 - Present
Nektar Therapeutics November 2009 - January 2014
South Dakota State University July 2005 - April 2010
Skills
Pharmacokinetics, Validation, GMP, Quality System, Quality Assurance, Science, Bioanalysis, Pharmaceutical Industry, GLP, Protein Chemistry, Sop, Biotechnology, Assay Development
Education
South Dakota State University 2005 — 2010
PhD, Chemistry
College of St. Benedict 2001 — 2005
BA, Chemistry
Dance Biopharm Inc. Senior Research Associate IIMAP Pharmaceuticals, Inc.2011 - 2013
MAP Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 2008 - 2011
MAP Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 2005 - 2008
Nektar Therapeutics 2003 - 2005
Skills
Andersen Cascade..., Next Generation..., Dose Content Uniformity..., GxP Training Coordinator, Drug Delivery, Quality Assurance, Biotechnology, Medical Devices, GMP, FDA, CAPA, Quality System, Sop, Clinical Development, GLP
Education
California State University-Sacramento
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Biology
Baxter International Inc. September 2013 - Present
Western Dental Services January 2011 - March 2011
Hertz April 2008 - January 2011
Nektar Therapeutics August 2004 - December 2004
Impax Laboratories June 2003 - August 2003
Skills
Sales, Management, Project Management, Time Management, Fleet Management, Inventory Management, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Budgets, Customer Retention, Strategy, Team Building, Social Networking, Customer Service, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Leadership, PowerPoint, Process Improvement, Coaching, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, GMP, Account Management, Manufacturing, Training
Education
California Lutheran University 2005 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Marketing Communications, 2.4
Mellanox Technologies January 2012 - Present
Affymetrix January 2009 - January 2012
Affymetrix December 2006 - January 2009
Affymetrix March 2007 - March 2008
Affymetrix March 2004 - December 2006
Nektar Therapeutics March 2003 - March 2004
Abbott October 2001 - March 2003
Skills
Haz Mat Certified, FDA Audit Experience, IATA Certified, QBR ‘s, Accounts Payable/..., Product Management, GMP, 3PL, Project Coordinator, SAP, Import/Export Operations, EDI, Cross-functional Team..., ERP, IATA, Logistics, MRP, Management, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Procurement, Project Planning, Purchasing, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Warehouse Management, Warehousing, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Operations Management, Inventory Control, Lean Manufacturing, Shipping, Analysis, Supply Management, Product Development, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Materials Management, Project Management, Training, Program Management, Logistics Management, Supply Chain..., Sales, Budgets, Leadership, Biotechnology, Strategic Sourcing
Education
APICS SANTA CLARA 2009 — 2010
Certification of Completion, Supply Chain Management Course/ Detailed Scheduling & Planning, 4.0
Computer Leaning Institute 1998 — 1999
Certification in Network Technology, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, 4.0
CSU Stanislaus 1989 — 1992
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
GILROY HIGH SCHOOL 1984 — 1988
Diploma, General Studies, 3.0