Royce Waltrip has over 20 years of experience in clinical development and medical affairs in the pharmaceutical industry. He has led teams in developing drugs to treat schizophrenia, depression, rheumatoid arthritis, pulmonary diseases, and gout. Notable achievements include leading the successful development of Krystexxa for treatment-resistant gout and establishing investigator-initiated trial programs. He also has extensive experience as a psychiatrist, including training and research roles at prestigious universities. Currently, he provides medical monitoring and consultation for clinical trials through ICON Clinical Research.