I am an avid hiker, kayaker, and whitewater rafter. I am equally passionate about Pharmaceutical Solid State Chemistry and how it applies to drug substance manufacturing and formulation development. My experience and dedication to the science of Solid State Chemistry enable me to effectively lead and contribute to a team's success.Entrepreneurial scientific leader and analytical laboratory manager with over 30 years of experience spanning Solid State Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Materials Science, and Organic Chemistry. Proficient in leading global teams, driving successful drug development initiatives, and securing regulatory approvals. • Specialized in physical-organic chemistry with expertise in diverse analytical instrumentation.• Managed local, regional, and international teams, resolving development and manufacturing issues using advanced analytical techniques for APIs, drug dosage formulations, and other consumable products.• Guided teams through audits, reviews, and inspections, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and fostering strong relationships with regulatory agencies.• Led teams in method development, validation, and technology transfers across R&D and commercial manufacturing sites for active pharmaceutical ingredients, bulk materials, and drug products.• Experienced in formulation development practices and processes related to oral and parenteral dosages. Competent in applications and characterizations of parenteral container closure systems and components.Specialties: preformulation, solid state chemistry (polymorphs, salts, cocrystals), problem-solving, physicochemical characterization (active pharmaceutical ingredients (API), excipients, drug products, parenteral container closure systems, and components), drug development, assessing/collaborating with third parties, regulatory, risk mitigation, audit preparation and implementation, constructing innovative concepts and technical strategies, developing technical and managerial leaders.