Experienced Associate Director, Chemistry with a demonstrated history of working in the research and pharmaceutical industry. Skilled in synthetic medicinal chemistry, patent writing, topical gel drug product development, chemical analysis (NMR, automated flash column chromatography, HPLC, LCMS, MS, DSC, TGA, DLS, and plate reader), esterase skin homogenate studies over multiple species including human, and total glutathione assay. Carried responsibilities including lead medicinal chemistry SME, Drug Substance CRO & CDMO management, Topical Drug Product CRO & CDMO management, data analysis, assay development, topical formulation development, business development, CMC SME, safety officer, and laboratory manager. Strong research and manufacturing professional with a Ph.D. focused in Organic Chemistry from University of California, Los Angeles.