PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY * Highly motivated and versatile scientist with experience in in vitro/cell-based assay development, validation and execution, in vivo pharmacology, including 5+ years of industry experience * Extensive experience in discovery and development of small molecule inhibitors against protein homeostasis * Expertise in defining strategy and providing leadership in various aspects of in vivo POC, target identification & validation, target engagement, mechanism of action, PD biomarker, assess efficacy and PK/PD relationships * Experience in leading and driving small molecule drug discovery team * Efficient in carrying out interdisciplinary scientific collaborations and maintaining genial team environment in a fast- paced matrix organization * Successfully engaged with external collaborations and managed studies through CROs * Hired and trained Ph.D. level scientists and Research Associates Program Lead

Highlights:

• drug discovery
• in vitro/cell-based assay development
• in vivo pharmacology
• RT-PCR/q-PCR
• Protein Biochemistry
• PD biomarker
• CRO expereince
• program management
• PK/PD relationship
• disease animal models
• mammalian/primary/cancer/iPS cell culture
• co-cultures