Ron Harding Email & Phone Number

Melbourne, Australia

Managing Director E-Nova Research Pty Ltd works with clients in the pharmaceutical and personal care industries on various aspects of product development. Responsibilities:• Product Innovation: design, ingredient selection, ingredient toxicology review, performance evaluation and patent support• Project planning and project management• Problem solving: performance, regulatory, toxicologically… Show more Managing Director E-Nova Research Pty Ltd works with clients in the pharmaceutical and personal care industries on various aspects of product development. Responsibilities:• Product Innovation: design, ingredient selection, ingredient toxicology review, performance evaluation and patent support• Project planning and project management• Problem solving: performance, regulatory, toxicologically etc.• Product improvement/modification: ingredient substitution, performance improvement, improved regulatory complianceAchievements:• Built a good working relationship with ingredient suppliers industry, mainly with the Asian affiliates of global companies.• Contracted to Glaxo Smith Kline, Stiefel, Melbourne University, Queensland University and a number of small Australian companies.• Named in six patent applications whilst working on client projects. Show less

Central Singapore

CS Executive Group has 28 years of experience in the sourcing and placement of exceptional candidates for clients in Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, USA, and Europe. Understanding the effectiveness of your business depends upon its people we help your team achieve its full potential by finding the best talent. The Group continues its pursuit to attain the highest degree of compatibility between clients and candidates to effectively impact a company’s growth and success. Understanding local… Show more CS Executive Group has 28 years of experience in the sourcing and placement of exceptional candidates for clients in Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, USA, and Europe. Understanding the effectiveness of your business depends upon its people we help your team achieve its full potential by finding the best talent. The Group continues its pursuit to attain the highest degree of compatibility between clients and candidates to effectively impact a company’s growth and success. Understanding local and national markets allows us to recommend the most effective methods to ensure your vacancies are filled with the right candidates.Throughout its evolution, CS Executive Group has maintained the following standards that have enabled the provision of exceptional service to its clients:| Australian-Owned | Personalised End to End Service | Flexibility | High Calibre Candidates | Industry Experienced & Tertiary-Qualified Consultants | Ethical & Friendly Provision of Service |Areas of expertise include: Sales & Marketing; Oil, Gas & Energy; Architecture, Construction & Engineering; Manufacturing & Operations; Procurement & Logistics; Science & Technology; Government, Academia & Research; Life Sciences; Food & Beverage; Agriculture & ChemicalsAppointments we specialize in include: Executive Search / Head Hunting Permanent Full-Time Permanent Part-Time Fixed Term Tenures Contract / Casual Appointments Show less

Melbourne, Australia

Soltec Research Pty Ltd, Australia Research and Development Manager A research and development company engaged in the design and development of new product formulations for the prescription and OTC pharmaceuticals, personal care, animal health and household industries. Main drive was to identify and solve technical issues to improve product compliance or performance. Responsibilities:• Management of the… Show more Soltec Research Pty Ltd, Australia Research and Development Manager A research and development company engaged in the design and development of new product formulations for the prescription and OTC pharmaceuticals, personal care, animal health and household industries. Main drive was to identify and solve technical issues to improve product compliance or performance. Responsibilities:• Management of the development resource (8 chemists).• Managed contract projects for clients such as Pfizer, SC Johnson, Novartis, Ecolab, Mentholatum, Upjohn etc.• Drove innovation to find and capitalize new technologies discovered in-house. This work included liaising with intellectual property staff to identify intellectual property opportunities.Achievements:• Developed a raw material handling system. • Instrumental in the development of the Novartis “Lamisil Once” product (under contract from Novartis).• Managed the expansion of the laboratory facility to twice the existing area. Show less

Frankfurt Area, Germany

Technischer Mitarbeiter (Chemist position)A member of the Royal Dutch / Shell Group companies engaged in the research and development of NCEs for crop protection (fungicides and herbicides) and environmental studies.Responsibilities:• Coordinated with manufacturing, marketing and biological functions.• Developed new single and mixed fungicide formulations• Liaised with operating companies• Organized the field trial samples• Scaled up studies of granular… Show more Technischer Mitarbeiter (Chemist position)A member of the Royal Dutch / Shell Group companies engaged in the research and development of NCEs for crop protection (fungicides and herbicides) and environmental studies.Responsibilities:• Coordinated with manufacturing, marketing and biological functions.• Developed new single and mixed fungicide formulations• Liaised with operating companies• Organized the field trial samples• Scaled up studies of granular formulations• Trained staff in the use and interpretation of results from particle analysis and rheological instrumentationAchievements:• Trained the development team in use of the global formulation data base.• Identified the theoretical basis for the issues observed in a market product. Show less

United Kingdom

Formulation ChemistA member of the Royal Dutch / Shell Group of companies engaged in the research and development of NCE crop protection chemicals.Responsibilities: • Development of novel insecticide/polymer mixtures. • Identification of practical manufacturing processes.• Technical support to business functions• Presentations to governmental departments• Processed trials of new formulations up to manufacturing scale in plants within… Show more Formulation ChemistA member of the Royal Dutch / Shell Group of companies engaged in the research and development of NCE crop protection chemicals.Responsibilities: • Development of novel insecticide/polymer mixtures. • Identification of practical manufacturing processes.• Technical support to business functions• Presentations to governmental departments• Processed trials of new formulations up to manufacturing scale in plants within EuropeAchievements:• Developed and studied a nanoparticulate dispersion which resulted in increased bioactivity.• Initiated a project to look at a new delivery system – solid solutions. Show less