Rick D. Scruggs
Manager
pharmaceutical
Redhill Biopharma
Israel
Biography
With over 25 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, Mr. Scruggs has extensive knowledge in commercial operations and business development. He most recently served as Executive Vice President of Business Development at Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd., up to its acquisition by Valeant Pharmaceuticals International earlier this year. Mr. Scruggs joined Salix in 2000, after working at Oclassen Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Watson Pharmaceuticals, and helped build Salix’s commercial organization, serving in various sales and commercial trade related positions. He was appointed as Executive Vice President in 2011 and was responsible for all business development activities as well as the worldwide distribution of Salix innovative products and intellectual property. Mr. Scruggs also served as the Head of the Board of Directors of Oceana Therapeutics, Salix’s European subsidiary.
Research Interest
Pharmaceutical science
