Kirk

Formulation Manufacturing Expert

Summary

With 30 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, Kirk is a seasoned formulation manufacturing and research scientist. He has a proven track record across all phases of pharmaceutical development, specializing in applying novel techniques to solve complex problems, optimize processes, and accelerate formulations to market. His expertise extends to continuous manufacturing, pediatric formulations, and spray-dried dispersions, making him a valuable partner for innovative drug development initiatives.

Core Expertise

  • Formulation Development and Optimization 
  • Continuous Manufacturing and Spray Drying 
  • Pediatric Formulations and Mini-Tab Compression 
  • Experimental Design and Problem Solving 

Career Highlights

  • Formulation Research Fellow, Vertex Pharmaceuticals: Led drug product formulation and development, including optimizing equipment for continuous manufacturing and spray drying, mentoring scientists, and developing pediatric formulations for commercial products. 
  • Senior Scientist, Sepracor: Managed CMO manufacturing for two Phase II encapsulated drug products, developing stable formulations optimized for capsule filling processes.  
  • Scientist, Symbollon Pharmaceuticals: Developed the oral tablet IoGen formulation, scaled wet granulation production, and reformulated Iodozyme to enhance manufacturability and product characteristics. 

 

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