David Matusow
About David Matusow
David Matusow is the Director of Pharmaceutics at Ardelyx, Inc., where he specializes in pre-clinical and clinical formulation development. He has over 15 years of experience in small molecule oral drug product development and has held various positions at notable pharmaceutical companies.
Current Role at Ardelyx
David Matusow serves as the Director of Pharmaceutics at Ardelyx, Inc. since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the development of pharmaceutical formulations and processes. His expertise contributes to the advancement of drug products within the company. Ardelyx, based in Fremont, California, focuses on innovative therapies for patients with unmet medical needs.
Previous Experience in Pharmaceutical Development
Prior to his current position, David Matusow held various roles in pharmaceutical development. He worked as Associate Director of Pharmaceutics at Ardelyx, Inc. from 2021 to 2022. He also served as Senior Manager of Drug Product Development and Manufacturing at Tricida, Inc. from 2019 to 2021, and as Senior Engineer in Commercial Manufacturing at Puma Biotechnology, Inc. from 2018 to 2019. His roles involved significant contributions to drug product development and manufacturing processes.
Education and Expertise in Chemical Engineering
David Matusow earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of California, Los Angeles, completing his studies from 2000 to 2004. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in pre-clinical and clinical formulation development, as well as manufacturing process development and validation.
Career History in the Pharmaceutical Industry
David Matusow has over 15 years of experience in small molecule oral drug product development. His career includes positions at notable companies such as Gilead Sciences, where he worked as a Scientist from 2010 to 2015, and Novartis, where he served as Associate Scientist from 2007 to 2010. He also worked at XenoPort, Inc. and Impax Laboratories, gaining extensive knowledge in drug product formulation and manufacturing.
Specialization in Drug Product Development
David Matusow specializes in pre-clinical and clinical formulation development, with a focus on manufacturing process development and validation. His experience includes CMO selection and tech transfer management, which are critical components in the successful development and commercialization of pharmaceutical products.