Jim Weston was named Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and Quality for Alseres Pharmaceuticals in September 2006. Mr. Weston has over 30 years of experience in the development of biological and pharmaceutical products and has directed strategy of development programs in the US, Canada, Europe, Australia and Japan resulting in the approval of 11 drugs/biologics worldwide. Prior to joining Alseres, Jim was Vice President Corporate and Regulatory Strategy and Managing Director of the Boston office of Cato Research Ltd. Mr. Weston was also Vice President, Government Affairs and Strategic Policy of Biopure Corporation and held management positions with DuPont Pharmaceuticals in Regulatory, Clinical Research, Quality Assurance and Quality Control. Mr. Weston has a Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences degree from Rutgers College and a Master of Business Administration from Northeastern University. Mr. Weston is an active member of many professional organizations, including the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society, Drug Information Association, Parenteral Drug Association, and the Special Operations Medical Association and co-chairs the Regulatory and Quality Assurance Committee of the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council. |