Small molecule drug discovery and development scientist with success in transforming a novel idea to a tangible asset for pharmaceutical company acquisition. Project Leader and lead chemist of start-up company who managed a multinational and multidisciplinary team to generate a drug candidate currently in Phase 1 clinical trials.Synthetic organic Ph.D. chemist with hands-on experience in both medicinal and process chemistry on multi-step synthesis of pharmaceutically active compounds on milligram to kilogram scales. Discovery program leader managing chemical synthesis, biology testing, ADME and PK profiling and coordinating with pharmacology and toxicology leaders to complete IND. CMC team leader coordinating GMP process chemistry, formulation development, analytical development and regulatory filings through preparation for Phase 2 clinical trials. Experienced in discovery of novel development candidates for GI (gastroenterology), CNS (central nervous system), oncology targets.Extensive involvement with non-profit American Chemical Society San Diego Local Section: 2015 Chair, Co-founder of ACS-West Coast Analytical Chemistry Symposium, Co-founder and Lecturer of Academics to Industry lecture series.Specialties: Drug Discovery, Drug Development, Medicinal Chemistry, Natural Product Synthesis, Organic Chemistry, Process Chemistry, CMC, Drug Product Development, Team Building, Event Organization, Non-Profit Fundraising, Career Development, Public Outreach, Teaching