Moonwalk Team

Larry joined Moonwalk in June 2024 as Director, Facilities and Lab Operations. Prior to Moonwalk, Larry was the Sr. Director Facilities Operations at Pionyr Immunotherapeutics, Inc. where he oversaw Facilities, Purchasing, EH&S and IT until Pionyr was acquired by Ikena Oncology in 2023. Prior to his time at Pionyr, Larry was also the Sr. Director Facilities Operations at Relypsa, Inc. which was acquired by Galenica in September 2016. From 09/2004 to 12/2012, Larry was the Associate Director, Operations at KAI Pharmaceuticals where he also oversaw Facilities, Purchasing, EH&S and IT activities. After KAI’s acquisition by Amgen in July 2012, Larry remained with Amgen until December 2012 to assist in the transition before starting at Relypsa. Before joining KAI, Larry started his career in the Biopharma industry at COR Therapeutics as Manager, Materials in December 1998 which was acquired by Millennium Pharmaceuticals in December 2001. Along with managing the shipment of clinical supplies and import of API for manufacturing Larry also played a vital role in supporting Facilities, EH&S and purchasing functions.