Jose Casillas

Jose Casillas has extensive work experience in the pharmaceutical and medical device industry. Jose is currently serving as the Head of Pharmaceuticals at SaNOtize Research and Development Corp. since January 2023. Prior to this, they held the role of Director of Engineering and Packaging at Heron Therapeutics, Inc. from March 2020 to August 2022. Before that, Jose worked as a Senior Principal Consultant at JC Engineering Consulting from January 2015 to August 2022. Jose also served as the Director of Device Engineering at Zafgen, Inc. from November 2015 to January 2020.

Earlier in their career, Jose worked as a Senior Engineer at Amylin Pharmaceuticals from 2005 to 2015, with a specific role from July 2005 to December 2014. Jose also held the position of Senior Quality Engineer at CryoCor, Inc. from 2002 to 2005 and at Medtronic / Endonetics from 2002 to 2003. From 1990 to 1999, they worked in engineering at Sherwood Medical, and briefly served as a Quality Engineer at Alaris Medical Systems in 1992.

Overall, Jose Casillas has an extensive and varied background in pharmaceuticals, engineering, and quality control, with experience in senior leadership positions and consulting roles.

Jose Casillas earned their Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from Universidad del Valle de Atemajac. Jose attended the university from 1984 to 1988.