Led Product Enabled Development programs with external manufacturing facilities creating $9M in sales for 2017. Managed Supplier Enabled Innovation research with J&J Core Suppliers. Developed and initiated contracts for all programs. Led multiple internal and external cross-functional technical teams.• Successfully launched 5 Neutrogena® products (13 skus) in 4Q 2017 by leading External Manufacturing product development and Internal stability, analytical method development, safety & claims clinical testing:o Neutrogena® Hydro Boost Plumping Mascara (2 shades)o Neutrogena® Hydro Boost Plumping Waterproof Mascara (2 shades)o Neutrogena® Skin Clearing Mineral Powder (2 shades)o Neutrogena® Skin Clearing Blemish Concealero Neutrogena® Hydro boost Hydrating Lip Shine (6 shades)• Developed superior make-up remover chasses to replace Neutrogena® Make-up Remover Cleansing Towelettes by managing J&J Core Supplier led emollient-based research, in vitro and ex vivo efficacy model development, consumer insight studies, and supplier/J&J laboratory collaboration.• Successfully developed superior Johnson’s® Baby chasses for Mega-Restage by managing J&J Core Supplier led surfactant-based research, ex vivo irritation testing and aesthetics studies.

Led cross-functional R & D teams on multiple Listerine & Rembrandt new product launches, monograph testing and clinical trials. Managed Enamel Technology Research & Naturals Technology Research Teams. Directed oral care sustainability initiatives. Led multiple new claims teams. Managed/developed scientists & technicians.• Successfully launched 7 Rembrandt® and Listerine® products including:o Rembrandt® Intense Stain™ Whitening Fluoride Toothpaste o Rembrandt®Canker Sore Fluoride Toothpasteo Rembrandt® Whitening Mouthwash with Fluorideo Listerine® Whitening plus Restoring Fluoride Rinseo Listerine® Advanced Defence Cavity Care (EMEA)o Listerine® Naturals Antiseptic Mouthwasho Listerine® Naturals Anticavity Mouthwash• Managed successful in situ Caries Model to support patented, novel-delivery system for global launch.• Supported J&J Sustainability goals by managing the successful EARTHWARDS™ submissions of Listerine® Naturals Anticavity Mouthwash & Listerine® Naturals Antiseptic Mouthwash.• Developed modified Enamel Fluoride Uptake model to support 12-hour claim for Listerine® fluoride rinses.• Identified distribution deficiencies by managing a Life Cycle Analysis of Listerine® and Listerine® Zero™.• Supported new anticavity claims by developing modified Remineralization/Demineralization in vitro model.

Developed new product concepts by leading consumer insight testing. Led new product and packaging development. Directed American Dental Association Seal of Approval submissions. Coordinated FDA monograph testing & clinical trials. Managed/developed scientists and technicians. Led cost reduction & savings initiatives.Reported to Thomas M. Chappell, CEO & Founder.• Successfully launched 17 new products including:o Tartar Control plus Whitening Toothpasteo Antigingivitis Toothpasteo Homeopathic-Style Baking Soda & Whitening Toothpasteso Antiplaque plus Whitening Clear Gel Toothpasteo Antiplaque Tartar Control plus Whitening Liquid TP with Mouthwasho Children’s Fluoride-Free Liquid Toothpasteo Oral Moistening Mouthwasho Anticavity Fluoride Mouthwasho Anticavity Fluoride Mouthwash for a Dry Moutho Anticavity plus Whitening Gel Fluoride Toothpasteo Anticavity Fluoride Toothpaste Liquid Gel for Childreno Antiplaque Toothpaste with Propolis & Myrrh o Whole Care (Anticavity Tartar Control plus Whitening) Toothpastes • Personally launched new oral care products accounting for 33% of Tom’s gross sales in FY05. Tom’s overall sales increased 10% in FY04 and 13% in FY05.• Tartar Control plus Whitening Toothpaste became Tom’s of Maine top selling product in 2003. • Managed successful in situ caries clinical to fulfil FDA monograph compliance in support of the launch of Anticavity plus Whitening Gel Fluoride Toothpaste, which became Tom’s of Maine top selling product in 2005.• Compiled and directed three successful ADA submissions to deliver efficacy statement to natural products.• Saved $400K/year Kroger toothpaste distribution and eliminated $100K/year in expired toothpaste returns by championing and leading expiry enhancement of chalk-based toothpastes from 9 months to 3 years.• Saved $342K in raw material costs by qualifying alternate suppliers of key ingredients while leading the Alternate Ingredients Team.

Responsibilities in this position included directing all research initiatives dedicated to understanding extrinsic dental stain and stain prevention, and developing in-vitro assays to evaluate new whitening technologies. • Designed in-vitro experiments to evaluate novel whitening technologies. Data was clinically reproduced.• Developed assays that disproved the accepted mechanism of action of a licensed whitening technology. Designed assays and proposed a new mechanism of action.• Procured a panel of dental experts to evaluate and critique in-vitro assays.• Published proprietary technical findings & authored research reports for Electronic NDA, Medical Device, and Color Additive Petition submissions.• Designed radiolabelled in-vitro assay to evaluate anti-hypersensitive dental products.

Senior Scientist 1995 – 1998Responsibilities were to provide technical support to a variety of internal groups, to evaluate external mouthwash technologies, and to supervise oral care basic research programs. • Provide technical support to Oral Care Product Development, Licensing, and Legal in evaluating several external technologies, and to CHR&D Upper Respiratory, Women's Care, and Skin Care, Gastrointestinal, and Cough/Cold.• Provided technical support to Regulatory/Toxicology for pre-IND application.• Developed a mouthwash line extension for an international affiliate.• Lead numerous consumer complaint investigations to support Corporate QA/QC, Legal, and Consumer Affairs.Scientist, 1993 – 1995Responsibilities were analytical method development and to utilize the instrument laboratory to support internal R&D projects, and preliminary mouthwash product development.• Developed a pre-brushing rinse clinically superior to Plax®.• Validated the analytical method for Listerine® Pre-Brushing Mouthwash.• Helped develop and patent a next generation Rolaids® product.• Developed and validated an analytical method for Listerine® Mouthwash.• Developed and validated an analytical method for Caladryl® Clear Pump Spray.