David Drutz

David J.
Drutz is the founder of Pacific Biopharma Associates, which was founded in 1999.
He held the title of President at the company.
Dr. Drutz currently holds the position of Director at Carolina Student Biotechnology Network, Member at American Society of Clinical Oncology, Inc., Member at Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, and Member at American Society for Clinical Investigation.
Dr. Drutz has held former positions as President & Chief Executive Officer at Inspire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. from 1995 to 1998, President & Chief Executive Officer at Sennes Drug Innovations, Inc. from 1994 to 1995, Chairman at Syntherica Corp., Chairman at OCERA Therapeutics LLC in 2010, Executive Chairman & Chief Medical Officer at DARA BioSciences, Inc. from 2014 to 2015, Chairman at Tranzyme Pharma, Inc. (Canada) from 2000 to 2010, Lead Independent Director at Gentris Corp.
from 2007 to 2014, Director at Mirati Therapeutics, Inc. from 2000 to 2010, Director at Altimmune, Inc., and General Partner at Pacific Rim Ventures Co. Ltd. from 1999 to 2008.
Dr. Drutz's education history includes an undergraduate degree from the University of Louisville and a doctorate from the University of Louisville School of Medicine.