Drey Coleman

Drey Coleman serves as the Head of Clinical Operations for Ocuphire. Ms. Coleman has approximately fifteen years of experience in pharmaceutical research and development. From May 2012 to July 2019, Ms. Coleman was General Manager of Oculos Clinical Research, a clinical research organization dedicated to human clinical trials in ophthalmology. In this position, she had responsibility for management of Oculos business operations, guidance and support of clinical project teams and oversight of clinical trial activities, including responsibility for P&L vendor management and client relations. Prior to that, from October 2006 to December 2010, she was Director of Contracts and Compliance with Sirion Therapeutics, Inc., a successful ophthalmic pharmaceutical company. During this time, she was responsible for the creation of compliance programs, policies, and training associated with drug commercialization activities. In addition, Ms. Coleman acted as chair of Medical/Legal/Regulatory review team for promotional materials and aided with the development and support of programs for educational and investigator-initiated trial grants. She was also a key member in support of investment funding arrangements more than $80 million related diligence and responsibility for associated disclosures. Following the sale and liquidation of Sirion’s assets with multiple entities in 2010, Ms. Coleman was an integral part of the wind down team and execution of the wind down plan. Ms. Coleman has extensive knowledge of the laws and regulations affecting the pharmaceutical industry, along with a proven track record of successful contract negotiations. Ms. Coleman holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Central Florida.