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Executive Vice President, Technical Operations

Arena Pharmaceuticals is focused on delivering solutions for cardiovascular, central nervous system, inflammatory and metabolic diseases.

Experienced professional in the pharmaceutical and medical device industry with roles and responsibilities ranging from basic research through commercialization at levels up to and including executive management. Considerable contributions to projects and products involving medical imaging, oncology, cardiovascular disease, neurological disorders, dental pharmaceuticals, dermatology and facial aesthetics, women's health and orphan indications. Specialties: Strong background in discovery research, preclinical and clinical development, domestic and foreign regulatory dossier preparation and response management, product launch and commercialization, venture financing, intellectual property management, in-licensing/out-licensing, technology evaluation and project management. Extensive experience in startup/entrepreneurial environments, including considerable interaction with academic labs, biotech and pharma companies, and government agencies and institutions (domestic and foreign).