Quanren He M.D., Ph.D., D.A.B.T., C.C.C.P.
Olathe, KS 66062
913-***-**** (m)
abldxr@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
. A challenging position in toxicology where my medical knowledge and
toxicology expertise can be effectively utilized to contribute to the
company growth.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
. Board certified toxicologist with solid medical knowledge and
experience in the pharmaceutical industry, academia, and hospitals.
. Hands-on experience in developing non-clinical and clinical
strategies, and designing, analyzing and interpreting toxicology
studies to support drug development.
. Successful experience in negotiating with regulatory authorities for
toxicology study request to support IND/NDA.
. Experience in business management, involvement in hiring process
(candidate selection, interview, and reference check).
. Proven records in providing scientific opinion and direction to
achieve aggressive goals successfully.
. Strong scientific capabilities demonstrated by peer-reviewed
publications and scientific opinion documents to meet regulatory
requirements for drug development.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Biothera, Eagan, MN 2009
- Present
Director of Toxicology & Clinical Safety
. Designed, managed, and completed a 3-month and 6-month toxicity study
including TK in rats.
. Analyzed data, authored report for a toxicity study with combination
of two biologics in monkeys.
. Authored toxicology section of an Annual Report and Investigator's
Brochure for an IND.
. Analyzed pharmacokinetic studies for one compound in various species,
and solved problems of PK differences under different conditions.
. Oversaw PK analysis and finalized the report for PK in colon cancer
patients.
. Critiqued toxicology and nonclinical studies for a monoclonal antibody
in support of due diligence.
. Evaluated and translated report of a 90-day toxicity study by oral
administration.
. Evaluated and translated report of genotoxicity studies in vitro.
. Oversaw drug safety/clinical trials, adverse events reports (expedited
and annual) of IND.
. Interacted with the regulatory authorities in US FDA, Germany BfArM,
China SFDA.
. Actively involved in clinical development plans.
. Molecules are biologics (immune modulators, monoclonal antibodies).
CyDex Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Lenexa, KS
2005 - 2008
Director of Drug Safety and Medical Affairs (2008)
Manager of Toxicology and Drug Safety (2007 - 2008)
Sr. Scientist, Toxicology and Safety (2005 - 2007)
. Pharmaceutical Toxicology Studies (5 New Chemical Entities, 20
studies)
o Screened and evaluated 5 new chemical entities from discovery to
development.
o Evaluated 13 marketed drugs for additional toxicology/clinical
needs.
o Managed 20 toxicology studies at CROs, including site selection,
contract development, budgeting, protocol generation,
monitoring, and reporting.
o Reviewed over 100 toxicology study reports and finalized
numerous study reports.
o Toxicology studies involved parenteral, oral, ophthalmic and
inhalation administration.
o Therapeutic areas included cardiovascular, CNS, oncology,
respiratory, ophthalmological diseases.
. Interactions with regulatory authorities
o Negotiated and obtained waivers for several toxicology studies
requested by the FDA.
o Successfully developed toxicology and clinical strategies and
plans to support oncology drug development (consistent with the
US FDA recommendation for the specific IND).
o Prepared toxicology/drug safety documents for 5 pre-INDs, 6
INDs/CTAs, 1 NDA, and 2 IBs.
o Presented Captisol toxicology information at the FDA, resulting
in reduction of further toxicology studies related to Captisol
in Captisol-enabled formulations.
. Clinical trials and drug safety
o Selected clinical CROs; developed and implemented 9 clinical
studies.
o Managed drug safety/clinical trials, adverse events reports
(expedited and annual) of IND.
. Management and business related activities
o Persuaded an orphan drug designation application and received
the FDA approval.
o Was one of the 5 members who reported directly to the Chief
Executive Officer.
o Evaluated toxicology issues for due diligence support of
pharmaceutical development programs.
o Involved new employee hiring process including candidate
selection, interview, and reference request, making
recommendations to top management team.
. Basic toxicology research in neurotoxicology with 3 peer-reviewed
publications.
The University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
2007 - Present
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Toxicology
NIOSH/CDC, Morgantown, WV
2005
Associate Service Fellow
. Initiated a program to study occupational exposure and skin damage.
. Trained and mentored a new laboratory researcher.
The University of Georgia, Athens, GA
1999 - 2005
Research Associate
. Led a group under principal investigator's supervision to study
fumonisin toxicity in different types of genetically modified animals
and in vitro models.
. Studied signal transduction in chemical-induced apoptosis.
. Introduced several novel biochemical/molecular technologies to study
chemical toxicity.
. Trained and mentored 3 PhD candidates and 2 laboratory technicians.
. Published over 30 articles in peer-reviewed toxicology and
pharmacology journals.
Hunan Medical University, Changsha, China
1996 - 1999
Assistant Professor, Toxicology & Pharmacology
. Investigated metal renal toxicity with 4 publications and 1 book
chapter.
. Taught Toxicology and Pharmacology to medical students.
. Supervised master graduates and managed a laboratory.
Second Hospital of Hunan Medical University, Changsha, China
1993 - 1996
Clinical Associate Toxicologist
. Developed and implemented analytical methods to detect drugs in human
body fluids.
. Worked with medical teams in the diagnosis and treatment of
intoxicated patients/adverse drug reactions.
. Authored two publications and two book chapters on poison detection
and diagnosis.
Peer-reviewer
2007
. Reviewed Negi et al. 'Recent advances in plant hepatoprotectives: a
chemical and biological profile of some important leads.' Medicinal
Research Reviews, 2008, 28(5):746-72
EDUCATION
. Ph.D. Toxicology, The University of Georgia, Athens, GA, 2004.
. M.D., Medicine, Hunan Medical University, Changsha, China, 1988.
. M.S., Biomedical sciences, Hunan Medical University, Changsha, China,
1993.
o Degrees from China have been notarized and evaluated by Josef
Silny & Associates, Miami, FL
. Diplomate, American Board of Toxicology (D.A.B.T.), 2006.
. Clinical Compliance Certified Professional (C.C.C.P.), 2008.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
. Good Laboratory Practice/Toxicology (nonclinical drug development,
regulatory compliance).
. Good Clinical Practice/Clinical Drug development (regulatory
compliance).