Brian K. Pilcher

Dr. Brian K. Pilcher brings over 18 years of experience in Dermatology and Aesthetics, most recently as Principal of Critical MASS Scientific Strategy Consultants, where he worked with a number of pharmaceutical and medical device companies to develop programs in support of both established product life cycle and new product launches, as well as medical affairs and clinical education activities. Dr. Pilcher has also served as Vice President of Medical Affairs for Merz North America, Vice President of Medical Affairs and Clinical Education for BioForm Medical, and Director of Research and Development for Cutanix Corporation. In each of these roles, Dr. Pilcher has leveraged his unique combination of scientific and commercial expertise to direct and implement innovative and effective communications platforms and lead medical affairs teams in developing strong relationships with both physician thought leaders and the broader medical community. He has also developed and implemented novel educational initiatives to ensure safe & effective uses of drugs and medical devices, leading a team of 40 nurse and physician assistant educators whose goal is to ensure optimal clinical results while focusing on the highest standards of patient safety and satisfaction. Prior to entering industry, Dr. Pilcher earned his PhD in Cell and Molecular Biology from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, completed post graduate training in Dermatology at Washington University in St. Loius, and was an Assistant Professor at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in the Department of Cell Biology where his research focus was on the cellular and molecular mechanisms of wound repair.