Our Team

Fresh & Innovative Perspectives

Our experienced team has the knowledge and fresh perspective necessary to innovate the medication & healthcare industry.

Dave Ambrose

CEO/CFO

With over 20 years of experience running and managing multiple pharmaceutical companies, Dave helps innovate the planning & development of business goals.

Full Biography

With over 20 years of experience running and managing multiple pharmaceutical companies, Dave Ambrose stands at the head of Salerno Pharmaceuticals. He worked his way up from a young West Virginia University graduate and pharmaceutical sales representative to the owner of four successful pharmaceutical companies, all of which he built from scratch and all of which are thriving to this day. Dave’s experiences and success in the creation of multiple companies have equipped him with expertise in navigating the pharmaceutical industry, countless relationships and connections within the industry, and specialized knowledge pertaining to pharmaceutical business.

Presently, Dave engages in the planning and development of business goals and objectives for Salerno Pharmaceuticals with fellow executives, and coordinates the functions and operations of departments within Salerno. He reviews activity reports and financial statements to determine progress and revises objectives. He has developed a multitude of mutually beneficial relationships throughout the pharmaceutical market. Dave applies his vast experience and expertise to the decision making processes within Salerno Pharmaceuticals to provide the most beneficial outcomes for all stakeholders.

Gary Dutton

Director of Sales

Prior to working on the Salerno Team, Gary began as a sales representative in 1999 with MCR American Pharmaceuticals, Inc. He quickly became ranked #1 in sales.

Full Biography

Prior to working on the Salerno Team, Gary began as a sales representative in 1999 with MCR American Pharmaceuticals, Inc. He quickly became ranked #1 in sales and rapidly rose up to hold many positions within the company such as: District Manager, Regional Manager, National Sales Manager, Vice-President and President. Following his time in MCR American, Gary went on to hold vitally important roles in various other pharmaceutical companies. He assisted with the vision and planning of building TG United, Inc. and started GPC, The Generic Pharmaceutical Company, Inc., both of which are thriving pharmaceutical companies to this day.

At Salerno Pharmaceuticals, Gary uses his skills and experience to assist in daily operations and functionality, customer service, and the building of relationships in various capacities, such as sales, partnerships, vendors and customers. He acts a liaison with external parties on matters relating to the procurement of services and materials. Additionally, Gary develops and implements operational policies and procedures including but not limited to sales, purchasing and inventory control. He continues to evaluate and develop improved techniques for the control of operations, quality, reliability and safety.

Alexandra Ambrose

Director of Marketing

Alexandra applies her skill set and knowledge to the marketing division of Salerno Pharmaceutical and ensures effective customer communication & operations.

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With her BBA from Stetson University, Alexandra applies her skill set and knowledge to the marketing and communication division of Salerno Pharmaceuticals. She ensures that Salerno Pharma is able to effectively communicate to clients, consumers, and health professionals. She actively works to provide all parties with relevant and important information pertaining to Salerno Pharmaceuticals’ products and operations. Additionally, Alexandra works to set marketing goals for Salerno Pharma, she analyzes various bodies of data to draw information, and makes decisions regarding the objectives in her department. Alexandra builds and fosters relationships with parties who are involved with Salerno and seeks mutually beneficial connections and potential partnerships.

Robert Davis

President of Product Development

With over a decade and a half of work and experience in the pharmaceutical industry, Robert has gained a comprehensive understanding and vast skill set in the area of pharmaceuticals.

Full Biography

With over a decade and a half of work and experience in the pharmaceutical industry, Robert has gained a comprehensive understanding and vast skill set in the area of pharmaceuticals. He is CDR certified with the State of Florida. He has assisted in the creation of companies from the ground up, overseen product launches and worked extensively in a variety of capacities. He has held multiple positions in logistics, distribution, production, regulatory compliance including licensing, contracting and DEA Quota Procurements for controlled substances. Robert has executed tasks for these roles in four different pharmaceutical companies. Robert is currently working hand in hand with the Salerno Research & Development team in developing a pipeline of revolutionary new and innovative alternative products.

Janet Sands

Quality Control

Janet Sands has accumulated nearly a decade and a half of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Presently, Janet applies her skills and knowledge at Salerno Pharmaceuticals as head of Quality Control.

Full Biography

Janet Sands has accumulated nearly a decade and a half of experience in the pharmaceutical industry holding numerous positions and playing a large variety of roles within multiple organizations. Janet began learning pharmaceutical marketing and distribution as a Sales Rep Liaison for MCR American in 2004. As the national liaison for the sales force, she was the primary point of contact, handled all documentation submitted, fielded questions that arose from physicians and pharmacies, maintained sample inventory, and assisted in new hire training as well as ongoing training. Additionally, Janet maintained reports of product shipped to distribution centers for field use, sustained a DEA database and submitted quarterly reports to the ARCOS unit of the DEA. In 2006, Janet became a part of T.G. United as Document Control Coordinator. She quickly took on more responsibilities, such as overseeing production and learning all operations from the ground up to become President of Operations, which involved all production activities for solid and liquid products. Presently, Janet applies her skills and knowledge at Salerno Pharmaceuticals as head of Quality Control. Her responsibilities include QA, documentation, batch records, printed materials such as product labels, cartons, etc., raw material and packaging component sourcing, training, facilities maintenance, laboratory operations, and office operations.

Vinay Taneja

Regulatory

Prior to coming onboard with Salerno Pharmaceuticals, Mr. Taneja served as a President/Owner in Regulatory Consulting at Templar Pharmaceuticals in Tampa, Florida.

Full Biography

Prior to coming onboard with Salerno Pharmaceuticals, Mr. Taneja served as a President/Owner in Regulatory Consulting at Templar Pharmaceuticals in Tampa, Florida. Mr. Taneja previously held several positions of increasing responsibility in the Healthcare Industry at CVS and various pharmaceutical manufacturing sites. During his consulting tenure, Mr. Taneja has gained extensive experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry and formed a solid history of building relationships, engaging in CMO/supplier management, and obtained skills in establishing consensual negotiations.

Presently, Vinay utilizes his two decades worth of Regulatory Affairs experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry to provide Salerno Pharma with strong analytical and quality assurance services, as well as assisting in scale-ups, technology transfers and process validation, including facility/utilities/equipment qualification, regulatory submissions, inspections, and Drug Product Process Technologies (Oral Liquids, Solids and Semi-Solids). His roles include: Project Management, Risk management, Site selections and Site audits, Contract negotiations, Vendor management, Problem solving, Continuous Process Verification.

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