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Improved Pharma is a research and information company dedicated to improving pharmaceutical methods, formulations, and processes. We can offer pharmaceutical research through our private laboratory in the Purdue Research Park, or for more advanced studies, we have a wide range of Synchrotron-based X-ray services available due to our agreements with Argonne National Laboratory and our experience in working there. We provide critical research studies and information related to:Analytical methods using the most sensitive and precise methods availableStructure analysis of amorphous samples from spray drying and melt extrusionStructure analysis of solvates, hydrates, polymorphs, and liquid crystals produced in polymorph screening including crystal structure from powder diffractionAnalytical methods for solids, in generalFormulations and accelerated formulation development including improved formulations of existing productsDetermination of detection limit and amounts of crystalline material in an amorphous formulation (or amorphous in crystalline)Formulation of Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors and other poorly soluble compoundsDetermination of maximum solubility of an amorphous form of a new drug under developmentAssessment of the Risk of a formulation (typically phase 2 or 3) undergoing crystallization or phase transformation or other unwanted changes at any time including manufacturing scale-upProblem Solving involving formulations failing dissolution or bioavailability or other specificationsIntellectual property managementRegulatory informationShort courses and webinars

West Lafayette, Indiana, Us

Leading with Smart Science provides customized training and motivational speaking around Lean Six Sigma, leadership, and teamwork. Leading with Smart Science means making the right decisions using the right data, whether it be helping a company grow or solving a specific scientific problem. I listen to my clients to understand their issues and the root causes, then either provide the right solution or help guide them to their own successes. I embrace diversity of thought and excel at communication skills, because I know that the best solutions come when diversity and teamwork are joined.

Lafayette, In, Us

Our mission is to promote excellence in education and encourage classroom innovation by providing grants in academics and the arts to teachers in the public schools in Tippecanoe County.2013-current (Board Member)2014-2018 (Vice President)2018-2022 (President)

Lafayette, In, Us

Key accomplishment:In 2016, founded and launched the primary fundraising drive for the foundation, which provided enough profit to fully fund an entire grant cycle. Increased participation by over 20% (2016 to 2017) and by an additional 23% from 2017 to 2018. Responsibilities: Establish agenda for the boardScreen new conceptsAssign tasks to board or committee chairsEnsure that objectives are established by committees for all goals set by the boardMaintain communication with superintendents relative to the roles of each of the three school corporationsLead the foundation's primary fundraising drive

Albany, Ny, Us

Key accomplishments:Established LSS methodology at the Albany site and drove efficiency improvements and increased revenue per head. Launched a new analytical location in Valladolid, Spain and generated revenue within 3 months of establishment. Responsibilities:As a core function imperative to AMRI’s success across all business units, oversees analytical services at the following sites: Albany, NYHyderabad, IndiaLebanon, NJ (Whitehouse Laboratories)Valladolid, SpainWest Lafayette, IN (SSCI)

Albany, Ny, Us

Key accomplishment:Led the SSCI team to record high sales, revenue and EBITDA performance in 2016Responsibilities:As a core function imperative to AMRI’s success across all business units, oversees analytical services at AMRI's New York, India and Indiana (SSCI) sites.

Albany, Ny, Us

Aptuit SSCI was purchased by AMRI on February 13, 2015. Key accomplishment: Led the site through a successful integration from Aptuit to AMRI while exceeding targetsResponsibilities:Leads the SSCI siteP&L management

Verona, Vr, It

Key accomplishment: drove process improvements, teamwork, and change management that led to both financial success and improved site moraleResponsibilities:Operational lead for the West Lafayette Aptuit siteP&L responsibility (grew sales, revenue, and EBITDA by over 10%)Tracks revenue momentum (protocols, sales, backlog, forecast, budget)Plans for growth (headcount, new technology, new capabilities, etc.)Leads global LSS effort for Aptuit

Verona, Vr, It

Key accomplishment: generated over $2M in LSS savings at the WLF siteResponsibilities:Led and participated in several global LSS projects as assigned by EC sponsor (President of Scientific Operations)Mentored WLF Black and Green BeltsSupported LSS activities at the WLF siteSupported LSS activities for APIContributed to and participated in the Sales and Operating Planning for API

Verona, Vr, It

Operational unit head for analytical chemistry (analytical research and analytical resources)Provided monthly operational reports to Aptuit CEOPresented quarterly operational overviews to Aptuit CEOAssisted in operational decisions for the WLF site, some of which included the following:Presented P&L statements to Aptuit senior managementProvided monthly revenue forecastsTracked revenue momentum (protocols, sales, backlog, forecast, budget)Planned for growth (headcount, new technology, new capabilities, etc.)

Trained, mentored, and supervised group leadersDirected overall activities of a group responsible for successful completion of many major and technically difficult projectsDeveloped new business opportunitiesEstablished good relationships with customersProvided technical and business advice for entire companyParticipated in hiring and salary administration decisionsLed projects

Group Leader in Analytical Chemistry DivisionDirected and managed a small team of scientistsPlanned, performed, and directed various research projects, evaluated data, and generated final reports and invoicesFostered in-house education by providing specialized training courses, hands-on training, and serving as a vibrational spectroscopy expert/resourcePresented research seminars at external conferencesServed as an instructor in several Short Courses in solid state chemistry to the pharmaceutical industry

Planned, performed, and directed various research projects, evaluated data, and generated final reports and invoicesFostered in-house education by providing specialized training courses, hands-on training, and serving as a vibrational spectroscopy expert/resourcePresented research seminars at external conferencesServed as an instructor in several Short Courses in solid state chemistry to the pharmaceutical industry

Lausanne, Ch

Technical Leader for the Materials Analysis GroupDirected the research of a small group of scientists and managed work load and technical issuesDeveloped new methods and improved existing ones using FTIR and Raman techniques to analyze polymers, adhesives, coatings, laminates and other packaging materials In accordance with GLP and GMP guidelines, incorporated system validation methods, wrote SOPs and trained fellow scientists on these methodsPresented research seminars at several internal and external conferencesWorked both independently and on multi-disciplinary teams to solve unique company problemsServed on the Diversity Team and provided training for the Analytical Division

Responsible for applications support for the Central Sales RegionExpanded expertise on all infrared and Raman spectrometers, microscopes and accessories (ATR, DRIFTS, specular, grazing angle, mapping, TG-IR)Organized and presented lectures at seminar tours, workshops and short courses Provided specialized on-site training for customers in a large variety of disciplines

Responsible for basic and applied research of molecular spectroscopy, including synchrotron applicationsLectured at seminar tours, workshops, and short courses Organized and taught training courses in infrared microspectroscopy Responsible for product management, development, evaluation, release and support

Responsible for basic and applied research of molecular spectroscopy Lectured at seminar tours, workshops, and short courses Organized and taught training courses in infrared microspectroscopy

Oxford, Oh, Us

Research involved the use of infrared, Raman, and visible spectroscopy, focusing on microspectroscopic techniques Taught at the Molecular Microspectroscopy WorkshopTaught 400 level laboratory in instrumental analysis, 200 level organic chemistry laboratory and 100 level chemistry laboratory

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Analytical Chemistry

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Chemistry