Drug Expert Witnesses in California

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Drug expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including pharmacology, toxicology, pharmacy management, drug enforcement, and substance abuse counseling. Some of the most common specialties among drug expert witnesses also include prescription drug interactions, illegal drug use, pharmaceutical industry regulations, drug trafficking, and addiction treatment. They can opine on the effects of drug overdoses, side effects of prescription medications, impacts of illegal drugs on health, the effectiveness of addiction treatments, and compliance with pharmaceutical regulations.

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Average Drug Expert Witnesses Court Fees

$450/hr

Review Fee

$525/hr

Deposition Fee

$550/hr

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Drug Experts in California

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Review Fee $350/hr
Deposition Fee $350/hr
Court Fee $350/hr

This expert has ~17 years of experience as a pharmacist, with the most recent five years serving as a pharmacy director specializing in clinical pharmacy (inpatient acute care), clinical information systems, safe medical practice, quality improvement, and project management. Earlier in his career, he spent approximately 5 years as a pharmacist in a retail setting. This expert has advised and lead projects and teams on a number of start-up initiatives in the healthcare and information systems marketplace. He has also consulted on five major projects for the County of San Diego, Health, and Human Services Agency.

Principal Consultant, Private Pharmacy Consulting Firm

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), University of the Pacific School of Pharmacy

San Diego |

California

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Review Fee $400/hr
Deposition Fee $400/hr
Court Fee $400/hr

This expert has over 20 years of expertise in the pharmaceutical industry. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Management from Georgia Tech and an MBA in Marketing from California Coast University. He has hands on experience in Sales & Marketing, Managed Markets, Distribution, Operations, & Business Development. He has designed & implemented national commercial programs for a variety of drugs.

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Master of Business Administration (MBA), California Coast University

San Clemente |

California

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Review Fee $350/hr
Deposition Fee $400/hr
Court Fee $500/hr

This highly qualified expert has nearly three decades of experience in the field of pharmaceutical development. She received her BS in biochemistry and organic chemistry and both her DEA and PhD in medicinal chemistry, all from the University Louis Pasteur in Strasbourg, a prestigious French University. She holds 20 patents, mostly in relation to the processing and preparation of pharmaceuticals and is responsible for three finished products as well. She has held a variety of roles within the industry, beginning with several roles as a senior scientist and then moving up to principal scientist at ChemoCentryx, Inc. She then became a consultant for SciMed Partners and Franklin & Associates International LLC. She subsequently transitioned to working with patents, becoming a registered U.S. patent agent and then serving at both Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati and Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP. Currently, she is the founder and principal at a biopharmaceutical company and a co-founder and COO of a second biopharmaceutical company, both located in California.

Owner, A Pharmaceutical Consulting Firm in CA

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University Louis Pasteur, France

San Francisco |

California

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This expert has over 15 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry including sales, operations, marketing, distribution, and project management. This expert earned his BA in business management from Georgia Institute of Technology and later earned his MBA at California Coast University. In addition, this expert is a certified Project Management Professional and is certified in medical sales from the Health Industry Distributors Association. He has held several positions throughout his career including director of national accounts at Valeant Pharmaceuticals, director of managed markets at Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals, director of sales, marketing, & operations at Assertio Therapeutics, and director of sales, marketing, & operations at Advanced Mircroclean. This expert is currently an account manager at an independent technology and equipment lessor in California.

Account Manager, An independent technology and equipment lessor in CA

Master of Business Administration (MBA), California Coast University

California

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Court Fee $100/hr

This highly qualified expert earned her BS in psychobiology from the University of California, Los Angeles and then went on to earn her PharmD at the University of California, San Francisco. She completed an internship at Kaiser Permanente Outpatient Pharmacy and her residency at Kaiser Permanente, Los Angeles Medical Center. She is certified in basic life support, advanced cardiovascular life support, and pediatric advanced life support by the American Heart Association. She was formerly an ambulatory care pharmacist at the Antelope Valley Medical Center. She is currently an inpatient clinical pharmacist and a drug education coordinator at two different medical centers in California.

Drug Education Coordinator, A Medical Center in CA

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), University of California, San Francisco

Monterey Park |

California

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Review Fee $500/hr
Deposition Fee $500/hr

This fellowship-trained doctor received his medical doctorate from the University of Massachusetts School of Medicine. He completed a fellowship in Clinical Pediatric Hematology-Oncology at the prestigious University of Chicago Medical center. He is currently an assistant professor in the department of pediatrics hematology/oncology at a, where he frequently lectures on topics such as vascular abnormalities of the newborn.

Co-leader, A University-Affiliated Medical Center in CA

Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Massachusetts School of Medicine

Davis |

California

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Review Fee $500/hr
Deposition Fee $500/hr
Court Fee $500/hr

This highly qualified expert earned his Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from the University of California Riverside and his PhD in Comparative Pharmacology and Toxicology from the University of California San Francisco. A member of numerous pharmaceutical societies, he is extremely well published, having authored 120+ peer-reviewed papers and 10 books. He previously served as an Assistant Professor of pharmacology at Washington State University and the University of Southern California. This expert currently serves as an Associate Professor at a top university medical center in southern California.

Professor Emeritus, A University in CA

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of California, San Francisco

Orinda |

California

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Review Fee $350/hr
Deposition Fee $350/hr
Court Fee $350/hr

This qualified expert pharmacist earned his PharmD from the University of the Pacific and continued to complete a residency at St. Joseph's Medical Center. He then earned his MS in organizational leadership at Southern New Hampshire University and his EdD from the higher education leadership from Aspen University. Today, he is a licensed registered pharmacist, with clinical certifications in geriatrics and psychiatry and remains active in his field as a member of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, the American College of Clinical Pharmacy and the American Public Health Association. Formerly, this expert served as an assistant professor at the University of the Pacific and an associate professor at Roosevelt University and Manchester University, where he also has experience as the chair of the pharmacy practice. Additionally, he was the assistant dean of academic affairs and the chief diversity officer at Pacific University Oregon. Currently, this expert is a professor of pharmacy and an executive associate dean at a health sciences university in California.

Executive Associate Dean, A health sciences university in CA

Doctor of Education (EdD), Aspen University

Clovis |

California

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Review Fee $350/hr

This expert has over 30-years of experience in law enforcement, primarily with the Drug Enforcement Administration. He has written three criminal justice textbooks. He currently serves as a Criminal Justice consultant and expert witness with extensive experience in litigation support.

Consultant, A Criminal Justice Consultant

Master of Public Administration (MPA), Golden Gate University

Sequim |

California

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This expert in Pharmaceutical R&D has worked with data confidentiality protocols from the perspective of both a leading research scientist and an industry consultant. He earned his PhD in Pharmaceutical Science following a BS in Pharmacy and a BS in Biology from the University of South Carolina. He is a member of multiple professional societies, has published multiple peer-reviewed manuscripts, and holds 4 patents in pharmaceutical technologies. The expert formerly served as a Senior Principal Scientist at Pfizer and as an Assistant Professor of Pharmacy at South University in Georgia. He currently serves as a pharmaceutical consultant for a private firm and as president of a second private consultancy in California.

President, A pharmaceutical consultancy in CA

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Medical University of South Carolina

California

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FAQs for Drug Expert Witnesses

What is the role of a drug expert witness in legal proceedings?

A drug expert witness provides specialized knowledge about drugs, their effects, and related regulations. They can testify on matters like drug interactions, side effects, or misuse.

What types of cases might require a drug expert witness?

Cases involving pharmaceutical negligence, illegal drug use, toxicology reports, or disputes over medication side effects often require a drug expert witness.

Can a drug expert witness provide insight into complex pharmacological issues?

Yes, a drug expert witness has extensive knowledge in pharmacology and can explain complex issues such as drug interactions, dosage errors, and medication safety.

Are there subspecialties within the field of drug expert witnesses?

Yes, some experts specialize in areas like psychopharmacology, clinical pharmacology, or forensic toxicology. The type of case will determine the most suitable subspecialty.

How can a drug expert witness assist in cases involving alleged medical malpractice?

In medical malpractice cases, a drug expert can assess whether appropriate medications were prescribed and administered correctly, helping to establish if negligence occurred.

How does Expert Institute select its Drug expert witnesses?

Expert Institute offers a personalized approach to help you find the highest quality experts. We source actively-practicing professionals who match all your requirements for specialty areas, work experience, litigation history, fee range, certifications, location, and more.

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