Morgan Boren

Assoc Director @ Crinetics Pharmaceuticals

About

Experienced scientist with over 25 years' experience with direct oversight of operations, project management and monitoring regulatory preclinical drug development activities, advancing new therapies for patients. Accomplished measurable results leading teams up to 20 in fast-paced, changing environments. Proven proficiency in leadership, objective analysis and business administration with multiple awards received for outstanding performance and professionalism in the United States Army and Air Force. • Process Improvement • Strategic Planning • Marketing / Branding • Leadership / Management • Training and Development • Preclinical Drug Development • Organization / Communication • Microsoft Office Suite

Country

United States

City

San Diego

Industry

Pharmaceuticals

Skill

Analytical Skills, GLP, Pharmaceutical Industry, Toxicology, CRO, FDA, In Vivo, Sop, Drug Development, Animal Models, IND, Pharmaceutics, HPLC, GMP, Project Management, Team Management, Management, Global Logistics, Integration, Marketing

Experience

Assoc Director

Crinetics Pharmaceuticals

2024-1 - Present · 2 yrs 8 mos

San Diego County, California, United States

Principal Investigator Nonclinical Development

Kinnate Biopharma Inc.

2020-6 - Present · 6 yrs 3 mos

San Diego, California, United States

Regulatory Nonclinical Development

Scientist Preclinical

Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

2019-1 - 2020-6 · 1 yr 6 mos

Greater San Diego Area

Scientist Preclinical

Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

2019-1 - 2019-1 · 1 mo

Greater San Diego Area

Scientist

La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company

2017-11 - 2019-1 · 1 yr 3 mos

Greater San Diego Area

Lead nonclinical toxicology (Tox) and pharmacokinetic (PK) assessment of drug candidates. Evaluate Contract Research Organizations (CRO) for experience, expertise, technical ability, quality and efficiency capabilities. Monitor nonGLP and GLP studies, assess and ensure best practices and procedures for the conduct, analysis, evaluation and reporting of nonclinical studies. Write and review study protocol, reports and regulatory filings (e.g. IND)

Senior Associate Scientist (Tox Program Manager)

Amgen

2005 - 2014 · 9 yrs

Greater Seattle Area

Managed non-clinical safety evaluation programs of both small and large molecules from Discovery to Clinic; monitored the conduct of GLP/non-GLP toxicology studies at Contract Research Organizations to ensure adherence to the study protocol, laboratory SOPs and GLPs; ensured study timelines met FIH and regulatory program milestones. Exceptional writing and communication skills, the ability to work independently in a dynamic, cross-functional team environment while managing project tasks seamlessly to provide ultimate client deliverables satisfaction.

Senior Associate Scientist (Toxicology, Histopathology and In-Process Control)

Pfizer

1992 - 2005 · 13 yrs

Groton, CT

Toxicology Technician: Supported lead optimization preclinical development studies (large/small animal species), screened potential drug candidates for further development; managed all study conduct for non-GLP/GLP in-house studies. Histopathology Technician: Conducted gross necropsy (non-human primate, canine and rodents); trimmed, processed, embedded (paraffin) and H/E stained tissue specimens according to SOPs for microscopic evaluation.