Management Experience
Christopher Jerome, B.Sc., B.Vet.Med., Ph.D., M.R.C.V.S.
SkeleTech, Inc., 1997-2005, Bothell, WA, USA
2002 to 2005: President and Chief Executive Officer
1997 to 2002: COO and Executive Vice President
Cofounder, executive, and member of Board of Directors of this therapeutically-focused, venture-financed CRO of 35+ employees.
Particular focus on operational management and financial management including revenue recognition.
Obtained 2 rounds of venture financing.
As CEO, responsible for attainment of performance goals, current and long-range plans and objectives, and representing the organization in external relations, including investment & acquisition negotiations.
As COO and CEO, management of laboratory, AAALAC-accredited animal resource, and information technology divisions of the company under FDA GLP guidelines.
Developed software utilities for financial modeling in VB.
Inpharos, Inc., 2000, Bothell, WA, USA
Cofounder, President, and member of Board of Directors of this startup software company, spun out from SkeleTech.
Prepared business plans and strategy; met with potential investors; developed marketing materials and met with potential clients.
Directed company toward technical goals related to development of a database application for drug development data.
MDS Pharma Services, 2005-2006, Bothell, WA, USA
Vice President Efficacy Pharmacology
Directed the Efficacy Pharmacology division (formerly SkeleTech) toward attainment of performance goals; formulation of plans and objectives; financial planning and analysis; revenue projection and recognition.
Management of animal and laboratory resources.
Allevia AG, 2007-2008, Bern, Switzerland
Consulting Senior Scientist
Operational development and management of facilities in Switzerland, including establishment of GLP infrastructure.
Business development, sales and client relations.