Geron Corporation
Industry: Biotechnology company
DescriptionGeron Corporation is a biotechnology company located in Menlo Park, California, which specializes in developing and commercializing therapeutic products for cancer that inhibit telomerase. CEO: John A Scarlett (Sep 2011–) Headquarters: Menlo Park, CA Founder: Michael D. West Number of employees: 15
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Geron Corporation Employees
Asterias Biotherapeutics April 2013 - Present
Spink Consulting January 2012 - March 2013
Geron Corporation 2003 - 2011
McKinsey & Company 2001 - 2003
Skills
Biochemistry, Product Development, Strategic Alliances, Corporate Development, Project Management, Stem Cells, Business Development, Strategic Planning, Program Management, Cell Therapy, Management Consulting, Regenerative Medicine, Operations Management, Biotechnology, Technology Transfer, Lifesciences, Clinical Development, Cardiovascular Disease, Oncology, R&D Operations, Biologics, Protein Chemistry, Protein Structure, Protein-protein..., Team Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Team Management, Start-ups, Strategy
Education
Stanford University School of Medicine 1996 — 2001
Ph.D., Cancer Biology
Rice University 1992 — 1996
B.A., Biochemistry
Epitomics - an Abcam Company 2011 - Present
Siemens Healthcare May 2010 - July 2010
Geron Corporation February 2007 - May 2010
Progenitor Cell Therapy December 2005 - February 2007
Nektar Therapeutics November 2004 - December 2005
Skills
Immunoassays, Monoclonal Antibodies, Immunohistochemistry, Sop, FDA, Staining, ELISA, Assay Development, Antibodies, Protein Purification, Drug Discovery, Protein Chemistry, PCR, Cell Culture, SOP, Cell
Education
University of Auckland
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
Legacy Health October 2014 - Present
Giant Eagle October 2012 - May 2014
The James Comprehensive Cancer Center June 2011 - May 2012
Indiana University Department of Medical & Molecular Genetics October 2009 - August 2010
Indiana University Department of Medical & Molecular Genetics 2004 - 2009
Stanford University Hospital and Clinics March 2002 - August 2002
Geron Corporation September 2001 - March 2002
Indiana University Department of Medical & Molecular Genetics July 1999 - August 2001
Skills
Cancer, IV, Healthcare, Patient Education, Patient Safety, Laboratory, Infectious Diseases, Pharmacy, Patient Counseling, Hospitals, Medication Therapy...
Education
The Ohio State University 2010 — 2014
Doctor of Pharmacy
Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis 2008 — 2009
Independent Study, Philosophy
Indiana University Bloomington 2002 — 2004
Bachelor's Degree, BA Music, with Distinction
Indiana University Bloomington 1995 — 1999
Bachelor's Degree, BS Biology
Cel Analytical January 2006 - Present
Envirosurvey January 2006 - Present
Geron Corporation December 1999 - December 2002
Incyte Genomic January 2001 - February 2002
Skills
Water, Biotechnology, Environmental Awareness, Drinking Water, Lifesciences, Soil, Hazardous Waste..., PCR, LIMS, Molecular Biology, Environmental Science, Laboratory, ELISA, Engineering, Biochemistry, Cell Culture, Environmental Compliance, Environmental..., Microbiology, Environmental Consulting, Groundwater, Research, Cell Biology, qPCR, Science, Project Management, Chemistry
Education
University of California, Santa Barbara 1992 — 1999
PhD, Molecular/Celluar/Development Biology
University of California, Berkeley 1983 — 1989
Bachelor of Science, Microbiology
san domenico school
High School
Tesla Motors January 2014 - Present
Tesla Motors October 2012 - January 2014
Tesla Motors January 2012 - October 2012
Intematix September 2011 - November 2011
Baxter Healthcare April 2011 - June 2011
Foothill Law Group February 2011 - April 2011
Geron Corporation August 2008 - January 2011
Belmont Optique August 2007 - March 2009
Skills
Work Instructions, Fasteners, Manufacturing, Automotive, GMP, Validation, Sop, CAPA, Quality Assurance, Quality System, Biotechnology, Cell Culture, Medical Devices
Education
Notre Dame de Namur University 2004 — 2008
B.S., Biochemistry
Saint Francis High School 1998 — 2002
Rogers Middle school 1996 — 1999
Independant May 2014 - Present
Montana State University September 2002 - April 2014
Stratagene June 2000 - July 2002
Lynx Therapeutics inc October 1999 - May 2000
Geron Corporation February 1999 - October 1999
Auburn Area Evening Pet Clinic May 1991 - December 1995
Placer County Public Health Laboratory January 1992 - December 1992
Animal Medical Center May 1989 - May 1991
Skills
Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Laboratory, recombinant DNA..., RT-PCR, Sales, Research, Biochemistry, PCR, Protein Chemistry, Life Sciences, Cell Culture, Cell Biology, Sequencing, Protein Purification, Microarray, RNA isolation, RNAi, Gene Expression, Protein Expression, UV/Vis, Site directed..., Western Blotting, FPLC, MALS, Mass Spectrometry, Viral production, Molecular Cloning, SDS-PAGE, Tissue Culture, Gel Electrophoresis, Marketing, Dog Training, Pets, Animal Nutrition, Animal Behavior, Animal Training, Animal Welfare, Animal Husbandry, Animal Work, Animals, Dogs, Veterinary Medicine, Microbiology, Customer Service, Management, Science, Public Health
Education
Texas A&M University 1996 — 1998
Bachelor of Science (BS), Microbiology, General
Hathaway Dinwiddie January 2015 - Present
Stryker July 2014 - December 2014
Tessera (Contract worker through Robert Half) March 2013 - August 2013
Opent TV/ Nagra (Contract worker through Robert Half) December 2012 - January 2013
Spansion (Contractor through Volt), January 2012 - September 2012
Geron Corporation August 2005 - November 2011
Manatt Phelps & Phillips October 2002 - August 2005
CacheVision, Inc May 2001 - February 2002
Skills
Administrative..., Legal Assistance, Calendaring, Filing, Intellectual Property, Invoicing
Education
De Anza College 2006 — 2009
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Zoomforth May 2012 - August 2012
Geron Corporation May 2011 - July 2011
Skills
Video Production, Adobe Premeire, Screenwriting, Magazine Design, InDesign, Cinematography, Video Editing, Final Cut Pro, Photography, Film, Editing, Photoshop, Film Production, Microsoft Office, Multimedia, After Effects
Education
University of Miami 2012 — 2016
History and Screenwriting, GPA: 3.75
GPA, Specialty Substrate Solutions June 2010 - Present
Broadacre Management Company October 2007 - June 2010
Geron Corporation November 2006 - September 2007
Maxygen February 2006 - November 2006
Broadacre Management Company July 2002 - September 2005
Hawthorne House Apts., Jupiter Communities LLC. May 1997 - June 2002
Midway Airlines, Corporate Wings, AMCORP Flight Center March 1990 - May 1997
Skills
Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Offset Printing, Aircraft Maintenance &..., Property & Building..., Digital Printing, Operations Management, Variable Data Printing, Project Management, Microsoft Office, Product Development, Flexo, Team Building, Program Management, Account Management, Contract Negotiation, Aircraft, Aviation, Maintenance, PowerPlant, Strategic Planning, Facilities Management, Root Cause Analysis, Aircraft Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance
Education
Lewis University 1987 — 1993
Bachelor of Science (BS), Aviation Maint./Avionics
South Suburban College 1989 — 1991
Associate of Science (A.S.), Electronics Engineering Technology
California State University San Marcos January 2014 - Present
Palomar College August 2012 - Present
Aragon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. May 2010 - May 2012
Exelixis, Inc. April 2007 - May 2010
Ligand Pharmaceuticals October 2004 - April 2007
Axys Pharmaceuticals August 1998 - August 1999
Geron Corporation July 1997 - July 1998
Skills
Chemistry, Teaching, Vinyasa Yoga, Organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Research, Drug Discovery
Education
University of California, Irvine 1999 — 2004
PhD, Organic Chemistry
University of California, Berkeley 1993 — 1997
B.A., Chemistry
Citrix July 2014 - Present
Athletic Edge Sports and Academic Foundation Inc January 2005 - Present
Cisco April 2007 - October 2013
Geron Corporation February 2005 - March 2007
Southern Wine & Spirits January 2003 - November 2004
SGI February 2001 - December 2002
Skills
Budgets, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Project Management, Travel Arrangements, Telepresence, Video Conferencing, Tandberg, Conference Coordination, Event Planning, Calendaring, Mac, PC, Blue Pumpkin, Oracle, HRIS, HTML, Multi Tasking, Payroll, Interviews, International Logistics, C Level Management, Leadership
Education
James Logan High School 1993 — 1997
California State University-Hayward
Business Administration and Management, General
Asterias Biotherapeutics February 2014 - Present
Boehringer Ingelheim September 2012 - January 2014
Geron Corporation May 2009 - March 2012
Bayer Healthcare Pharma April 2007 - May 2009
Berlex Biosciences May 2006 - March 2007
Berlex Biosciences May 1999 - May 2006
Skills
Upstream, Process Development, Process Improvement, Cell Culture, Biotechnology, Scalability, Cell, JMP, Cell Therapy, FDA, Process Simulation, GMP, Fermentation, Validation, Technology Transfer, Stem Cells, Biopharmaceuticals, Life Sciences, Chemistry
Education
The Johns Hopkins University 1993 — 1999
PhD, Chemical Engineering
Penn State University 1988 — 1992
BS, Chemical Engineering
Bio-Rad Laboratories September 2012 - Present
University of Iowa June 2011 - June 2012
University of Iowa, Gyn/Onc. department November 2009 - May 2011
Huntsman Cancer Institute January 2007 - December 2009
Geron Corporation June 1997 - June 2002
University of California, Santa Cruz June 1996 - June 1997
Arroyo Seco Vineyards 1992 - 1994
Skills
Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Cell Biology, Western Blotting, Molecular Cloning, Protein Purification, Lifesciences, Protein Chemistry, Flow Cytometry, Biotechnology, Genomics, Assay Development, Cell, Presentations, Cancer Research, Immunofluorescence, Team Leadership, Data Analysis, In Vivo, Cell Culture, PCR, Life Sciences
Education
University of Utah 2002 — 2007
PhD, Oncological Sciences
University of California, Santa Cruz 1994 — 1996
Bachelors, Mol. Bio. and Biochemistry
Genentech July 2014 - Present
Bavarian Nordic A/S September 2012 - July 2014
Geron Corporation 2009 - 2012
Roche Pharmaceuticals February 2009 - August 2009
Wayne State University August 2005 - May 2008
Skills
Flow Cytometry, Cell Culture, Western Blotting, PCR, Immunology, Molecular Cloning, Molecular Biology, FACS, Gel Electrophoresis, Transfection, RNA isolation
Education
Wayne State University 2006 — 2008
MS, Molecular Biotechnology
Kurukshetra University
MS, Botany
Kurukshetra University
Bachelors, Chemistry
Solazyme, Inc. March 2008 - Present
Geron Corporation March 2005 - March 2008
Geron Corporation 2000 - 2008
Peter J. Solomon Company 1999 - 2000
Barington Capital Group 1997 - 1999
Skills
Commercialization, Corporate Development, Start-ups, Biotechnology, Business Development, Technology Transfer, Product Development, Strategic Planning, Venture Capital, Product Management, Business Strategy, Mergers, Strategy, Due Diligence, R&D, Mergers & Acquisitions, Renewable Energy, Energy, Entrepreneurship, International Business, Biofuels, Competitive Analysis, Corporate Finance, Strategic Partnerships, Biopharmaceuticals, Financial Modeling, Private Equity, Leadership, Cleantech, Lifesciences, Valuation, Strategic Consulting, Cross-functional Team..., Licensing, Joint Ventures, Product Marketing, Business Planning, Drug Development, Management, New Business Development, Executive Management, Investments, Financial Analysis, Investor Relations, P&L Management, Finance
Education
Stanford University Graduate School of Business 2003 — 2005
MBA
Columbia University in the City of New York 1993 — 1997
BA
Geron Corporation December 2014 - February 2015
Woods Law Group June 2014 - August 2014
Massachusetts Teachers Association November 2013 - February 2014
Argopoint LLC September 2012 - December 2012
Suffolk County District Attorney's Office June 2012 - August 2012
Law Offices of Wallace C. Doolittle January 2010 - March 2011
Elliot Pattison Sails and Hogin Sails June 2007 - November 2007
Skills
Non-disclosure..., Licensing Agreements, Licensing Negotiations, Transactional Law, 10K, Proxy Statements, D&O Questionnaires, Material Transfer..., Secured Transactions, Payment Systems, Banking Law, International Business..., IP, Trademarks, Legal Research, Criminal Law, Legal Writing, Lexis, Social Media, Analysis, Appeals, Legal Support, Westlaw, Accounting, Management, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Ethics, Corporate Social..., Sales, Operations Management, Real Estate Financing, Sailing
Education
Northeastern University School of Law
JD/MBA
University of California, Berkeley
BA, Philosophy
Laguna Beach High School
HS Diploma
ProPharma Group April 2012 - November 2012
Geron Corporation December 2007 - December 2011
Berlex Labs May 1998 - March 2007
Berlex Labs 1990 - 1998
Codon Corporation 1985 - 1990
Western Regional Research Center (ARS, USDA) 1982 - 1985
Western Regional Research Center (ARS, USDA) 1976 - 1982
Skills
cGMP Manufacturing, Process Development, Biotechnology, Cell Culture, Validation, Fermentation Technology, Stem Cells, Project Management, Aseptic Processing, Bioreactors, Biogas, Technical Writing, SOP, Equipment Selection, Sop, cGMP manufacturing, Process Simulation, Lifesciences, V&V, Biopharmaceuticals, Cell, Protein Purification, Chromatography, Protein Chemistry, Bioreactor, ELISA, Pharmaceutical Industry, GMP, GLP, Purification, Technology Transfer, Tissue Culture, In Vitro, Monoclonal Antibodies, Drug Development, Life Sciences
Education
University of California, Berkeley
BA, Zoology, Mathematics (minor)
Cardiovascular Institute, Stanford April 2012 - Present
Geron May 2011 - March 2012
Geron Corporation January 1996 - March 2012
Education
Harvard University 1983 — 1990
Ph.D, Cell and Developmental Biology
WaferGen July 2015 - Present
Fluidigm Corporation June 2013 - July 2015
Prescience International March 2012 - February 2013
Startup, Biopharmaceuticals July 2011 - February 2012
Rigel January 2008 - June 2011
Efficient Frontier July 2010 - September 2010
Geron Corporation August 2007 - October 2007
Cellerant Therapeutics November 2005 - June 2007
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, New Business Development, Biotechnology, Market Research, Business Planning, Pharmaceuticals, Competitive Analysis, Pharmaceutical Industry, Project Management, Strategy, Start-ups, Life Sciences
Education
UC Berkeley 2012 — 2012
BioExec Institute
University of California, San Diego - The Rady School of Management 2009 — 2011
MBA, Marketing, Business Development, BioPharmaceuticals
University of California, Riverside 1999 — 2004
BS, Neuroscience
Geron Corporation 2011 - Present
Speedworks 2010 - 2010
Proteolix, Inc. 2009 - 2010
Tercica, Inc. 2001 - 2008
Covance Biotechnology Services, Inc. 1993 - 2001
Sensus Drug Development Corportion 1992 - 2001
Novo Nordisk Pharmaceucticals, Inc. 1991 - 1993
Greenwich Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1985 - 1990
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania 1982 - 1986
McNeil Pharmaceuticals (Johnson & Johnson) 1982 - 1985
Education
University of Colorado 1980 — 1982
Endocrinology & Diabetes Fellowship
Hospital of University of Pennsylvania 1977 — 1980
Internal Medicine Residency Program
University of Chicago - The Pritzker School of Medicine 1973 — 1977
MD with Honors
Earlham College 1969 — 1973
BA, Chemistry
Ahold September 2015 - Present
Sat for the July, 2015 New York and Massachusetts Bar Exams July 2015 - July 2015
Morse, Barnes-Brown & Pendleton, P.C. December 2014 - February 2015
Massachusetts Securities Division August 2014 - November 2014
Northeastern University School of Law, Intellectual Property Clinic August 2014 - November 2014
Geron Corporation May 2014 - August 2014
Wolf Greenfield December 2013 - February 2014
U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Administrative Law Judges May 2013 - August 2013
EMC July 2011 - July 2012
Tufts University September 2010 - May 2011
Skills
Research, Data Analysis, History, Qualitative Research, English, Policy Analysis, Contract Negotiation, Open Source Licensing, Patent Licensing, Non-disclosure..., Patent Litigation, Trademarks, Securities Regulation, Trade Secrets, Intellectual Property, Legal Compliance, Securities Fraud, Privacy Law, Westlaw, LexisNexis, Licensing, Due Diligence, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Corporate Law, Copyright Law, Patents
Education
Northeastern University School of Law 2012 — 2015
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Concentration: Intellectual Property and Innovation
Tufts University 2007 — 2011
BA, Ancient History (Major), Astrophysics (Minor), 3.62 (cum laude)
Mamaroneck High School 2003 — 2007
High School
BioTime, Inc. March 2012 - Present
Geron Corporation July 2007 - March 2012
Millipore Corporation July 2005 - July 2007
Kudirka & Jobse, LLP January 2005 - July 2005
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP January 2002 - January 2005
Pennie & Edmonds January 2001 - January 2002
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Patent preparation, Freedom to operate, Biotechnology, Freedom to Operate, Patents, Patentability, Patent Litigation, Biopharmaceuticals, Intellectual Property, Licensing, Prior Art Search, Patent Applications, Molecular Biology, Lifesciences, Invention, Due Diligence, Trademarks, Biochemistry, Legal Opinions, Immunology
Education
Harvard University 1992 — 2000
Ph.D. Division, Medical Sciences
University of Massachusetts 1984 — 1987
B.S, Biology
Boston University School of Law 1978 — 1981
J.D, Law
Brandeis University 1973 — 1977
A.B, English Literature
GuideSpark April 2014 - Present
Dell November 2004 - April 2014
vcfo September 2000 - November 2004
Geron Corporation 1999 - 2000
Visa 1998 - 1999
EurekaBank 1996 - 1998
Wilshire Montgomery Associates 1994 - 1996
Skills
Lotus Notes, Visio, Outlook, Salesforce.com, SharePoint, Microsoft Office, Database Administration, Access, PeopleSoft, Project Management, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, QuickBooks, Event Planning
Education
College of San Mateo 1985 — 1987
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Business Administration and Management, General, 3.5
ERGOMED PLC September 2014 - Present
Acucela Inc. 2011 - August 2014
Light Sciences Oncology 2005 - 2011
Light Sciences Corporation January 2001 - September 2005
Cell Therapeutics Inc. 1997 - 2000
Angiotech Pharmaceutical Inc. 1996 - 1997
Geron Corporation 1993 - 1996
Biomembrance Institute 1991 - 1993
Skills
Microsoft Office, Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Leadership, PowerPoint, Research, Training, Process Improvement, English, Outlook, Photoshop, Windows, Marketing Strategy, Sales Management, Strategy, Recruiting, Change Management, HTML
Education
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Postdoctoral training, Molecular Genetics
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Microbiology and Molecular Genetics
National Taiwan University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biochemistry
Terumo BCT June 2015 - Present
Terumo BCT September 2011 - June 2015
Geron January 2011 - September 2011
GERON CORPORATION April 2009 - September 2011
GERON CORPORATION April 2009 - December 2010
Carter BloodCare August 2006 - April 2009
Carter BloodCare August 2006 - April 2009
Carter BloodCare May 2005 - August 2006
Children's Medical Center May 2005 - August 2006
University Medical Center June 2002 - September 2003
Skills
Clinical Development, Biotechnology, FDA, Cell, Clinical Research, SOP, Laboratory, Life Sciences, Validation, Cell Culture, Medical Devices, Oncology
Education
Texas Tech University Health Science Center 2001 — 2005
Bachelor, Clinical Laboratory Science
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center 2001 — 2005
Clinical Laboratory Science
BKD, LLP June 2004 - Present
Bryan College February 2003 - June 2004
Touchpoint Solutions December 2000 - July 2002
O'Reilly Automotive January 2000 - November 2000
Geron Corporation January 1999 - June 1999
Lynx Therapeutics June 1993 - June 1996
Skills
HTML, Web Applications, Data Warehousing, Microsoft SQL Server, JavaScript, CSS, SQL, Programming, Program Management, SharePoint, Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, System Administration, WordPress, Database Administration, Windows 7, Web Development, Strategic Planning
Education
Missouri State University 1998 — 2000
BS, Computer Science, 3.8 GPA
Northwestern University 1987 — 1992
Ph. D., Bio-organic chemistry
University of Missouri-Rolla 1983 — 1987
BS, Chemistry
Genentech September 2011 - December 2012
Geron Corporation 2007 - 2011
Celera Genomics (formerly Axys Pharmaceuticals) 1997 - 2006
Genemed, Inc. 1996 - 1997
Skills
Assay Development, Biomarkers, Cell, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, High Throughput..., Pharmacodynamics, Drug Discovery, Drug Development, Pharmacology, Hardware Diagnostics, Validation, Bioanalysis, Lifesciences, Clinical Research, IND, Stem Cells, Oncology, Therapeutic Areas, Clinical Development, Biotechnology, Inflammation, Contract Management, Immunology, Biopharmaceuticals, In Vitro, Translational Medicine, Immunohistochemistry, ELISA, In Vivo, Laboratory, Protein Chemistry
Education
University of California, San Francisco
Ph.D., Anatomy
University of California, San Francisco
NIH Postdoctoral Fellow, Placental Stem Cell Biology
UC Berkeley Extension
Certificate awarded-Project Management for Biopharmaceuticals Program
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
Dergosits & Noah LLP 2011 - Present
Quine Intellectual Property Law Group 2003 - 2011
Geron Corporation August 2010 - December 2010
Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear, LLP 2001 - 2003
Medlen & Carroll, LLP 1999 - 2001
University of Colorado at Boulder 1996 - 1999
Massachusetts General Hospital - Harvard University 1986 - 1989
Skills
Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Patent Portfolio..., Protein Chemistry, Patent Portfolio..., Patent Prosecution, Patentability..., Foreign Patent..., Molecular Genetics, Genetic Analysis, Cell Biology
Education
University of San Francisco School of Law 2007 — 2011
J.D. with Certificate in Intellectual Property with Honors, Law
University of Chicago 1989 — 1996
PhD, Department of Molecular Genetics & Cell Biology, and the Ben May Institute for Cancer Research
Bowdoin College 1982 — 1986
BA, Biochemistry
University of London - Queen Mary College 1984 — 1985
Visiting Student, School of Biological Sciences
San Diego Blood Bank December 2014 - Present
Ixchel, Scientific April 2014 - Present
TeloMax Biotech, Inc. March 2014 - Present
MyeloRx March 2014 - Present
Cellerant Therapeutics January 2011 - March 2014
Geron Corporation December 2003 - January 2011
Genencor, a Danisco Division (Danisco US, Inc.) 2001 - 2003
Genencor International 2000 - 2002
Matrix Pharmaceuticals 1998 - 2000
Matrix 1997 - 2000
Skills
Assay Development, Drug Discovery, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Cell Culture, Biopharmaceuticals, Cancer, Cell Biology, Clinical Development, Drug Development, FDA, Immunology, Lifesciences, Oncology, PCR, Pharmacology, R, Science, Life Sciences
Education
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston 1984 — 1990
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Biomedical Science
McNeese State University 1973 — 1979
BS, MS, Microbiology
Genentech, Inc May 2004 - Present
Renovis October 2002 - May 2004
Geron Corporation January 2002 - September 2002
Connetics Corporation September 1999 - June 2001
Skills
Biotechnology, Drug Discovery, In Vivo, Animal Models, Molecular Biology, Invivo Ocular Disease..., Microinjection, Pre-clinical Studies, Cell, Invivo Traumatic Brain..., Invivo Parkinson's..., Invivo Cardiovascular..., Invivo Cancer Models, Invivo Cerebral..., Histology, Immunohistochemistry
Education
State University of New York at Stony Brook 1993 — 1996
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biochemistry
Stony Brook University 1993 — 1996
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biochemistry
Gilead Sciences August 2012 - Present
Geron Corporation June 2011 - July 2012
Geron Corporation September 2008 - June 2011
Abbott Vascular Devices April 2006 - July 2008
Guidant December 2005 - March 2006
Skills
Biotechnology, Lifesciences, Leadership, Technology Transfer, Drug Discovery, Medical Devices, Clinical Development, Molecular Biology
Education
Stanford University 2005 — 2005
Postdoc, Molecular Pharmacology
Stanford University 2000 — 2005
PhD, Molecular Pharmacology
Marine Biological Laboratory 2004 — 2004
Neurobiology Course
Haverford College 1996 — 2000
BSc, Biology Biochemistry
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution 1999 — 1999
Marine Toxicology
LES
Circle Pharma, Inc. October 2013 - Present
Reprovantage, Inc. May 2013 - Present
Sienna Cancer Diagnostics December 2012 - Present
ViaGen 2005 - September 2012
Geron Corporation 1999 - 2012
TA Therapeutics 2005 - 2010
Klarquist Sparkman 1992 - 1999
Skills
biotechnology, molecular biology and..., intellectual property, corporate partnering, licensing, board governance, Licensing, Technology Transfer, Biotechnology, Lifesciences, Board Governance, Intellectual Property, Drug Discovery, Cancer, Patents, Biopharmaceuticals, Stem Cells, Drug Development, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Industry, Cell Biology, Immunology, Clinical Development, Life Sciences
Education
University of Cambridge 1984 — 1988
Ph.D., Biochemistry, Molecular Biology
Lewis & Clark Law School 1992 — 1996
JD, law
University of Leeds 1981 — 1984
B.Sc., Microbiology
U.C. Berkeley / U.S.D.A. Plant Gene Expression Center 1988 — 1991
Post-doctoral research fellow
KaloBios Pharmaceuticals, Inc. June 2015 - Present
Geron Corporation November 2013 - Present
Jazz Pharmaceuticals October 2012 - September 2013
Ipsen September 2003 - June 2012
Genentech April 1988 - July 2002
DHL 1980 - 1988
Education
University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Geron Corporation March 2008 - Present
Nektar Therapeutics May 2007 - February 2008
Nektar Therapeutics March 2001 - May 2007
University of California, San Francisco February 1999 - March 2001
Education
San Francisco State University
BS, Biochemistry
Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) January 2010 - Present
Hartzog Lab September 2003 - March 2010
Millennium Pharmaceuticals July 2002 - June 2003
Geron Corporation 2001 - 2002
Skills
Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Research, ICH-GCP, Validation, Biotechnology, Protocol, FDA, Data Analysis, Pharmaceutical Industry, Data Management, GCP
Education
University of California, Santa Cruz 2003 — 2010
Ph.D., biochemistry, biophysical methods, genetics, molecular biology
Stanford University 1997 — 2001
B.S, Biological Sciences
Illumina September 2011 - Present
University of California, Berkeley August 2007 - September 2011
Ernest Gallo Clinic and Research Center November 2004 - February 2007
University of Utan 1997 - 2004
Geron Corporation July 1994 - July 1997
Skills
Sequencing, Genomics, RNA, Laboratory, NGS, Molecular Biology, DNA sequencing, Genetics, Biochemistry, PCR, qPCR, Lifesciences
Education
University of Utah 1997 — 2004
PhD, Biochemistry
University of Utah School of Medicine 1997 — 2004
PhD, Biochemistry
University of California, Santa Cruz 1991 — 1993
BA, Biology
Evergreen Valley College 1989 — 1991
AA, Biology
Lentini Consulting 2005 - Present
Prosetta Corporation 2003 - 2010
Cognition IP Solutions, Inc. 2004 - 2006
Foley & Lardner 2003 - 2005
Kosan Biosciences 2002 - 2003
Chiron Corporation 1999 - 2001
Law Office of David P. Lentini 1998 - 1999
Geron Corporation 1997 - 1998
Hickman & Beyer 1994 - 1997
Skills
Patents, Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Licensing, Prosecution, Biotechnology, Lifesciences, Trade Secrets, Trademarks, Freedom to Operate, Registered Patent..., Client Counseling, Technology Transfer, Patentability, Copyright Law, Biochemistry, Due Diligence, Computer programming, Organic chemistry, Physics, Nanotechnology, Pharmaceutical R&D, Computer security, Business Method Patents, Foreign Patenting, IP Stratetgy, Trademark Strategy, Trademark Prosecution, Linux, LaTeX, QSAR, Drug Discovery, Pharmacology, Drug Formulations, FDA Review, Mergers & Acquisitions, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Corporate Law, Patent Applications
Education
U.C. Hastings College of the Law 1990 — 1993
J.D.
Harvard University 1985 — 1989
MA (1987). Doctoral Fellow 1988-1989 (left ABD), Chemistry: Both organic synthsis and chemical physics.
University of Chicago 1981 — 1985
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemistry with strong concentration in applied mathematics
Nektar Therapeutics October 2012 - Present
PDL BioPharma 2008 - April 2010
Symyx Technologies 2006 - 2007
Chiron Corporation 2005 - 2006
Geron Corporation 2004 - 2006
Abgenix 2001 - 2004
Intermune 2001 - 2002
Aviron 1999 - 2001
Chiron Corporation April 1991 - April 1999
Genentech 1983 - 1989
Skills
Computer System..., Validation, cGMP manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Project Management, Facilities Management, Quality Management, Business Process..., Business Process Design, Manufacturing..., Protein Purification, Formulation, Fermentation Process..., Supply Chain Management, 21 CFR Part 11, GMP, Biotechnology, Vaccines, FDA, Lifesciences, Biopharmaceuticals, Drug Discovery, Clinical Development, V&V, LIMS, Change Control, Technology Transfer, CAPA, GLP
Education
University of California, Davis 1979 — 1983
BS, Genetics
Jazz Pharmaceuticals August 2014 - Present
University of Michigan Life Sciences Institute 2005 - Present
Geron Corporation December 2012 - July 2014
Human Genome Sciences August 2011 - November 2012
Vega Therapeutics, Inc. 2009 - August 2011
Proteolix, Inc February 2009 - January 2010
Lehman Brothers June 2002 - May 2007
Immunex December 1999 - June 2001
JP Morgan June 1993 - June 1997
Skills
Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Corporate Development, Lifesciences, Clinical Development, Oncology, Venture Capital, Due Diligence, Drug Discovery, Clinical Trials, Start-ups, Mergers & Acquisitions, Biopharmaceuticals, Commercialization, Regulatory Affairs, Strategy, Technology Transfer, Medical Devices, Drug Development, Business Development, FDA
Education
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business 1991 — 1993
MBA
The University of Chicago 1980 — 1985
AB, Biology
Georgetown University School of Medicine
Medicine/Cell Biology
Medivation September 2015 - Present
Genentech/Roche January 2015 - August 2015
InterMune (acquired by Roche) February 2013 - December 2014
Geron Corporation 2011 - January 2013
Confidential 2010 - 2010
MAP Pharmaceuticals 2006 - 2009
Skills
FDA, GMP, CAPA, Technology Transfer, Regulatory Submissions, IND, Change Control, Analytical Chemistry, Aseptic Processing, GLP, Quality Assurance, GxP, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Industry
Education
San Diego State University
Advanced Certificate in Regulatory Affairs
San Jose State University 1998 — 2000
MS, Chemistry
Biocompare September 2012 - Present
Biocompare March 2005 - Present
Biocompare March 2005 - May 2009
Amersham Biosciences (now GE Healthcare) 2003 - 2005
Geron Corporation 1998 - 2001
Skills
Online Advertising, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, Customer Service, Product Marketing, Online Marketing, SEO, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Lead Generation, Sales, Advertising, B2B, Account Management, Business Development
Education
University of San Francisco - School of Management 2000 — 2002
MBA, Marketing
University of California, Santa Cruz 1993 — 1997
Molecular, Cellular, Developmental Biology, Biology
Abbott Biotherapeutics Corp. April 2010 - Present
Facet Biotech September 2004 - April 2010
Cell Biosciences 2002 - 2004
Geron Corporation 1998 - 2002
Education
University of California, Davis
B.S., Biology
Geron Corporation July 2014 - Present
Geron Corporation January 2013 - July 2014
Geron Corporation December 2010 - December 2012
Genentech December 2006 - December 2010
Genentech December 2006 - December 2010
Skills
GCP, Oncology, CRO, Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Biostatistics, Biotechnology, Clinical Study Design, Clinical Development, Clinical Research, Statistics, Pharmaceutical Industry, Genomics, FDA, Biomarkers, Lifesciences, Experimental Design, Statistical Modeling, CTMS, Biomarker Discovery, Regulatory Submissions, Statistical Programming, IND, Biopharmaceuticals, Immunology, Life Sciences
Education
University of Washington 1997 — 2009
Ph.D., Biostatistics
University of California, Berkeley 1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Economy
Federico Gaeta Consulting 1998 - Present
Sierra Sciences, LLC 2001 - 2011
Avigen 2004 - 2009
Ciblex Corporation 1998 - 2001
Geron Corporation 1994 - 1998
Cytel Corporation 1989 - 1993
Cytel Corporation 1989 - 1993
Skills
Drug Discovery, Science, High Throughput..., Medicinal Chemistry, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Protein Chemistry, Cell Based Assays, Cancer, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Patents, Screening, Research, Start-ups, IND, Pharmaceuticals, Lifesciences, GLP, Technology Transfer, Cell, Biopharmaceuticals, Drug Development, Pharmaceutical Industry, Validation, Clinical Development, Cell Biology, Cell Culture, CRO, Immunology, Oncology, Commercialization, Organic Chemistry, HPLC, R&D, Chromatography
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 1976 — 1979
Post-Doctoral, Chemistry
Rice University 1973 — 1976
Ph.D., Chemistry
University at Buffalo 1968 — 1973
B.A., Chemistry
Acerta Pharma B.V. May 2015 - Present
Geron Corporation June 2013 - May 2015
Geron September 2009 - June 2013
Facet Biotech December 2003 - September 2009
PDL 2003 - 2009
PDL BioPharma December 2003 - December 2008
Quintiles 1995 - 2003
Education
San Jose State University
Carbylan Therapeutics July 2015 - Present
Geron Corporation July 2014 - June 2015
Geron Corporation March 2012 - July 2014
Geron Corporation January 2008 - March 2012
Geron Corporation November 2004 - January 2008
deCODE genetics 2001 - 2004
deCODE genetics 2001 - 2001
Abbott Laboratories 1993 - 2001
The University of Chicago 1988 - 1993
Indian Institute of Science 1982 - 1987
Skills
Technology Transfer, Drug Discovery, Assay Development, Biopharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Drug Development, GMP, IND, Immunology, Lifesciences, Manufacturing, Oncology, Organic Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Industry, Process Simulation, Life Sciences, FDA
Education
Indian Institute of Science 1982 — 1987
Ph.D.,, Organic Chemistry
UMass Medical School June 2013 - Present
MassBiologics June 2013 - Present
MassBiologics June 2013 - Present
Primatope Therapeutics Inc. March 2012 - Present
BIDMC/Harvard Medical School September 2004 - June 2013
Non-Human Primate Reagent Resources September 2004 - June 2013
AVEO Pharmaceuticals May 2002 - August 2004
DFCI/Harvard Medical School December 1997 - April 2002
Geron Corporation 2001 - 2002
University of Alberta September 1989 - September 1990
Skills
Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Immunology, Cell, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Drug Discovery, Infectious Diseases, Antibodies
Education
University of Alberta 1994 — 1997
Ph. D., Molecular/Cytokine Biology
University of Alberta 1990 — 1994
MSc., Immunology
Hubei Medical University 1982 — 1984
MSc., Medical Immunology
Xian Medical University 1977 — 1982
MD, Medicine
Genentech May 2013 - Present
Geron Corporation October 2007 - January 2013
Nektar Therapeutics 2005 - 2007
Education
University of San Francisco 1994 — 1998
Geron Corporation August 2005 - November 2011
Guidant March 2005 - August 2005
Thios Pharmaceutical March 2003 - November 2004
Exelixis July 2000 - November 2002
Molecular Medicine Research Institute July 1999 - June 2000
Skills
Stem Cells, Cell Therapy, Cell Culture, Cell Based Assays, Drug Discovery, GLP, Cell Biology, Flow Cytometry, Transfection, Histology, ELISA, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, PCR, Technology Transfer, qPCR, GMP, In Vitro, Gel Electrophoresis, Oncology, Immunology, RT-PCR, Immunohistochemistry, RNA isolation, Cell, Process Development, Microscopy, DNA, Life Sciences, R&D, Tissue Culture, Western Blotting, Neuroscience, Protein Expression, Immunocytochemistry, In Vivo, Cancer, SOP, Sop
Education
Stanford University School of Medicine 1997 — 1999
Senior Postdoc, Cutaneous Biology
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 1994 — 1997
Postdoc, Muscle Biology
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center 1990 — 1994
Ph.D, Cell Biology and Physiology
Sunesis Pharmaceuticals May 2013 - Present
Geron Corporation May 2008 - May 2013
NeurogesX, Inc. December 2007 - May 2008
Sunesis Pharmaceuticals 2006 - 2007
PDL BioPharma October 2001 - July 2006
Pharmacyclics March 2001 - November 2001
Keravision 1997 - 2001
LifeScan 1996 - 1997
Education
Bowling Green State University 1986 — 1995
MS, Statistics
Genentech April 2013 - November 2014
Genentech May 2012 - April 2013
Geron Corporation May 2009 - November 2011
Genentech March 2009 - May 2009
Genentech June 2008 - September 2008
VentureForth@UCSD May 2007 - June 2008
Skills
Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Drug Product, Validation, Cleaning Validation, Manufacturing..., Discrepancy Resolution, Change Control, Employee Training, Regulatory Compliance, Technical Documentation, Process Development, Product Development, Cell Therapy, Stem Cells, Cell Culture
Education
Babson College - Franklin W. Olin Graduate School of Business 2015 — 2017
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
University of California, San Diego 2004 — 2008
B.S., Bioengineering: Biotechnology
Oak Grove High School
Analytical Mechanics Associates, Inc. September 2013 - Present
Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company October 2010 - September 2013
Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company October 2008 - January 2011
Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company May 2007 - October 2008
SpaceDev 2004 - 2007
Starsys Research 2001 - 2004
Starsys Research 2001 - 2001
Altex Technologies 1998 - 2001
Geron Corporation 1996 - 1998
Skills
Engineering, Nastran, Composites, Pro Engineer, Finite Element Analysis, Aerospace, Aerospace Engineering, Solidworks, Testing, CAD, MathCAD, Mechanical Engineering, Stress Analysis, Engineering Management, Systems Engineering
Education
University of Colorado Boulder 2003 — 2005
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Palo Alto Networks October 2013 - Present
Geron Corporation June 2012 - February 2013
Geron Corporation January 2010 - May 2012
Geron Corporation April 2009 - December 2009
Geron Corporation May 2007 - March 2009
Santa Clara County Probation Dept 2006 - 2007
Skills
Accounts Payable, Accounting, Fixed Assets, Accruals, General Ledger, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Accounting, Auditing, Account Reconciliation, GAAP, US GAAP, Internal Controls, Microsoft Excel, Analysis, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office
Education
San Jose State University 2004 — 2007
BS, Accounting
Aduro BioTech December 2013 - Present
Jennerex May 2012 - October 2013
Geron Corporation January 2009 - November 2011
Cell Genesys July 2004 - October 2008
Fluidigm Corporation 2001 - 2003
Skills
qPCR, Molecular Biology, Flow Cytometry, Cell Culture, Cell Based Assays, ELISA, Biotechnology, RT-PCR, Cell Biology, PCR, Immunoassays, GMP, Technology Transfer, Microfluidics, Tissue Culture, Immunology, Histology, DNA, Stem Cells, SOP, Monoclonal Antibodies, Virology, Immunohistochemistry, Gel Electrophoresis, Excel, Documentation, Word, Life Sciences, Cancer, Cell, Purification, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, High Throughput..., Assay Development
Education
Tufts University School of Medicine 1989 — 1996
Ph.D, Immunology
Butler University 1985 — 1989
BS, Biology and Chemistry
Pharmaceutical May 2013 - February 2014
Geron Corporation March 2010 - April 2013
FibroGen November 2007 - February 2010
PPD Inc. April 2006 - November 2007
Gentiae Corp March 2004 - April 2006
Smith Hanley Consulting Group October 2001 - April 2004
Skills
RAVE EDC, Oracle Clinical EDC, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, Bioclinica EXPRESS EDC, Vendor Management, Budget Process, MS Project, DSG eCaslink EDC, Management Of Direct..., Contract Negotiation, Contract Management, Invoice Verification, Statistical Analysis..., Business Strategy, CDISC, Clinical Data Management, CRF design, Clinical Trials, Clinical Development, CRO, Oncology, Data Management, Sop, Cross-functional Team..., GCP, Oracle Clinical, Medidata, EDC, Protocol, 21 CFR Part 11, Validation, Clinical Data, SOP development, SDTM, MedDRA, Diabetes, Hematology
Education
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 1991 — 1994
UCSC
Clnical Trials and Design Management Certification Program
Geron Corporation 2014 - Present
Genetics Institute 1990 - 1998
Skills
Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Biopharmaceuticals, Oncology, Drug Development, Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, FDA, Executive Management, Multidisciplinary Team..., Business Development, Portfolio Management, Alliance Management, Program Management, Preclinical Development
Education
Babson College - Franklin W. Olin Graduate School of Business
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Boston College
Bachelor of Science (BS), School of Management Honors Program
Bio-Rad Laboratories June 2013 - Present
Private Biotechnology Company February 2012 - June 2013
Geron Corporation January 2009 - December 2011
University of Southern California September 2006 - November 2008
USC Libraries March 2008 - September 2008
Education
University of Southern California 2006 — 2008
Master of Science
Andhra University 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Engineering
Timpany School
Stanford University April 2010 - Present
Clontech 2007 - 2009
Stanford University 2006 - 2007
Bexel Pharmaceutical Inc. 2005 - 2006
Excellin Life Sciences Inc. 2004 - 2004
Cell Genesys 2002 - 2003
Geron Corporation 1999 - 2002
University of Southern California 1993 - 1999
Skills
Molecular Biology, Cell Culture, PCR, Lifesciences, ELISA, DNA extraction, RNA isolation, Biotechnology, DNA fingerprinting, Biochemistry, Protein Purification, Purification, Western Blotting, Northern Blotting, Immunoprecipitation, Immunocytochemistry, Assay Development, Genomics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Photoshop, GraphPad Prism, Soft-Max Pro, FileMaker Pro, Oracle
Education
University of Calcutta
Master of Science (MSc), Biochemistry
Alios BioPharma Johnson & Johnson company May 2015 - Present
Geron Corporation May 1998 - June 2013
Lynx Therapeutics August 1996 - April 1998
UCSF Medical Center April 1985 - December 1995
American BioNuclear September 1984 - February 1985
Skills
Organic synthesis, Nucleoside chemistry, Nucleotide chemistry, Drug discovery, Process development, Drug development, Biotechnology, Lifesciences, Drug Discovery, Organic Synthesis, Technology Transfer, Drug Development, Assay Development, Molecular Biology, Protein Chemistry, Process Simulation, HPLC, Organic Chemistry
Education
University of California, San Francisco - School of Medicine 1985 — 1988
chemistry
Eötvös Loránd Tudományegyetem 1980 — 1984
Ph.D., chemistry
Asterias Biotherapeutics July 2015 - Present
Asterias Biotherapeutics March 2013 - Present
Independent Consultant October 2012 - March 2013
InVivo Therapeutics Corporation December 2011 - September 2012
Geron Corporation August 2004 - October 2011
University of Chicago Medical Center 2002 - 2004
Rush University Medical Center 2002 - 2002
University of Florida 1994 - 2001
Skills
Biotechnology, Clinical Trials, Neuroscience, Cell, Clinical Research, Surgery, Translational Research, GCP, Stem Cells, Translational Medicine, Science, Regenerative Medicine, Clinical Development, Lifesciences, Medicine, Immunology, Life Sciences, Oncology, Drug Development
Education
MD, PhD; University of Florida 1986 — 1994
Rollins College 1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Physics
Stanford University May 2002 - Present
Stanford University 2002 - 2010
Geron Corporation 1993 - 2001
Geron Corporation 1993 - 2001
Education
McGill University 1986 — 1991
PhD, Expt. Medicine
Brock University 1980 — 1984
BSc, Biology/Chemistry
Onkaido Therapeutics July 2014 - Present
Medivation May 2013 - June 2014
Geron Corporation April 2009 - April 2013
Genentech 2002 - 2009
SUGEN 2001 - 2002
Pharmacia Corporation 2000 - 2002
Barts and the London 1987 - 2000
Education
Birmingham Medical School 1978 — 1984
MB ChB, Medicine
University of Birmingham 1978 — 1984
MD, Pharmacology, Medicine
Stanford University November 2010 - Present
UCSF January 2007 - August 2008
Stanford University 2004 - 2006
The Molecular Sciences Institute 2002 - 2004
Geron Corporation 2000 - 2002
Skills
Licensing Negotiations, Biotechnology Industry, Software License..., Biochemistry, Patent Prosecution, Lifesciences, Cell Culture, Technology Transfer, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Research, Patents
Education
University of California, San Francisco 1998 — 2001
Postdoctoral Fellow, Reijo Lab, Genetics of Germ Cells
University of Buenos Aires
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Molecular Biology
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
REG Life Sciences September 2011 - Present
Geron Corporation March 2006 - August 2011
Medarex January 2000 - February 2006
Skills
Process Improvement, GMP, Biotechnology, SOP, Validation, FDA, Pharmaceutical Industry, Biopharmaceuticals
Education
Humboldt State University
McKesson Corporation September 2013 - Present
Geron Corporation April 2011 - January 2013
Booz & Company 1993 - 2011
WWE. FRIEDRICH FUCHS & SOEHNE January 2004 - December 2008
WWE. FRIEDRICH FUCHS & SOEHNE May 2003 - December 2003
WWE. FRIEDRICH FUCHS & SOEHNE March 2000 - November 2000
Skills
Biotechnology, Lifesciences, Venture Capital, Technology Transfer, Commercialization, Due Diligence, Start-ups, Strategy, Drug Development, Intellectual Property, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Mergers & Acquisitions, Biopharmaceuticals, Licensing, Oncology, Clinical Development, Pharmaceutical Industry, Drug Discovery, Medical Devices, Healthcare, Acquisition Integration
Education
Columbia Business School
MBA
WHU Otto Beisheim School
Master of Sciences
Ebuys, Inc. (www.shoemetro.com) November 2013 - Present
LevelOne Recruiting 2013 - Present
SkinIt Inc. (www.skinit.com) 2011 - 2013
ContinuedEd.com (www.idrivesafely.com) January 2010 - February 2011
Applied Micro Circuits October 2006 - December 2008
The Ryness Company January 2005 - September 2006
Morrison & Foerster LLP 2004 - 2004
Contractor 2002 - 2004
Geron Corporation 2000 - 2002
CreAgri LLC 1998 - 2000
Skills
full cycle recruiting, Employee Benefits, Employee Relations, Employee Management, Staff Development, College Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Compensation, HRIS, Deferred Compensation, Training, Recruiting, New Hire Orientations, Human Resources, Payroll, Temporary Placement, Onboarding, Succession Planning, Performance Management, Personnel Management, Organizational..., Applicant Tracking..., Talent Management, Employment Law, Leadership, Management, Internet Recruiting, Workforce Planning, Strategy, ADP Payroll, Screening Resumes, Mergers & Acquisitions, Technical Recruiting, Screening, Benefits Negotiation, Employer Branding, Employee Engagement, Staffing Services, Hiring, Start-ups, Contract Recruitment, Employee Handbooks, Interviews, Sourcing, Benefits Administration
Education
University of California, Santa Cruz 2000 — 2001
Certificate, Human Resources Management and Services
California State University-Sacramento
Bachelor of Arts, Communications / Political Science
Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM)
PHR (Inactive)
Stanford University August 2008 - January 2010
Stanford University June 2007 - August 2008
Cell Genesys December 2003 - May 2007
Cell Genesys December 2001 - December 2003
VistaGen, Incorporated February 2001 - December 2001
Geron Corporation November 1998 - February 2001
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Research, Photoshop, English, Outlook, Windows, Teaching
Education
New York University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
The Ohio State University
Master of Science
Essex Woodlands October 2006 - Present
Rinat Neuroscience 2002 - 2006
Geron Corporation 1993 - 1999
American Cyanamid 1978 - 1993
Education
Columbia University - Columbia Business School 1976 — 1978
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Williams College 1970 — 1974
Bachelor's degree
Columbia University -Graduate School of Business
Telomere Diagnostics, Inc (previously Telome Health) October 2013 - Present
Telome Health, Inc May 2010 - October 2013
Self September 2009 - May 2010
Geron Corporation April 1993 - September 2009
Skills
Stem Cells, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Lifesciences, Leadership, Cancer, Biotechnology, Assay Development, Cell Culture, Drug Development, Cell, PCR, Drug Discovery, qPCR
Education
University of California, San Francisco 1980 — 1981
Post Doctoral Fellow, Herb Boyer Lab, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, (Not a Degree Program)
University of Sussex 1979 — 1980
Post Doctoral Fellow with John Maynard Smith, Evolutionary Biology, (Not a Degree Program)
McMaster University 1975 — 1979
Ph.D., Biochemistry
University of Waterloo 1971 — 1975
B.Sc., Honors Science
Medicines360 2011 - Present
Geron Corporation 2004 - 2011
Chiron Corporation 1990 - 2004
Beckman Instruments 1985 - 1990
Skills
Sop, CAPA, GMP, Validation, Biotechnology, Technology Transfer, Change Control, Quality System, GLP, FDA, GxP, Biopharmaceuticals, LIMS, V&V, Aseptic Processing, SOP
Education
California State University-East Bay
Swarthmore College Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry January 2012 - June 2013
Swarthmore College September 2011 - June 2013
Swarthmore CATALYST September 2011 - June 2013
Swarthmore College August 2011 - June 2013
Swarthmore College August 2009 - June 2013
Swarthmore College October 2011 - May 2013
Geron Corporation July 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Research, Matlab, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Data Analysis, Statistics, Molecular Biology, Microsoft Excel, PCR, Public Speaking, Microsoft Word, Editing
Education
Swarthmore College 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Chemistry
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Palo Alto High School
Gilead Sciences February 2015 - Present
Gilead Sciences April 2012 - January 2015
Geron Corporation October 2011 - April 2012
Purdue University - Department of Chemistry May 2007 - August 2011
Diagnos-Techs, Inc. August 2005 - July 2006
Skills
HPLC, LC-MS, GC-MS, NMR, UV-Vis, IR, KF, TGA, DSC, ELISA, UV/Vis, Chromatography, Protein Chemistry, Gas Chromatography, Analytical Chemistry
Education
Purdue University
M.S., Analytical Chemistry
University of Washington
B.S., Chemistry
Loyola University Medical Center August 2013 - Present
Loyola University Health System 2013 - Present
UPMC 2011 - 2013
University of Pittsburgh 2011 - 2013
Loyola University Medical Center 2006 - 2011
Geron Corporation October 1994 - June 1998
Skills
Advanced Head and neck..., Synthetic Organic..., Otolaryngology, ENT, Cancer, Neck, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, Clinical Research, Hospitals, Healthcare, Medicine, Surgery, Neuroscience, Organic Chemistry, Research, Oral & Maxillofacial..., Chemistry
Education
Albany Medical College 2002 — 2006
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
University of California, Irvine 1998 — 2002
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Organic Chemistry
University of California, Davis 1989 — 1994
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)