As Vice President of Operations, Don is responsible for the Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) for OncoNano’s polymer technology and drug candidates. Don’s team includes manufacturing, planning, and quality assurance and is focused on the development of manufacturing and quality processes in support of ongoing clinical trials, the drug pipeline, and all CMC activities driving towards commercialization.

Don has nearly 40 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical / Biotechnology industries and has worked for several large and small companies including, Allergan, DPT Laboratories, Abbott Laboratories, ILEX Oncology, Genzyme, Sanofi, Azaya Therapeutics, and ZS Pharma. His experience includes both small molecules and biologics inclusive of manufacturing, quality assurance, regulatory affairs, and planning /logistics.

Don received his MBA from University of Texas at San Antonio and his BS in Microbiology from Texas A&M University.