Energetic R&D leader in pharmaceutical analysis and development, nanoparticle invention/control, and material science. Experience in biotechnology, performance materials and pharma industries. Fundamental application of physical chemistry perspective to product development, problem solving and innovation. Architect of high performing organizations. Experienced functional leader of analytical development, preformulation, material characterization, and formulation science. Accomplished in strategic business development. Experienced, inspirational project manager. Successful leader of external relationships (CMO and CRO) as both customer and provider. Helping build company strategy and direct research and development activities to achieve company goals.Technical Specialties: Method Development for chemical and physical analysis including separation science (HPLC, HPLC/MS, CE, ion chromatography, ultracentrifugation etc.), mass transport and diffusion (e.g. single and multistage dissolution w/wo dialysis), high energy solids control (e.g. nanomaterials, co-crystals, precipitation inhibition); colloid formation and stabilization; elemental analysis (e.g. ICP/OES, MS); time domain and angular light scattering for phase and particle analysis; optical and magnetic spectroscopy for surface and material characterization; calorimetry; powder, granule, and compact surface/pore distribution analysis via gas adsorption and mercury intrusion porosimetry; stress/strain analysis of solids and semi-solids via force in compression/force in tension analysis; tensile strength of solids and semisolids