Hutch Humphreys has over 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical development arena and is currently Director of Regulatory Affairs at Samumed, LLC, in San Diego, CA. At Samumed, Hutch manages multiple development projects from IND to NDA for therapies across several indications. Prior to Samumed, Hutch was at Amylin Pharmaceuticals and Therapeutics, Inc., both in San Diego, serving in similar regulatory roles for compounds aimed at treating type 2 diabetes and obesity, as well as topical products for use in various dermatological conditions.
Hutch earned a BS in Chemical Engineering at the University of Kansas. After college, he spent 5 years as a nuclear-trained submarine officer in the US Navy, serving onboard the USS Helena, homeported in Pearl Harbor, HI and San Diego. Following military service, he attended Keck Graduate Institute, earning a Master of Bioscience degree as part of the second graduating class in 2003.