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Oversight responsibility for all chemistry applications and establishing a Quality Assurance Lab.Created 35 analytical procedures and trained Lab Technicians on basic lab procedures, test methods, and SOPs.Created Document Control Procedures and a basic Quality Management System to support in-process inspection and future production.Test Method validation and 2-way ANOVA analysis conducted for all newly created test procedures.

Laguna Hills, Ca

Originated the Materials Department to create novel, disruptive technology for application in filling root canals after endodontic treatment. Successfully staffed all roles within the team of five including Ph.D./BS/Synthetic/entry-level Chemists and Principle Scientist.Team met all critical milestones as a result of appropriate balance of experience/education levelsVetted technology to meet program objectives that were not common to endodontic treatment strategies based on chemistries employed in other medical applications coupled with unique requirements of the project. Project scope ranged from proof of concept, design optimization, performance satisfying ISO and other established standards as well as pre-clinical and clinical studies, leading to multiple successful FDA 510(k) clearances

Mission Viejo, Ca

Provided mentorship to independent business owners to create an online company leveraging an affiliate marketing strategy. Sole accountability for revenue, staffing, marketing and delivery.

Orange, Ca

Full responsibility for all aspects of Product Development from concept to commercialization. Product scope is company-wide including both chemical based and electro-mechanical products. Exceeded average of $10M/year in new product sales accounting for 3% of total annual sales each year by leveraging new product concepts from ideation to commercialization that filled unmet market need. Recruited/hired/trained and conducted performance reviews for 10 direct reports including Ph.D. Scientists, Mechanical & Electrical Engineers, and Project Managers.Created/executed $7M global research budget. Oversight of Open Innovation partnering and Clinical Study programs that ranged from identifying the correct partners, executing the contractual agreements, and regular interfacing with external researchers.Set project priorities and assigned resources.Initiated/approved ECN and ECOs.Implemented program to empower Research Technicians to contribute to the experimental design, resulting in more robust experimental design and ultimately a more effective product. Chartered Ideation sessions to create the new product pipeline.Defended FDA Design History files in all internal and external audits.Served as Patent review team member.Provided strategic competitive product analysis for each product segmentDirector, R&D (1999-2002)Project Scientist (1997-1999)Sr. Scientist (1994-1997)

Ph.D., Organic Chemistry

Bs In Chemistry