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SUMMARYStrong technical background in the development of skin care/personal care, OTC and pharmaceutical formulations. Ability to identify and evaluate competitive technologies. Excellent project management, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills. Flexible and works well under pressure and uses sound judgment; a team player in a matrix work environment. Self-motivated and work independently. Supervise direct reports. Proficient with computers. Handle multiple projects. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Successfully formulated several Skin care OTC and Topical prescription products.EXPERIENCESR. SCIENTISTThe Hartz Mountain Corporation Secaucus, NJ April 2023 - June 2024 Leading manufacturer of pet care products in the US and Canada. Lead Formulation development efforts, driving innovation and Product improvements. Conduct research on new raw materials, technologies and processes to enhance product performance and meet customer demands.Design and conduct prototype formulation testing, ensuring quality and consistency. Ensure regulatory compliance and collaborate with manufacturing teams on scale up procedures.Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams to align product development strategies.Identify and implement optimization opportunities in the formulation process. Maintain accurate documentation and stay updated on industry advancements. R&D ManagerPremier Care Industries Hauppauge, NY March 2022 - January 2023 Leader in the manufacturer and supply of premium wet wipes to leading retailers and distributors. Functional Manager of the R&D Laboratory, to develop and execute R&D plans and protocols, in order to develop new products, primarily in the personal care and/or home care product categories. Responsible for managing projects from concept to proof of principle, including identifying new ingredients and technologies, formula development, product evaluations and testing, as well as scale up and compatibility testing. Experienced hands-on formulation chemist ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES Leads R&D product development activities. Leads all formulation development activities for assigned projects and ensures all milestones are met. Identifies technical and project risks and ensures strategies are developed to effectively mitigate risks. Establishes meaningful relationships with key suppliers; works with suppliers in identifying new ingredients andtechnologies to support marketing plans and exploratory programs. Knowledgeable about R&D processes and product commercialization; understands the product development process. Tests products and prototypes and reports product performance to Marketing and Sales. Ensures key documentation is completed (specifications, batch sheets) prior to product launch. Keeps organized, concise documentation on all experimental designs and test results. Ensures physical stability, performance criteria, processing capabilities, CONTACTPHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEEMAIL AVAILABLEValley Stream, New York 11580SKILLS Microsoft Office Supervision & Leadership Planning & Organizing Conflict Resolution Mathematical Aptitude Product Development Scale up manufacturing procedure(process transfer) Critical Thinking GMP and GLP trained knowledge of FDA regulations Computer Skills FormulationEDUCATION AND TRAININGBachelor of ScienceChemistry, BiochemistryUNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIESGeneral Certificate of Education,Advanced Levels- Chemistry, ZoologyUNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGECambridge, EnglandISO 13485 Medical Device QualityManagement CertifiedBSI Group.USAtoxicological testing, microbiological testing, meeting claims targets, consumer appeal, cost effectiveness and commercial feasibility. Identifies gaps in consumer needs and opportunities; understands business needs and competitive landscape; developsideas, concepts and prototypes to support the business. Maintains awareness of technical development in related fields of science, as well as consumer and market trends inpersonal care innovation. Evaluates competitive products, identifies new concepts, trends, technologies, claims that can be leveraged into new products or upgrade existing products. Understands patents and technical literature, to use them in generating new ideas / concepts.R&D Chemist (Head of R&D)Water-Jel Technologies Carlstadt, NJ May 2016 - March 2022 Leading manufacturer of emergency first aid burn treatment in a pre-hospital setting, burn kits, and first aid products Carlstadt NJ)Head the R&D Department Conducts research, analysis and experimentation on substances for new and existing product and process development and application Manage all stages of product development process including prototype development, performance testing, product evaluation, consumer testing, scale-up and specifications Perform hands-on product development activities including research and development of formulas, laboratory experiments, sample preparation, product stability and functional testing Evaluate potential new technologies and product prototypes; develop test methods for product and performance evaluation Maintain detailed records of experiments performed and results obtained; write project reports, standards, specifications and procedures as required Interact with internal teams including Sales, Marketing, Purchasing, Manufacturing and vendors based on project requirements Conduct performance and analysis evaluations of competitive products Data generation for Product Registration for submission to Regulatory Agencies. Work with Marketing on new product concepts (NDP process). Project team leader.Senior ScientistEdgewell (Energizer) Personal Care Allendale, NJ August 2011 - February 2016 Leading manufacturer and distributor of a diverse portfolio of consumer and personal products including Banana Boat and Hawaiian Tropic sunscreens-Allendale NJ Lead development of new sunscreen products and new technologies and product claims Provide technical leadership relative to emulsion chemistry and the development of Sun Care products Independently manage projects, interact with project team and other resources Provide direction to technical resources / technicians when needed /applicable Develop and direct product development strategies for Sun Care products Manages multiple projects/timelines and develop contingency options Prepare and present effective presentations on project development Document and interpret data to effectively advance projects Effectively manage project, interface with Marketing and other external groups Conduct SPF and Critical wavelength measurements on Sunscreens Review competitive technical strategies and provide insight into benchmarking initiatives Work with Consumer Insights group to proactively integrate consumer understanding into product development strategies Support Process Development/Tech Transfer in writing scaled up batches and resolve issues during the manufacturing process Supervise technicians, interns and temporary staff Explore new and novel technologies along with Market trends Mentored on processes and procedures relevant to tasks at hand to newly hired employees.Senior Chemist (Skin Care)Avon Products, Inc Suffern, NY January 2008 - August 2011 Manufacturer of beauty and related products-Suffern NY Lead the development and delivery of new formula technologies in the skin care area Identify and incorporate innovative technologies into state-of-the-art products to support Avon's marketing strategy Experiment with raw ingredients, emulsification systems, processing techniques, and novel delivery systems Interface with external sources to identify and evaluate new technologies and internal associates to ensure timely testing and delivery of finished formulations Manage multiple projects, design experiments to resolve formulation problems and report on technical subjects Adept in review of patents Supervise technicians Dosage forms includes: creams, lotions, gels, solutions Made decisions and executed changes based on process data, quality checks and test results to keep products at target and within specifications. Product Development ScientistFougera Pharmaceuticals, Corp - Novartis Melville Long Island, NY May 1995 - November 2007 De-formulating and formulating of new products selected for development (Dosage forms include ophthalmic and topical creams, ointments, lotions, solutions, suspensions, gels) Developing and optimizing manufacturing procedures for new products Investigating and resolving problems encountered by production/manufacturing Generate reports for out of specification results of stability products Preparing product development reports and quality overall summary reports for review by FDA Using analytical instruments for quantifying raw material type and levels Microscope studies API (active pharmaceutical ingredient) morphology/particle size Familiar with manufacturing equipment (kettles, mixers, pumps Etc.) Write manufacturing instructions for commercial and exhibition batch sizes Write deviation memoranda for changes made to pre- approved manufacturing instructions Provide technical support (including literature searches) to assist Regulatory Affairs Department in resolving and addressing deficiency letters from the FDA Conduct patent searches Supervise and oversee the manufacture of production batches Dosage forms formulated include topical and ophthalmic creams, lotions, solutions, ointments, gels Project Team Leader Conduct patent searches Formulated the following FDA approved products: Diflorasone Diacetate Cream, 0.05% Erythromycin Topical Solution, 2% Hydrocortisone Valerate Ointment 0.02% Hydrocortisone Lotion Hydrocortisone Lotion USP1% Augmented Betamethasone Dipropionate Cream USP 0.05% Augmented Betamethasone Dipropionate Lotion USP, 0.05% Fluticasone Propionate Ointment,0.005% Fluticasone Propionate Cream, 0.05% Metronidazole Topical Cream,0.75% Mometasone Furoate Topical Solution, 0.1% Sulfacetamide Topical Suspension, 10% Prednicarbate Emollient Cream, 0.1% Clindamycin Phosphate Pledgets Alclometasone Dipropionate Ointment Erythromycin Topical Solution pledgets 2% Desoximetasone Cream USP 2.5%PERSONAL: US Citizen |
