Shelly Zacharias, DVM, MS, VPM

Clinical Development Manager

ACI Biosciences · Chevy Chase, Maryland, United States

Present

Contract Advisor

Gallant Therapeutics

Present

Vice President of Medical Affairs/Clinical Development

Gallant Therapeutics · La Jolla, CA/Indianapolis, IN

Director of Veterinary Operations / Medical Liaison / Co-Founder

Cook Regentec, LLC · Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Present

I co-founded and built this human and veterinary biotechnology company from a start-up phase in 2010 prior to its acquisition by Cook Group in 2013. In an executive director role, I am primarily responsible for establishing and maintaining external relationships with KOL's, medical education of our products, oversee drug development, involved in strategic planning and budgeting, represent our company at various activities and am involved in company regulatory activities with the FDA. I have had oversight of clinical trials, currently lead a team of direct and indirect reports and implement operational plans, cultivate collaborative relationships with global partners, and facilitate the continuous advancement of the technology and its visibility. I reinforce overall organizational strategy and provide direction on company objectives for direct reports. • Directed efforts to develop new drug to treat feline chronic kidney disease (under FDA drug approval process). • Trademarked “Wellness…

Veterinarian

Noah's Caring Hands · Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Present

Director of Emergency Medicine

Noah's Animal Hospitals · Indianapolis, Indiana Area

In this role, I spearheaded all emergency medicine functions for this fast-paced veterinarian care clinic. Scheduled and supervised team of 10+ emergency veterinarians and 22 technicians.