Darin Curtiss
About Darin Curtiss
Darin Curtiss serves as the Vice President of Clinical Development and Therapeutic Area Head for Inherited Retinal Diseases at SalioGen Therapeutics. He has extensive experience in clinical development, having held various roles in notable organizations such as Daiichi Sankyo, Lux Biosciences, and Novartis.
Current Role at SalioGen Therapeutics
Darin Curtiss serves as the Vice President of Clinical Development and Therapeutic Area Head for Inherited Retinal Diseases at SalioGen Therapeutics. He has held this position since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing clinical development strategies and initiatives related to inherited retinal diseases, contributing to the advancement of therapeutic solutions in this specialized area.
Previous Experience in Clinical Development
Prior to his current role, Curtiss worked at Gyroscope Therapeutics as Vice President of Clinical Development from 2020 to 2022. He also held various positions at Alcon, A Novartis Division, where he served as Project Head for Glaucoma Development from 2011 to 2014 and as Sr. Global Brand Medical Affairs Lead from 2015 to 2016. His experience includes significant roles in clinical project management and operational leadership across multiple organizations.
Educational Background
Darin Curtiss earned a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from Oregon State University, completing his studies from 1990 to 1994. He also holds a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Creighton University, where he studied from 1994 to 1998. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in clinical development and pharmaceutical sciences.
Career Timeline and Positions
Darin Curtiss has held numerous positions throughout his career in the pharmaceutical and clinical development sectors. He worked at Daiichi Sankyo as Associate Director of Experimental Medicine for 7 months in 2010-2011, and at Lux Biosciences, Inc. as Clinical Project Manager for 1 year from 2007 to 2008. His career also includes roles at Novartis Pharmaceutical Corp. and Trial Runners, highlighting his extensive experience in clinical operations and project management.
Teaching and Academic Involvement
In addition to his industry experience, Darin Curtiss served as Adjunct Faculty at Rutgers University from 2002 to 2004. This role involved teaching and mentoring students, contributing to the academic community while sharing his expertise in clinical development and pharmacy.