Scientific Advisor & Expert Witness
Current
Self Emlpoyed
Burlington, Vermont Area
Trusted consultant to the chemicals industry, management consulting, private equity & venture capital investment community. Topics include cosmetic and personal care ingredients, key raw material suppliers, indie/startup and established multinational brand strategies, cosmetic and personal care industry macro trends, OTC drug product development (e.g. sunscreens, anti-acne), outsourcing/contract manufacturing, cosmetic manufacturing equipment, M&A, shifting regulatory landscapes, intellectual property management, global R&D organization hierarchy, good manufacturing practices, ISO and FDA certifications and innovation processes.Retained expert witness for litigation involving cosmetics, OTC drugs, GMP manufacturing, MoCRA, safety and claims substantiation testing, good manufacturing practices, good laboratory practices, cosmetic product development, OTC drug development, consumer safety, "free from" claims. Responsibilities include documentation review, expert witness report writing, oral deposition and testimony.