Patricia S. Walker, MD PhD
Pharmaceutical industry veteran. Drug and device development consultant.
Experience working with biotechs and pharmaceutical companies towards FDA approvals since 1999.
Patricia S. Walker, M.D., Ph.D. is a board-certified dermatologist specializing in medical and aesthetic dermatology. She is an industry expert and has served in various leadership roles, including President and head of R&D for Brickell Biotech, Chief Medical Officer for Kythera Biopharmaceuticals, Inc., Executive Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer for Allergan Medical Aesthetics and Vice President and Dermatology Therapeutic Area Head at Allergan.
Dr. Walker’s clinical and research work has contributed substantially to the world of dermatology. Over the past 20 years, she has played a key role in the development and approval of key dermatology products including Tazorac®, Botox® Cosmetic, Juvederm™, Hylaform®, Captique®, LAP-BAND®, Inamed® Silicone gel-filled breast implants and Kybella®. Dr. Walker completed her medical degree and dermatology residency training at the University of Iowa College of Medicine. She also completed a research fellowship at the National Institute of Health’s Dermatology Branch.
Areas of Expertise
Dermatology
Dr. Walker is a board-certified dermatologist specializing in medical and aesthetic dermatology. Throughout her time working in drug and device development, she has maintained a private practice and has continued to see patients.
Drug Development
Over the past 20 years, Dr. Walker has played a key role in the development and approval of key dermatology products including Tazorac®, Botox® Cosmetic, and Kybella®.
Device Development
Dr. Walker has led the key FDA approvals for LAP-BAND®, Natrelle® Silicone gel-filled breast implants, Cosmoderm®, and Cosmoplast®.