May 2008

This issue of In the Interim brings you profiles of a selection of life sciences professionals currently available for interim or fixed duration roles. If you are interested in learning more about any of these candidates or have another human capital need we can help with, please email us at partners@ashtontweed.com or call 610-725-0290 to speak with one of our life sciences partners.

If you are a candidate with a life sciences background and/or the skills matching the descriptions below, please submit your resume to info@ashtontweed.com.

Global Clinical Research- M.D.

Pharmaceutical physician-scientist, manager and entrepreneur with 13 + years global experience in all phases of pharmaceutical research and development, strategic planning, business development, and investment research and analysis. Experienced in creating licensing strategies, leading licensing teams and managing and delivering all clinical elements of novel drug development program. Proven management skills in motivating and working effectively with multicultural, multi-level teams.

Clinical Research Director

Clinical research professional with 27 years of pharmaceutical industry experience in project management, clinical research, and clinical operations.  Key experience includes cross-functional team leadership for US and international clinical trials in both CRO and Sponsor settings. Skilled at preparation of clinical development plans, project plans and timelines, preparation of protocols and CRFs, execution of clinical trials through final report, and preparation for FDA meetings.

Licensing Senior Executive- Ph.D 

Pharmaceutical licensing senior executive with experience in Fortune 100 as well as emerging start up, biotech and technology companies. Negotiated over 65 license and research agreements. Skilled at business analysis and licensing negotiations. Demonstrated ability to identify core technologies that increase valuation, build cash flow or create the foundation for forming new companies.

Project Manager- MBA

Senior executive with over 30 years global strategic program management experience with pharmaceutical, medical device, and consumer products divisions of Fortune 500 organizations. PMI certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and certified Six Sigma Black Belt with extensive background in R&D new product development and commercialization, major process improvements, and technology transfers.

Marketing and Sales

Marketing and sales professional with 15 + years experience in Fortune 100 large pharma companies. Adept at launching new products and gaining market share in sales and marketing management. Created global marketing strategies and tactics for pre-market development of orphan drug. Led global marketing efforts to prepare product for launch, including strategy, pricing, reimbursement, creative, positioning and training.

Medical Device/Technology Executive- MBA

Medical device senior executive with proven record of success in external validation, sales planning and education, market introductions, FDA pathways, corporate partnerships, capital fund raising, and reimbursement advantages. Secured proprietary CPT code from the AMA, developed and initiated plan to gain coverage from the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association for platform product, and served on the leadership team for a successful IPO.

Many of the candidates above are also available for permanent placement, and our partners can create a custom designed search for interim or permanent candidates to meet your specific needs. To learn more, please contact us at partners@ashtontweed.com or at 610-725-0290.

Jim Rudman- x 422
James Laird- x 423
Jordan Warshafsky- x 441
Ashton Tweed
620 Lee Road, Suite 130
Wayne, PA 19087
Phone: 610-725-0290
partners@ashtontweed.com