Optimer Pharmaceuticals
Industry: Company
DescriptionOptimer Pharmaceuticals Inc was a biopharmaceutical company, originally based in San Diego, CA and later its headquarters were moved to Jersey City, NJ 07302, United States of America. The company focused on developing specialty drugs to treat gastrointestinal infections and related diseases. Headquarters: Jersey City, NJ Founded: 1998 Number of employees: 281 (June 2013) Parent organization: Cubist Pharmaceuticals Founders: Tessie M Che, Michael N Chang Subsidiaries: Optimer Pharmaceuticals Canada, Inc., Optimer Luxembourg 2 S.à R.l.,
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Optimer Pharmaceuticals Employees
The University of Toledo April 2015 - Present
University of Toledo May 2011 - April 2015
The University of Toledo July 2005 - May 2011
Optimer Pharmaceuticals April 2003 - June 2005
Optimer Pharmaceuticals April 2000 - December 2002
The Scripps Research Institute 1998 - 2000
Skills
Organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Organic Synthesis, NMR, Drug Design, NMR spectroscopy, Mass Spectrometry, Drug Discovery, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Purification, Biochemistry, HPLC, Drug Development, Spectroscopy, Protein Chemistry, LC-MS, Analytical Chemistry, UV/Vis, Chromatography, IR, X-ray crystallography, Organometallic Chemistry, Catalysis, Fluorescence..., Nanoparticles
Education
The Scripps Research Institute 1998 — 2000
Postdoc, Bioorganic Chemistry
University of Virginia 1993 — 1998
Ph.D., Chemistry
Novartis March 2015 - Present
Spectrum Pharmaceuticals March 2014 - Present
Optimer Pharmaceuticals June 2011 - December 2013
Forest Laboratories October 2010 - June 2011
Forest Pharmaceuticals July 2005 - October 2010
Skills
Pharmaceutical Sales, Cardiology, Neurology, Managed Care, Account Management, Strategic Planning, Psychiatry, Infectious Diseases, Salesforce Training, Sales Effectiveness, Gastroenterology, Hospitals, Diabetes, Pharmaceutical Industry, Sales Operations, Rheumatology, Pulmonology, OB/GYN, Endocrinology, Hospital Sales, Internal Medicine, Immunology, Product Launch, Hypertension
Education
University of Portland 1984 — 1988
BSN, Nursing
Author January 2014 - Present
The It Factor Productions August 2013 - Present
Optimer Pharmaceuticals August 2011 - January 2014
The Medicines Company July 2008 - July 2011
GlaxoSmithKline August 2004 - July 2008
Skills
Pharmaceutical Sales, Hospitals, Cardiology, Cath Lab, Healthcare, Endocrinology, Neurology, Hypertension, Diabetes, Gastroenterology, Orthopedic, Sales Presentations, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Rheumatology, Sales Operations, Medical Devices, Exercise Physiology, Cardiovascular Disease, Health Education, Urology, Medical Exercise, Respiratory Disease, Medical Affairs, Clinical Trials, Clinical Development, Diabetes Management, Published Author, Life and Wellness Coach, Blogger, Modeling, Nephrology, Orthopedics
Education
Syracuse University 1995 — 1997
Master of Science (MS), Exercise Physiology
University at Buffalo 1993 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Dance and Psychology
Abcam September 2014 - Present
UCSF March 2012 - May 2014
NextBio July 2011 - June 2012
Optimer Pharmaceuticals July 2010 - September 2010
Skills
Molecular Biology, Genetics, Cell Biology, Western Blotting, Cell Culture, Molecular Cloning, PCR, Fluorescence Microscopy, Confocal Microscopy, Research, Microscopy, Immunohistochemistry, Genomics, Biochemistry, Quality Assurance, Fluorescence, qPCR, Reverse Transcription, Histology, Mouse Handling, Computational Biology
Education
University of California, Berkeley 2014 — 2016
Master's Degree, Public Health
University of California, San Diego 2006 — 2010
B.S., Biology
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. March 2015 - Present
Actavis July 2014 - March 2015
Baxter International Inc. April 2014 - July 2014
Optimer Pharmaceuticals August 2011 - January 2014
CuraScript, Inc. An Express Scripts Co. October 2007 - August 2011
Medco Health Solutions Inc 2001 - 2006
Skills
Health Economics, Managed Care, Outcomes Research, Pharmacy, Medicare, Medicaid, Pharmacy Benefit..., Managed Markets, Pharmacists, Oncology, Clinical Research, Market Access, Healthcare, Disease Management, Infectious Diseases, Pharmacoeconomics, Pharmaceutical Industry, Medical Affairs
Education
University of Florida 1996 — 2000
PharmD, Pharmacy
University of Florida 1996 — 2000
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), Pharmacy
GHB Intellect December 2014 - Present
IALSN January 2014 - Present
Ad hoc reviewer for multiple peer review journals 2012 - Present
Cubist Pharmaceuticals October 2013 - 2014
Optimer Pharmaceuticals 2007 - 2013
Optimer Pharmaceuticals 2005 - 2007
Optimer Pharmaceuticals 2002 - 2005
Texas State University at San Marcos 2000 - 2001
Texas department of State Health Services 1994 - 2000
Skills
Infectious Diseases, Biotechnology, Clinical Development, Immunology, Drug Development, Drug Discovery, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Pharmaceutical Industry, Microbiology, IND, FDA, Vaccines, Lifesciences, Laboratory, Oncology, CRO, Pharmacokinetics, Medicinal Chemistry, Biopharmaceuticals, Regulatory Affairs
Education
Medical College of Virginia
Post Doctoral Fellowship, Clinical and Public Health Microbiology
University of Arizona
MS and Ph.D., Immunology & Microbiology
The University of Texas at Austin
BA, Microbiology and Immunology
Law Office of Katherine L. Scholl November 2012 - Present
Professor Janice Sperow, University of San Diego, School of Law January 2011 - May 2012
Attorney General, Bureau of Medi-Cal Fraud & Elder Abuse May 2011 - November 2011
Optimer Pharmaceuticals May 2010 - August 2010
Alphatec Spine October 2007 - December 2008
VertiFlex, Inc. September 2006 - October 2007
Skills
Medical Devices, Lifesciences, Biotechnology, Market Research, Cross-functional Team..., Microsoft Office, Patents, Product Management, Public Speaking, Contract Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Negotiation, Biomedical Engineering, Event Planning, Orthopedic, Public Relations, New Business Development, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Trials, Westlaw, Litigation, Lexis, Criminal Law
Education
University of San Diego School of Law 2009 — 2012
Doctor of Law (JD), Health Law
University of Paisley 2004 — 2005
PGCE, Secondary English
University of California, Los Angeles 2000 — 2003
BA, English, cum laude
Amaran Biotech/OBI Pharma Inc March 2013 - July 2013
Optimer Pharmaceuticals July 2001 - January 2013
The Scripps Research Institute 1999 - 2001
Skills
• CMC sections for..., • Project management, • CRO supervision, • GMP, GLP, ICH, QA/QC, • Structural..., • Reports and..., • Drug product..., • Process development..., • Physico-chemical..., • Medicinal..., Drug Development, Pharmaceutical Industry, • Organic synthesis,..., • Analytic method..., Medicinal Chemistry, Clinical Development, Drug Discovery, Technology Transfer, FDA, Chemistry, CRO, Biotechnology, Organic Chemistry, Organic Synthesis, IND, GLP, Pharmaceutics, Lifesciences, Oncology, Validation, Purification, HPLC, Pharmacokinetics, Clinical Trials, Drug Design, Formulation, Bioanalysis, GMP, LC-MS, Assay Development, Biopharmaceuticals, Chromatography, Analytical Chemistry, CMC, Regulatory Submissions, Protein Chemistry, Immunology, Life Sciences
Education
The Scripps Research Institute 1999 — 2001
Postdoctoral fellow
Aarhus University, Denmark
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry, China
Ph.D. Candidate
Optimer Pharmaceuticals July 2012 - Present
Genentech - A Member of the Roche Group July 1997 - August 2012
Roche Pharmaceuticals January 2002 - April 2005
Roche Pharmaceuticals July 1997 - December 2001
Rhone-Poulenc Rorer May 1992 - June 1997
TAP Pharmaceuticals November 1987 - April 1992
US Army October 1984 - October 1987
Skills
New Business Development, Business Acumen, High Impact..., Builds Trusting..., Strong Work Ethic, Self-motivated Team..., Biotech Sales, Hospital Sales, Pharmaceutical Sales, Buy & Bill, Infusion Centers, Results Oriented, Integrity, Customer Focus, Strategic Agility, Successful sales record..., Strong Clinical..., Collaboration and..., Assertiveness, Creativity, Market Analysis, Rheumatology, Endocrinology, Oncology, Cardiology, Urology, Emergency Medicine, Pulmonology, ENT, Internal Medicine, Orthopedic, Infectious Diseases, Anesthesiology, Territory Management, Managed Care, Sales, Sales Force Development, Goal Oriented, OB/GYN, Allergy, Pharmacy, Gastroenterology, Hospitals, Biopharmaceuticals, Nephrology, Biologics, Selling Skills, Pharmaceutical Industry, Hematology, Diabetes
Education
University of Alabama 1979 — 1984
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Electrical Engineering Technology
Oncology February 2014 - Present
Optimer Pharmaceuticals July 2011 - December 2013
Questcor Pharmaceuticals, Inc. April 2012 - January 2013
Biogen Idec January 2006 - August 2010
Merck 2004 - 2006
Teva Neuroscience 2003 - 2004
Merck 2001 - 2003
Skills
Dermatology, Cardiology, Hospital Sales, Rheumatology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Gastroenterology, Product Launch, Hospitals, Sales Effectiveness, Managed Care, Nephrology, Endocrinology, Pulmonology, Urology
Education
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Vanda Pharmaceuticals February 2015 - Present
Publicis Touchpoint Solutions February 2014 - February 2015
Optimer Pharmaceuticals July 2013 - December 2013
Novartis March 2006 - June 2012
Novartis December 2001 - March 2006
Novartis October 1999 - December 2001
North Shore Surgery Center February 1998 - October 1999
UPMC May 1990 - June 1997
Skills
Account Management, Institutional Sales, Long Term Care Sales, Cardiology, Nephrology, Endocrinology, Neurology, Psychiatry, Rheumatology, Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, Managed Care, Medical Billing, Medical Reimbursement, Diversity Strategy, Mental Health, Mentoring, Chronic Care, Critical Care, Acute Care, Patient Advocacy, Post Surgical Care, Reconstructive Surgery, Tactical Planning, Infusion, Staff Development
Education
University of Pittsburgh 2013 — 2013
Fast Track Back, Nursing
University of Pittsburgh 1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Theravance December 2013 - Present
Optimer Pharmaceuticals January 2013 - December 2013
Janssen, Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson and Johnson August 2007 - January 2013
University of Kansas School of Pharmacy 2003 - 2007
University of Kansas School of Pharmacy July 1997 - June 2003
Hartford Hospital July 1995 - June 1997
Wesley Medical Center January 1993 - June 1995
Skills
Infectious Diseases, Pharmaceutical Industry, Medical Education, Medical Affairs, Infection, Clinical Development, Clinical Pharmacy, Clinical Trials, Therapeutic Areas
Education
University of Kansas 1988 — 1992
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
University of Kansas 1988 — 1991
B.S. in Pharmacy
Merck May 2015 - Present
Cubist Pharmaceuticals December 2013 - May 2015
Optimer Pharmaceuticals April 2013 - December 2013
Henry Ford Hospital July 2012 - March 2013
Wayne State University July 2010 - July 2012
University of Illinois Medical Center at Chicago July 2009 - June 2010
City Market May 2005 - June 2009
Cornell Centrum Pharmacy December 2007 - July 2008
Veterans Health Administration July 2006 - October 2007
Skills
Pharmacists, Clinical Research, Pharmacokinetics, Clinical Pharmacy, Hospitals, Pharmacy, Immunization, Healthcare, Compounding, Clinical Pharmacology, Clinical Trials, Patient Safety, Pharmacology, Patient Counseling, Healthcare Management, Medical Education, Pharmacy Practice
Education
Wayne State University 2010 — 2013
Master of Public Health (MPH)
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center 2005 — 2009
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) with Honors, Pharmacy
Texas Tech University 2002 — 2005
N/A, Animal Science; Pre-pharmacy
SteadMed Medical February 2014 - Present
Healthpoint February 2013 - January 2014
Optimer Pharmaceuticals February 2013 - January 2014
Healthpoint 1993 - 2013
Healthpoint March 1997 - March 2003
Healthpoint 1994 - 1996
Healthpoint 1993 - 1996
Skills
Wound Care, National Accounts, Operating Room, Hospitals, Medical Devices, Direct Sales, Selling, Sales Management, Infection Control, Surgeons, Market Development, Pharmaceutical Sales, Sales, Capital Equipment, Product Launch, Disposables, Cardiology
Education
Texas A&M University
BA, Poltical Science
Cubist Pharmaceuticals January 2014 - Present
Optimer Pharmaceuticals September 2012 - January 2014
Optimer Pharmaceuticals May 2011 - September 2012
Bayer January 2008 - May 2011
Bayer January 2004 - December 2007
Bayer July 1996 - December 2006
University of Toledo July 1989 - August 1996
Skills
Clinical Research, Medical Affairs, Medical Writing, Biotechnology, Medical Education, Pharmacy, Clinical Trials, Clinical Development, Infectious Diseases, Pharmaceutical Industry, Therapeutic Areas
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 1987 — 1989
Residency and Fellowship Infectious Diseases and Pharmacokinetics
University of Utah 1985 — 1987
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)
University of Toledo 1978 — 1983
Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.)
TranScrip Partners May 2013 - Present
GST Micro May 2012 - Present
Optimer Pharmaceuticals January 2011 - February 2012
ViroPharma Incorporated June 2008 - February 2011
ViroPharma Incorporated June 2008 - February 2011
Skills
Oncology, Vaccines, Lifesciences, Pharmaceutical Sales, Immunology, Neurology, Managed Care, Clinical Research, Drug Development, Orphan Drugs, Medical Education, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Product Launch, Molecular Microbiology, Antibiotic Resistance, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Clinical Trials, Clinical Development, Medicine, Microbiology, Health Economics, Medical Microbiology, Clinical Pharmacology, Epidemiology, Life Sciences
Education
Liverpool University 1974 — 1978
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Biology, General
Audenshaw Grammar School, UK 1968 — 1974
Medivation May 2014 - Present
Sanofi June 2012 - May 2014
Optimer Pharmaceuticals May 2011 - June 2012
Sanofi-aventis Oncology, US April 2008 - May 2011
US Oncology 2007 - 2008
Dallas ID Associates, P.A. 2004 - 2007
Coram Healthcare 2003 - 2004
Skills
Oncology, Outcomes Research, Health Economics, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Hematology, Pharmacology, Drug Development, Medical Affairs, Pharmacy Automation, Internal Medicine, Pharmaceutical Industry
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 1995 — 2002
PharmD, Pharmacy
Quintiles January 2014 - Present
Optimer Pharmaceuticals August 2013 - December 2013
Publisis Touchpoint April 2013 - September 2013
Sonic Healthcare November 2011 - April 2013
Eisai Pharmaceuticals April 2008 - March 2010
Novartis July 2003 - May 2005
Hoffmann-La Roche December 2001 - July 2003
Skills
Pharmaceutical Sales, Managed Care, Internal Medicine, Urology, Endocrinology, Strategic Planning, Gastroenterology, OB/GYN, Healthcare Information..., Oncology, Cardiology, Medical Sales, Infectious Diseases, Rheumatology, Account Management, Hospital Sales, Neurology, Selling, Biotechnology, Sales Force Development, Hematology, Medical Devices, Product Launch, Hospitals, Medicine, Healthcare, Asthma, Pharmaceutical Industry, Sales, Pulmonology, Dermatology
Education
The College of New Jersey 1992 — 1996
BS, Biology-Pre Med
ActivX Biosciences May 2005 - Present
Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute June 2003 - April 2005
Optimer Pharmaceuticals September 2002 - April 2003
Education
The Ohio State University 1997 — 2002
PhD, Chemistry
1992 — 1997
B.S, Chemical Engineering
Liceul Pedagogic Ramnicu Valcea 1988 — 1990
Genentech/Inventiv March 2015 - Present
Optimer Pharmaceuticals July 2011 - December 2013
Genentech March 2002 - July 2011
Parke-Davis / Pfizer August 1997 - March 2002
Skills
Neurology, Cardiology, Immunology, Hospital Sales, Managed Care, Pharmaceutical Industry, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sales, Infectious Diseases, Monoclonal Antibodies, Pulmonology, Launch Products, Cardiovascular, Injectable Biologics, Reimbursement, Buy & Bill, Gastroenterology, Product Launch, Biologics, Asthma, Dermatology
Education
The Ohio State University 1986 — 1990
Bachelor's Degree, Marketing - Business Administration
Optimer Pharmaceuticals August 2012 - April 2014
Partners in Family Health October 2010 - April 2012
Dr. Kathleen Halligan Research Lab September 2010 - December 2011
University of Nevada Reno August 2009 - April 2010
University of Nevada School of Medicine March 2008 - November 2008
Quality Air Services, Inc. January 2005 - December 2005
Sierra Nevada Cardiology Associates April 2004 - February 2005
Skills
Knowledge of GLP/GMP..., Excellent knowledge of..., Experienced in data..., Ability to work..., Ability to lead and..., Testing, HPLC, Chemistry, R&D, Sop, Biotechnology, Analytical Chemistry, Assay Development, Laboratory, LIMS, Customer Service, Research, SOP, Leadership
Education
York College of Pennsylvania 2010 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Biology, 3.78
York College of Pennsylvania 2010 — 2011
Associate of Science, Chemistry, 3.78
University of Nevada-Reno 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science - Dual, Biochemistry & Neuroscience
Tomorrow's Financial Services, Inc. (TFS Mortgage Corporation, Inc.) September 2015 - Present
Durata Therapeutics April 2013 - February 2015
Optimer Pharmaceuticals June 2011 - March 2013
The Family Hope Foundation January 1997 - June 2012
Kindred Hospitals of New Jersey April 2009 - June 2011
TFS Mortgage Corporation January 2008 - April 2009
Elan Pharmaceuticals August 1999 - September 2006
Skills
Leadership, Sales, Sales Management, Team Building, Marketing, Pulmonology, Cardiology, Rheumatology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Oncology, Neurology, Pharmaceutical Sales, Gastroenterology, Managed Care, Recruiting, Cross-functional Team..., Sales Operations, Infectious Diseases
Education
Susquehanna University 1983 — 1987
BA
Morristown Beard High School 1979 — 1983
Allstate Floral, Inc. February 2013 - January 2015
Optimer Pharmaceuticals February 2011 - February 2013
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center September 2010 - January 2011
Aflac May 2010 - August 2010
UCSD Theatre and Dance Dept. 2007 - 2008
Skills
New Hire Orientations, HRIS, Applicant Tracking..., SharePoint, Recruiting, Onboarding, Staffing Coordination, Employee Benefits, Training & Development, Employee Relations, Workers Compensation, Payroll, Interviews
Education
University of California, San Diego 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Management Science
University of Westminster 2009 — 2009
Opportunities Abroad Program
Wagstaff Clinical Data Consulting, Inc. October 2010 - Present
Optimer Pharmaceuticals July 2007 - October 2010
Neurocrine Biosciences 2003 - 2007
Synteract, Inc. 2002 - 2003
Scios 1999 - 2002
Iris Diagnostics September 1998 - October 1999
Skills
Oncology, CRO, EDC, Clinical Trials, CTMS, Clinical Data Management, CDISC, GCP, Biotechnology, Clinical Development, Oracle Clinical, Pharmaceutical Industry, Heart Failure, Clinical Research, Sop, Arthritis, CRF design, Lifesciences, FDA, Validation, Clinical Study Design
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Science (BS), Microbiology and Molecular Genetics
Durata Therapeutics September 2014 - February 2015
Durata Therapeutics June 2014 - August 2014
Durata Therapeutics February 2014 - May 2014
Optimer Pharmaceuticals June 2011 - December 2013
Genentech/Roche Laboratories May 1988 - January 2011
Skills
Managed Care, Hospitals, Oncology, Pharmaceutical Sales, Infectious Diseases, Rheumatology, Diabetes, Pharmaceutical Industry, Biotechnology, Endocrinology, Nephrology, OB/GYN, Family Medicine, Cardiology, Urology, Pulmonology, Product Launch, Hospital Sales, Osteoporosis, Gastroenterology, Buy & Bill, Neurology
Education
The University of Kansas
Bachelors of General Studies College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, Human Biology, Business
Kaiser Permanente June 2014 - Present
PhodeoBooth (Photo/Video Booth Co.) May 2014 - Present
CVS Pharmacy September 2013 - Present
CVS Pharmacy August 2011 - September 2013
Dr. Palmer Taylor's Lab April 2012 - September 2012
Optimer Pharmaceuticals June 2010 - April 2012
Skills
GLP, Pharmaceutical Industry, FDA, Clinical Trials, Chemistry, Pharmacists, Laboratory, Pharmacy, GMP, NMR, Biotechnology, Clinical Development, Pharmacology, Lifesciences, Oncology, Infectious Diseases
Education
Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science 2013 — 2017
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.), Pharmacy
University of California, San Diego 2010 — 2013
Pharmacological Chemistry, Chemistry, 3.60
Cuyumaca College 2008 — 2010
Forest Laboratories December 2013 - Present
Optimer Pharmaceuticals September 2011 - December 2013
Genentech January 2010 - September 2011
Roche Pharmaceuticals 2007 - September 2010
Roche Pharmaceuticals 2007 - 2008
Allergan 2003 - 2005
Wyeth 2001 - 2003
Education
University of Pennsylvania 1997 — 1999
MSW, Cinical Social Work
University of Notre Dame 1993 — 1997
BA, Psychology
La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company July 2015 - Present
Trius Therapeutics April 2012 - Present
Cubist Pharmaceuticals, a subsidiary of Merck & Co July 2014 - June 2015
Optimer Pharmaceuticals June 2010 - March 2012
Self-employed 2009 - 2010
Valeant Pharmaceuticals January 2008 - December 2008
Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc. 1989 - 2007
Education
University of California, Irvine
PhD, Biological Sciences
University of California, San Diego
BA, Biology (major), French Literature (minor)
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
MS, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Quintiles March 2009 - Present
Optimer Pharmaceuticals October 2005 - February 2009
UCSD July 2002 - December 2005
San Diego State University April 2000 - June 2002
Skills
CTMS, Clinical Trials, GCP, Clinical Research, Clinical Development, Pharmaceutical Industry, Infectious Diseases, CRO, Oncology, Biotechnology, Lifesciences, Clinical Monitoring, EDC, Vaccines, Medical Writing, Regulatory Affairs, ICH-GCP
Education
The Johns Hopkins University 1984 — 1987
M.S., Public Health
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
B.S., Psychology and Natural Sciences
Wellesley High School
Biotix Holdings (formerly Pelican Life Sciences) 2008 - Present
TearLab Corporation 2009 - Present
Assembly Biosciences (Formerly Ventrus Bioschiences) 2012 - Present
Optimer Pharmaceuticals 2007 - 2013
Diversa 2004 - 2007
Maxim Pharmaceuticals 2002 - 2004
NBCi 2000 - 2002
USWeb/CKS 1998 - 2000
Price Waterhouse 1988 - 1997
KPMG Peat Marwick 1982 - 1988
Education
University of Hawaii at Manoa 1980 — 1982
BBA, Business
Mcdaid
Neurocrine Biosciences January 2013 - Present
Optimer Pharmaceuticals July 2009 - December 2012
Neurocrine Biosciences July 2007 - May 2009
Arena Pharmaceuticals August 2005 - August 2007
SNBL USA 2001 - 2005
University of Washington 1994 - 2001
Skills
Toxicology, In Vivo, GLP, Drug Discovery, In Vitro, Life Sciences, CRO, Cell Based Assays, Biotechnology, Cell Culture, Validation, IND, Immunology, Pharmaceuticals, Screening, Animal Models, ELISA, FDA, Infectious Diseases, Vaccines, R&D, Drug Development, NDA, Regulatory Submissions, Sop, Drug Safety, Assay Development, Biomarkers, Biopharmaceuticals, Lifesciences, Pharmaceutical Industry
Education
The University of Texas Medical School at Houston 1988 — 1994
American University of Beirut 1983 — 1986
Bachelor's degree, Biology, General
Optimer Pharmaceuticals February 2013 - Present
Optimer Pharmaceuticals January 2012 - February 2013
Dechert LLP May 2005 - December 2011
Skadden 2000 - 2005
Skills
Product Liability, Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Governance, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Securities Regulation, Licensing, Intellectual Property, Corporate Law, Trade Secrets, Civil Litigation, Patents, Appeals, Class Actions, Trademarks, Dispute Resolution, Bankruptcy, Arbitration, Joint Ventures
Education
University of Pennsylvania Law School 1997 — 2000
JD
Villanova University 1993 — 1997
BA, Political Science, Communications
Durata Therapeutics March 2014 - Present
Optimer Pharmaceuticals June 2011 - December 2013
Daiichi Sankyo May 2008 - June 2011
Scios 2005 - 2008
Sanofi 2004 - 2005
Bristol-Myers Squibb 2000 - 2005
Skills
Pharmaceutical Industry, Pharmaceutical Sales, Biotechnology, Customer Service, Healthcare, Marketing Strategy, Hospital Sales, Neurology, Leadership, Managed Care, Sales Effectiveness, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Office, Cardiology, Hospitals, Gastroenterology, Project Management, Pulmonology, Endocrinology, Urology
Education
State University of New York at Albany
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General
Syracuse University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
Pfizer July 2015 - Present
Pfizer 2014 - July 2015
Optimer Pharmaceuticals 2011 - 2014
Strativa Pharmaceuticals, A Division of Par Pharmaceutical Inc. 2010 - 2011
Elan Pharmaceuticals 2006 - 2010
Pfizer, Inc 2000 - 2006
Parke-Davis 1999 - 2000
Prime Therapeutics 1998 - 1999
University of Illinois at Chicago 1995 - 1998
University of Illinois at Chicago 1994 - 1995
Skills
Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, Neurology, Diabetes, Pharmaceutical Industry, Managed Care, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Pain Management, Medicine, Psychiatry, Infectious Diseases, Cardiology, Medical Writing, Oncology
Education
University of Michigan 1987 — 1994
Doctor of Pharmacy, Pharmacy
Thermo Fisher Scientific (Life Technologies) January 2015 - Present
Thermo Fisher Scientific (Life Technologies) February 2014 - Present
Life Technologies April 2013 - Present
Pro Unlimited Supporting Life Technologies November 2012 - April 2013
Optimer Pharmaceuticals June 2003 - January 2012
Skills
Biotechnology, Drug Discovery, Lifesciences, Clinical Development, Infectious Diseases, Pharmaceutical Industry, GLP, Microbiology, Organic Synthesis, LC-MS, Cell Culture, Assay Development, Cell, Purification, Vaccines, Immunology, Technology Transfer, Drug Development, Life Sciences
Education
University of California, San Diego 2003 — 2006
Animal Physiology and Neuroscience, B.S., Biology
Onyx Pharmaceuticals 2014 - Present
Optimer Pharmaceuticals 2012 - 2013
Christine Mack Research Services 2010 - 2012
Amylin Pharmaceuticals 2002 - 2010
Skills
Pharmacology, CNS disorders, Drug Discovery, Neuroscience, Research, Clinical Development, Biotechnology, Diabetes, ELISA, Drug Development, In Vivo, Medical Writing, Clinical Trials, Lifesciences, CTMS, Oncology, Pharmaceutical Industry
Education
The University of Connecticut
PhD, Biobehavioral Sciences
University of California, Santa Barbara
BS, Biopsychology
Aegerion Pharmaceuticals July 2015 - Present
Aegerion Pharmaceuticals January 2014 - June 2015
Optimer Pharmaceuticals May 2011 - December 2013
Intuitive Surgical April 2010 - May 2011
The Medicines Company February 2010 - April 2010
The Medicines Company May 2009 - February 2010
The Medicines Company January 2008 - April 2009
Skills
Cardiology, Neurology, Pharmaceutical Sales, Surgery, Psychiatry
Education
University of Michigan 1991 — 1995
BFA, Premed and fine arts
Lahser
Optimer Pharmaceuticals VP, Clinical developmentOptimer Pharmaceuticals, Inc.2000 - Present
Education
University of Pittsburgh 1977 — 1981
Ph.D., Chemistry
Durata Therapeutics February 2014 - Present
Saint Peter's Preparatory School June 2011 - July 2014
Optimer Pharmaceuticals August 2011 - January 2014
Salix Pharmaceuticals March 2008 - August 2011
Saint Peter's Preparatory School June 2006 - June 2011
Sepracor Pharmaceuticals May 2004 - March 2008
Pfizer June 2003 - June 2004
Cintas February 2002 - June 2003
Skills
Cardiology, Public Speaking, Sales Operations, Social Media, Sales, Time Management, Hospital Sales, Pharmaceutical Sales, Rheumatology, Urology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Hospitals, Public Relations, Managed Care, Sports, Coaching, Team Building, Microsoft Office, Oncology, OB/GYN, Leadership, Teaching, Strategic Planning, Fundraising, Gastroenterology, Product Launch, Selling, Neurology, Customer Service, Account Management, Event Planning
Education
The College of New Jersey 1997 — 2001
Bachelors, Health/Physical Education, Exercise Science
Sanofi 2013 - Present
Optimer Pharmaceuticals 2011 - 2013
Takeda Pharmaceuticals 2010 - 2011
Takeda Pharmaceuticals 2009 - 2010
Takeda Pharmaceuticals 2006 - 2009
Amgen 2006 - 2007
Eli Lilly and Company 2002 - 2006
Eli Lilly and Company 2000 - 2002
Skills
Outcomes Research, Health Care Systems, Pharmacoeconomics, Pharmaceutical Industry, Comparative...
Education
The Ohio State University
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
The Ohio State University
BS Pharm, Pharmacy
Janssen, Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson and Johnson January 2014 - Present
Sangart June 2012 - August 2013
Upsher-Smith Laboratories June 2011 - June 2012
Optimer Pharmaceuticals March 2011 - May 2011
BIOGEN IDEC May 2002 - January 2011
PAREXEL International 1998 - 2002
3M COMPANY 1997 - 1998
Kuwait University- Faculty of Medicine 1995 - 1997
Medtronic 1995 - 1995
Skills
Clinical Trials, Biotechnology, Oncology, Clinical Development, Biostatistics, Bayesian statistics
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Ph.D., Biostatistics
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
MS, Statistics