Steven Kates is highly experienced drug development executive with ~30 years’ experience in the development of human therapeutics and life science products. Broad regulatory and scientific expertise in oncology, dermatology, ophthalmology, endocrinology and infectious diseases. Advanced multiple compounds through drug development from early pre-clinical to full clinical development. Managed project teams including Pre-clinical, CMC, Regulatory, Quality Assurance, Clinical and Medical Affairs. Resourceful problem solver with strong project management and communication skills..