David Blasingame
About David Blasingame
David Blasingame serves as the Senior Director and Technical Product Strategy Team Lead at Arcus Biosciences, bringing over 20 years of experience in process research and development. He specializes in tech transfers and CMC control strategies, having held various leadership roles in prominent biotechnology companies.
Current Role at Arcus Biosciences
David Blasingame serves as the Senior Director, Technical Product Strategy Team Lead at Arcus Biosciences, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on leading technical product strategies and overseeing critical aspects of product development. His extensive experience in the biotechnology sector contributes to the strategic direction of the company.
Education and Expertise
David Blasingame holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and a Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology from the University of California, Davis, which he completed between 1999 and 2004. He furthered his education by earning an MBA from Golden Gate University from 2008 to 2010. His academic background supports his specialization in tech transfers and CMC control strategies.
Professional Background
David Blasingame has over 20 years of experience in the biotechnology industry. He began his career at Gilead Sciences, where he worked as a Senior Research Associate I from 2004 to 2007. He progressed through various roles at BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc., Rigel Pharmaceuticals Inc., and PUMA Biotechnology Ltd., gaining expertise in contract manufacturing and CMC management.
Career Achievements
Throughout his career, David Blasingame has developed a proven track record of establishing cross-functional and external CMO relationships. His roles have included significant positions such as Associate Director at PUMA Biotechnology Ltd. and Senior Director of CMC at Rigel Pharmaceuticals Inc. His contributions have been instrumental in advancing process research and development for both small molecules and biologics.
Previous Positions
Before joining Arcus Biosciences, David held various positions in the biotechnology field. He worked at BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. in multiple roles, including Supervisor and Manager of Contract Manufacturing. He also served as Senior Director of CMC at Rigel Pharmaceuticals Inc. from 2021 to 2023, and as a Senior Consultant at DSI - Design Space InPharmatics LLC from 2015 to 2018.