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Precision, Compliance, and Expertise in Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Chemist Consultants

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Our Expert Consultants

Chemists

At xFDA Consultants, our team of chemists brings decades of experience in regulatory science, drug development, and pharmaceutical consulting. With expertise spanning organic chemistry, analytical methods, regulatory affairs, and drug formulation, our consultants provide the highest level of technical knowledge to support pharmaceutical companies in achieving compliance and success.

Meet Our Chemists

xFDA’s Chemists are experts in regulatory science and drug development, with extensive experience from both the FDA and the pharmaceutical industry. We help companies navigate complex chemistry, manufacturing, and controls (CMC) requirements, ensuring your products meet the highest standards for regulatory approval.

Expert in Organic Chemistry | Former FDA Chemistry Reviewer

  • Expertise: Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Drug Product Quality

  • FDA Experience: 19 years at the FDA, Chemistry Reviewer for Neuropharmacological Drug Products

  • Industry Experience: 14 years as Senior Scientist in the Pharmaceutical Industry

Dr. holds a PhD in organic chemistry with minors in biochemistry and microbiology. During his 19-year tenure at the FDA, he served as a chemistry reviewer for neuropharmacological drug products and chaired a task force for two FDA guidelines. As an ICH expert, he contributed to the development of global drug product quality standards.

Key Contributions:

  • Chaired FDA task forces on drug quality guidelines

  • Served as an ICH expert on pharmaceutical quality

  • Senior scientist with extensive industry experience in pharmaceutical chemistry

Expert in Phytochemistry | FDA Consultant for OTC and Topical Drug Products

  • Expertise: OTC Drug Products, Natural Products, Prescription Topical Products, CMC

  • FDA Experience: IND and NDA Chemistry Reviewer, Monograph Development

Dr. holds a PhD in phytochemistry and has extensive experience in over-the-counter (OTC) and natural drug products. At the FDA, he was responsible for reviewing IND and NDA submissions, drafting monographs for OTC products, and developing FDA standards and regulations for marketing OTC topical and natural drug products.

Key Contributions:

  • Developed FDA standards for OTC and topical drug products

  • Reviewed IND and NDA submissions for market approval

  • Expert in natural drug formulations and regulatory compliance

Expert in Medicinal Chemistry | CMC and Risk-Based Approach Specialist

  • Expertise: Inhalation & Pulmonary Drug Products, Oncology, Radiopharmaceuticals, Combination Drug Products

  • FDA Experience: 25 years at the FDA, QbD/PAT/QS Expert

  • Industry Experience: Consultant since 2007 for pharmaceutical companies

Dr. has 25 years of experience at the FDA and has served as a pharmaceutical consultant since 2007. His expertise spans inhalation and pulmonary drug products, oncology, radiopharmaceuticals, and combination drug products. He specializes in risk-based approaches, including Quality by Design (QbD) and Process Analytical Technology (PAT).

Key Contributions:

  • Extensive experience in FDA regulatory submissions for complex drug products

  • Expert in QbD and PAT methodologies for pharmaceutical manufacturing

  • Consultant for pharmaceutical companies in global regulatory compliance

Expert in Analytical Chemistry | FDA CMC Reviewer

  • Expertise: Small Molecules, Biologics, Drug Approval Processes

  • FDA Experience: 16 years at the FDA, Reviewer for New & Generic Drug Products

  • Industry Experience: Former Executive Director of CMC Regulatory Affairs in Pharma

Dr. holds a PhD in Analytical Chemistry and has 16 years of experience at the FDA overseeing the approval of new and generic drug products. He later held leadership roles in major pharmaceutical companies, where he managed scientific affairs and specifications development for drug formulations.

Key Contributions:

  • Led CMC regulatory affairs for a major pharmaceutical company

  • Reviewed specifications for pharmaceutical sciences and chemical development

  • Specialized in small molecule and biologic product approvals

Expert in Analytical & Organic Chemistry | FDA Reviewer and Industry Specialist

  • Expertise: Analytical Method Development, Biologics, Small Molecules

  • FDA Experience: 16 years at the FDA, NDA Reviewer

  • Industry Experience: 18 years in the pharmaceutical industry

Dr. has expertise in analytical and organic chemistry with an MS in both. He spent 16 years at the FDA as an NDA reviewer and 18 years in the pharmaceutical industry, where he developed analytical methods, set specifications, and created test methods for proposed drug products.

Key Contributions:

  • Developed analytical methods for FDA drug approvals

  • Extensive experience in biologics and small molecule drug development

  • Worked in both regulatory and industry environments

Regulatory Science Expert | FDA Reviewer & Pharmaceutical Consultant

  • Expertise: Regulatory Science, Preformulation, Generic & New Drug Products

  • FDA Experience: 8 years at the FDA, IND & NDA Application Reviewer

  • Industry Experience: 20+ years in research, regulatory science, and industry consulting

Dr. has over 20 years of experience in regulatory science and research, including 8 years at the FDA reviewing IND and NDA applications. She has extensive expertise in drug formulation, regulatory compliance, and pharmaceutical development.

Key Contributions:

  • Advised firms on IND and NDA submissions

  • Assisted pharmaceutical companies with regulatory compliance

  • Specialized in preformulating and generic drug product approvals

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Why Our Chemists

Our chemists provide unparalleled expertise in regulatory compliance, drug formulation, and quality assurance. Their experience in both the FDA and the pharmaceutical industry allows them to offer comprehensive guidance tailored to your needs.

Key Advantages:

  • Extensive experience in regulatory review and compliance

  • Expertise across small molecules, biologics, and combination drug products

  • Proven track record in IND, NDA, and CMC regulatory affairs

  • Deep knowledge of FDA standards, guidelines, and industry best practices

  • Strong backgrounds in pharmaceutical research and product development

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Work with Our Chemists

Our expert chemists offer a wealth of experience to tackle your regulatory and scientific challenges. Whether you require chemistry, manufacturing and controls (CMC) expertise, analytical chemistry support, or drug formulation guidance, xFDA’s team is ready to assist.

Need specialized chemistry guidance? Contact us today to discuss your project needs with an xFDA chemist.