Joseph V. Pergolizzi

Joseph V. Pergolizzi, Jr., MD is an internationally recognized thought leader in internal, perioperative and pain medicine, as well as critical and palliative care, pharmacology, drug development and regulatory affairs. An internationally recognized key opinion leader in pain medicine, Dr. Pergolizzi is a top development and regulatory consultant for blockbuster-branded analgesics, such as Nucynta, Cymbalta and Butrans. Dr. Pergolizzi is an experienced C-suite executive who brings an extensive professional network and background in global healthcare to Neumentum.

He is the co-founder of NEMA Research, Inc., a specialty CRO, a former subcommittee member of the FDA SUI and SGE VAH Grant Review for Analgesics, and chairman of PAINWEEK and Consultant to National Pain Foundation Board of Directors. Dr. Pergolizzi is the former director of business development and financial affairs for the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Clinical Trials Unit. He also formerly served as a part-time adjunct faculty member in the department of medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.