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DOW
PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES NAMES DAVID W. OSBORNE VICE PRESIDENT OF PRODUCT
DEVELOPMENT
PETALUMA, CA – September 22, 2003: Dow Pharmaceutical Sciences, Inc., a
company specializing in the development of topical pharmaceutical
products, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. David W. Osborne
as Vice President of Product Development. Dr. Osborne will oversee
formulations, process development and skin biology at Dow Pharmaceutical
Sciences.
David brings to Dow Pharmaceutical Sciences more than 18 years of
experience in developing dermatological and other topical products. Prior
to joining Dow Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dr Osborne was Vice President of
the Dermatology Division at Atrix Laboratories, Inc. Earlier in his career
he was Vice President of Research and Development at ViroTex Corporation,
a topical drug delivery company. Dr. Osborne’s extensive
drug-development experience also includes positions with Merck and The
Upjohn Company.
Dr. Osborne has been awarded more than 20 patents and two federal grants.
He co-authored a book on topical drug formulations and has authored or
coauthored more than 40 articles and publications.
“David’s knowledge and extensive experience adds a new dimension in
our ability to develop new topical products” said Bhaskar Chaudhuri,
PhD, President and Chief Executive Officer of Dow Pharmaceutical Sciences.
David holds a PhD in physical chemistry from the University of
Missouri-Rolla and a BS in chemistry from Southwest Missouri State
University.
Dow Pharmaceutical Sciences develops topical products for pharmaceutical
and biotechnology clients. Services include formulation development and
optimization; skin-permeation and SUPAC studies; analytical and stability
testing; and manufacturing, labeling and distribution of clinical-trial
materials. Dow also provides regulatory, non-clinical and clinical
services required to take topical products through FDA approval. This
includes phase I-III trials at Dow’s two clinical sites.
For more information please visit www.dowpharmsci.com
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Contact: Steven R. Smith
Vice President, Marketing & Business Development
1330A Redwood Way, Petaluma, CA 94954
707-665-4672
ssmith@dowpharmsci.com
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