Leading technical and pharmaceutical R&D teams through transition and high-growth cycles. Established strategic vision for transfer of technology from R&D to manufacturing floor to solve difficult pharmaceutical API development, formulation, development, production, and regulatory compliance challenges. Built and restructured technical groups to maximize scientific excellence and practical output in global and domestic markets.More than 25 years of experience in the development of fine chemicals, nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals to improve the health of humans and animals. Deep understanding of innovation and development from API to drug products, including generics, new chemical entities and radio-pharmaceuticals. Development expertise from early medicinal chemistry concepts (hit to lead) to commercialisation.Key skills: • New Product R&D• Cross-functional Leadership• Strategic Planning and Execution• Budget Planning and Management• CMC• R&D facility design and construction• Pharmaceutical Technology• Dosage Form / Chemical / Analytical Development• Clinical Supply Production / Distribution• Clinical Studies (Bioequivalence, Phase I & II)• GxP Compliance• FDA (pre-approval) audits• QMS (Veeva, Scilife)• Vendor Relations• Quality by Design (QbD)• Process Engineering• Drug Substance / API Development• Container Closure / Packaging Development• Pharmacokinetics• Toxicology• Drug Metabolism• Medicinal Chemistry• Synthetic Organic Chemistry• Nutraceuticals / Complementary Medicines• Fine / Specialty Chemicals