David Arnold

About David Arnold

As a regulatory affairs executive and PharmD with a rare blend of scientific rigor, operational acumen, and military-honed leadership, I thrive at the intersection of global compliance, patient safety, and therapeutic innovation. With over 7 years of progressive experience leading regulatory strategy across Cardio-Renal-Metabolic, CNS, and emerging areas, I bring a solutions-focused mindset to the high-stakes environment of drug development and approval. From managing FDA submissions for INDs, NDAs, and sNDAs to building training platforms and spearheading AdPromo reviews for national product launches, I have consistently delivered impact across the full product lifecycle. My ability to align Clinical, Legal, Medical Affairs, and Commercial functions under a unified regulatory vision has enabled cross-functional clarity, faster timelines, and stronger health authority outcomes. I’ve led regulatory initiatives at global pharmaceutical leaders like Boehringer Ingelheim and Eli Lilly, supported COVID-19 vaccine rollouts as a frontline pharmacist, and founded both a biotech startup and a nonprofit for veterans—all united by one mission: to build systems that serve and protect lives. Specialties: Regulatory Strategy & Execution • FDA Submissions & Health Authority Engagement • Cross-Functional Leadership • IND/NDA/sNDA Lifecycle Management • Labeling & AdPromo Compliance • Commercialization Strategy Career Highlights: • Secured full FDA approval for sNDAs including Jardiance in CKD by leading end-to-end submission strategy. • Established a 30-module regulatory training platform, improving onboarding and knowledge transfer. • Delivered measurable turnaround at Eli Lilly by increasing territory performance from 60% to 110% in two quarters. • Founded a biotech venture filing five U.S. patents and conducting clinical validation for novel pain mitigation solutions. • Served as lead preceptor for fellows, interns, and PharmD students, fostering future regulatory and clinical leaders. Whether advancing global access to life-changing therapies or training the next generation of regulatory professionals, I lead with purpose, resilience, and a drive to make complexity navigable. Let’s connect if you share a passion for innovation, impact, and excellence in healthcare.

Experience

1. District Relief Pharmacist

   Cvs Pharmacy

   Dec 2020 — Present · Cincinnati, OH, US

   I currently provide pharmacy oversight and leadership across multiple CVS locations, including high-volume environments and state-run COVID immunization clinics.• I maintained seamless pharmacy operations across multiple stores, supporting teams of 2–7 technicians and processing up to 500 prescriptions daily.• I led COVID-19 vaccination clinics that immunized over 300 high-risk patients and healthcare workers in a single day, coordinating with teams of up to 20 staff.• I served as one of New Mexico\'s first pharmacist trainers for technician-led vaccine rollouts.• I prevented vaccine waste valued in the hundreds of thousands by implementing emergency-use protocols in compliance with federal guidelines.• I protected $1M+ in vaccine inventory through strict adherence to storage, transport, and documentation standards.

Education

• UNM Anderson School of Management

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

  2016 — 2018

• The University of New Mexico

  Bachelor's of Science , Pharmaceutical Sciences

  2012 — 2018

• The University of New Mexico

  Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), Pharmacy

  2015 — 2019