Dr. Amol Soin
Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Soin is a nationally recognized thought leader and innovator in pain management, dedicated to advancing safe, non-opioid solutions for chronic pain. He has served as President of the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians and several other national and state organizations, helping shape clinical standards and policy. Dr. Soin holds five academic degrees–including from Dartmouth and Brown–and has authored a medical textbook and more than 100 peer-reviewed publications. He holds several dozen global patents for medical devices and pharmaceutical compounds aimed at breaking the cycle of opioid dependence. A former President of the Ohio Medical Board, Dr. Soin played a key role in passing statewide opioid regulations. His leadership continues to drive Alyea’s mission to redefine pain care through innovation and compassion.
Dr. Anthony (Tony) Giordano
Chief Scientific Officer
Tony brings over 30 years of leadership in biotechnology, drug development, and translational science. He has held executive roles across multiple life sciences companies, where he successfully advanced therapies from early-stage discovery into clinical trials. With more than 20 U.S. patents, Tony work spans neurodegenerative diseases, oncology, and cardiovascular health. He has a strong track record of securing funding and building research-driven organizations. Prior to joining us, he served as President and CEO of NeuroTherapia and Abcon Therapeutics. Tony holds a Ph.D. in Molecular Genetics from The Ohio State University.
Dr. Stacey Alexander
Chief Technical Officer
Dr. Stacey Alexander has built a career at the intersection of science and strategy, leading the development of innovative drug products across multiple modalities and delivery systems. Over the past 20 years, he has brought more than 70 pharmaceutical products to life, from early formulation through full-scale manufacturing and regulatory submission. His expertise spans complex generics, sterile injectables, biologics, and nanotechnology-based therapies. A collaborative leader with deep technical insight, he has guided teams across R&D, CMC, and clinical operations. Dr. Alexander earned his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Alabama and has held senior positions at organizations including Akorn, Berg Health, and Adpen Pharmaceuticals.
Russ Belden
Chief Commercial Advisor
Russ Belden brings over 37 years of biotech commercialization and operational leadership experience, with a focus on guiding emerging biotech companies from preclinical stages to first launch. He began his career at Genentech, where he played a pivotal role in launching their BioOncology franchise–including Rituxan and Herceptin–and rose to become Director of Hematology Sales. As Founder and CEO of Bridge, Russ has supported more than 125 early-stage biotech companies, delivering hands-on commercialization strategy and interim leadership. He is also a recognized educator, having co-developed industry courses on drug valuation and commercialization readiness. Russ holds a B.S. in Pharmacy from the University of New York at Buffalo.