Richard C. Yocum

Richard C. Yocum possesses over 28 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, focusing on clinical drug development and regulatory guidance, alongside 11 years in general Internal Medicine. As the Owner and Consultant at Yocum Biopharmaceutical Consulting since May 2016, Richard provides expert consulting to expedite clinical trials and enhance the chances of successful product approvals. Additionally, Richard holds leadership roles in various search and rescue organizations, including positions with the San Diego Mountain Rescue Team, where involvement spans from rescue operations to medical committee leadership. Richard's extensive background includes serving as Chief Medical Officer for Sophiris Bio Corp and Vice President of Drug Development & Medical Affairs at Rockwell Medical Technologies, along with an academic foundation in medicine from The Johns Hopkins University and UC San Diego.