Served as subject matter expert for scientific issues related to formulationsMentored and guided Formulation Laboratory ScientistsProvided input into the development of innovative and efficient strategies to support formulation development Prepared position papers and scientific reports for formulation initiativesParticipated in Practice Networks, Cross-line project teams, liaison roles, etc.Influenced the external environment through professional societies, planning symposia and cross industry collaborationsPrimary investigator for development of new formulation technologies and methodologies

Managed all formulation functions and all formulation facilities (Pharmacy, Liquid Preparation Labs, Feed Blend manufacturing and Formulations Characterization Laboratory), supervised 9 formulation technicians and developed strategic direction for formulations group within GLP environment.Managed, planned and coordinated all formulation projects including resource allocation and scheduling for DSRD studiesMentored formulation technicians in developing and validating formulation methods, troubleshooting equipment, and solving complex technical problemsApproved and reviewed study plans, data files, reports and Out of Specification investigationsDeveloped working relationships with multidisciplinary groups and formulations staff to coordinate activities and balance project priorities, timelines and schedulesImplemented and evaluated new formulation technologies and formulation characterization techniques within DRSD-Groton and globallyDeveloped training programs for formulation functionsInteracted with Research Quality Assurance and the FDA during audits/inspectionsAccomplishments/Achievements:Established and lead global Formulations Practice NetworkSuccessfully established a dedicated formulations group within DSRDEstablished and implemented microscopy as a formulations characterization tool Validated and implemented bin blending technology as the standard feed blending processRepresented Groton DSRD on global Value Based Activities WorkstreamDrug Safety Excellence Award: 2002Scientific Leadership Development "Doubling Productivity" Award (2003) for establishing Formulations Characterization LaboratoryIndividual Performance Award (2007): Participation on Drug Safety training module team;

Responsible for formulation development (project formulator)Designed and developed oral formulations for Discovery, toxicology, and Phase I clinical studies including suspension , solution, Oral Powder for Constitution (OPC), tablet and capsule formulationsDesigned and implemented experiments to improve oral bioavailabilityWrote clinical and toxicology formulation instructionsScreened Discovery Compounds for physicochemical propertiesPresented data to project teams

Developed and tested Toxicology, OPC and solid dosage formulationsDeveloped and implemented stability indicating assaysDesigned and developed new laboratory techniquesInstructed laboratory scientists in new techniques Presented data in staff reports, formulation instructions & at staff meetings