Expert Details
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Research and Development, Education & Training
ID: 723691
Florida, USA
As president of a generic drug firm, Expert led the design, financing, and management of a pharmaceutical manufacturing plant. His expertise spans from R&D and stability testing to sourcing raw materials and selecting production equipment. Notably, he patented a controlled release delivery system at Pfizer, which revitalized a cardiac medication line with enhanced stability and predictable drug release patterns.
In addition to industry roles, Expert has advised on pharmaceutical logistics and manufacturing strategies globally. He contributed to the World Bank's consultation for Ethiopia's pharmaceutical supply program and supported Jamaica's pharmaceutical management project funded by USAID. His contributions extend to academia, collaborating on formulation research and advising on pharmacist training curriculum development in Jordan.
Expert holds a strong academic foundation with a focus on industrial pharmacy, complemented by an industrial and systems engineering background. He streamlined processes for various oral and topical dosage forms, from formulation to pilot-scale production, and authored the first systems manual for coordinating global pharmaceutical research projects at a multinational corporation.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1966 | Degree: Ph.D. | Subject: Industrial Pharmacy | Institution: University of Florida, College of Pharmacy |
| Year: 1961 | Degree: B.S.Pharm. | Subject: Pharmacy | Institution: Florida A&M University, College of Pharmacy |
| Year: 1977 | Degree: Certificate in International Business | Subject: International Business | Institution: Howard University Business Development Center |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 1973 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Pharmaceutical Health Care Consultant | Department: |
Responsibilities:- Consultant in pharmaceutical and medical supply logistics management- Specializes in pharmaceutical manufacturing development and ensuring essential drug supply - Advises ministries of health and private enterprises on pharmaceutical supply chain, feasibility studies, and manufacturing operations - Provides expertise in plant layout, design, and educational training for pharmacists and health workers - Consults for diverse entities including USAID, US Department of State, World Bank, FDA, and American Public Health Association - Conducts program/project evaluations and development in Africa, the Caribbean, and the Middle East - Develops pharmaceutical training materials used across 70 developing countries through USAID funding |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1961 to 2006 | Employer: Various Community Pharmacies | Title: Registered Pharmacist | Department: Alabama, DC, Florida, Maryland and New York |
Responsibilities:He performed routine prescription analysis, filling and dispensing of prescriptions, drug utilization review, therapeutic substitution, inventory control and management, and counselling patients on proper use and handling of prescription and non-prescription medication and natural products. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1988 to 1998 | Employer: Merck & Co., Merck-Medco Managed Care | Title: Managed Care Pharmacist; Pharmacist Lead; Training Coordinator; Pharmacist Newsletter Editor | Department: (Now Medco Health Systems) |
Responsibilities:- Tele-consulted with physicians nationwide on drug selection and dosing for special populations.- Counseled patients on adverse drug effects and safe drug usage. - Conducted drug utilization reviews and facilitated therapeutic interchanges per clinical protocols. - Evaluated and dispensed prescriptions during tenure at Merck & Co. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1978 to 1988 | Employer: Universal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | Title: President; Owner/Manager | Department: Pharmaceutical and Medical Supplies |
Responsibilities:Designed, established and managed a generic pharmaceutical manufacturing operation, with solid dosage formulation R&D laboratories, manufacturing facilities and analytical laboratories, along with separate drug and medical supply wholesale distribution and retail divisions. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1973 to 1978 | Employer: Howard University | Title: Dean and Professor of Pharmaceutics | Department: College of Pharmacy |
Responsibilities:- Chief academic administrative officer for the College, overseeing fiscal management, staff development, and student affairs.- Supervised curriculum development, teaching standards, and research initiatives. - Established the first undergraduate pharmaceutical research programs. - Developed and managed student training programs in pharmaceutical industry settings, NIH agencies, hospitals, and community pharmacies in the Washington, DC/Baltimore areas. - Elected as the first secretary-treasurer of the Council of Deans of the AACP. - Served as regional chairman for the Joint AACP/National Association of Boards of Pharmacy district. - Represented the College in national pharmacy professional organizations. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1969 to 1972 | Employer: Florida A&M University | Title: Dean and Professor of Pharmacy | Department: College of Pharmacy |
Responsibilities:- Chief academic administrative officer for the College, overseeing fiscal management, staff development, and student affairs.- Supervised curriculum development, teaching standards, and research initiatives. - Established the first undergraduate pharmaceutical research programs at the College. - Developed and supervised student training programs in hospitals and community pharmacies across Florida, with a satellite office in Miami. - Member of the initial Executive Committee for the Program in Medical Sciences involving FAMU, Florida State University, and University of Florida College of Medicine. - Served as regional chairman for the Joint AACP/National Association of Boards of Pharmacy district. - Represented the College in national professional organizations and supervised the redesign, construction, and dedication of a new modern facility for instruction, research, and administration, including research and manufacturing labs for the College of Pharmacy. |
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International Experience
| Years | Country / Region | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Years: to Present | Country / Region: Ethiopia; Jamaica, BWI; Jordan; Kenya | Summary: Expert has technology transfer and project evaluation experience in the Caribbean, East Africa and the Middle East on USAID, the World Bank and the U.S. Department of State projects. |
Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| - Member, American Pharmacists Association - Charter Member, American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists - Honorary Member, Florida Society of Hospital Pharmacists |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| Registered Pharmacist in Florida. Registered Pharmacist in Alabama. |
| Professional Appointments |
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| - Editor-in-Chief - Pharmacists Newsletter, Merck-Medco (3 years) - President/Executive Director, National Pharmaceutical Foundation (17 years) - Secretary/Treasurer, American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy - Delegate, American Pharmaceutical Association. |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| - Finalist for a Robert Wood Johnson Health Fellowship by National Academy of Sciences Institute of Medicine - Listed in Who's Who in America, Who's Who in the World, American Men and Women of Science, Outstanding Young Men of America. |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| Publications: 30+ Patents: 1 Books: 2 |
Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| Expert has prepared toxicology reports for legal counsel for use in drug-injury-related litigation. |
| Training / Seminars |
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| Substantial experience developing and supervising courses and curricula, training experiences and seminars for pharmacy students. Developed training materials for health care personnel for the U.S. Agency for International Development. |
| Vendor Selection |
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| Long-term experience locating vendors/suppliers in every professional position since becoming a registered pharmacist in 1962. In dosage formulation research and manufacturing in the pharmaceutical industry (Pfizer and Universal Pharmaceuticals), as well as in consulting activities, he has had to locate vendors for pharmaceutical raw materials/excipients, furniture, apparatus and equipment for laboratory testing, comminuting, mixing, blending, granulation, drying, tableting, encapsulation, filling, emulsifying, manufacturing, testing, counting, labeling, containers and closures, packaging, materials handling, warehousing, etc., as needed for specific products, operations and applications, including administrative and office equipment and furniture. This also applies to his practice in community pharmacy and his domestic and international health consultancies in pharmaceutical and medical supply logistics management. |
Language Skills
| Language | Proficiency |
|---|---|
| German | Basic |
| Spanish | Basic |
Fields of Expertise
tablet manufacturing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, drug dosage form development, pharmaceutical research and development, controlled-release drug delivery, solid pharmaceutical product, tablet, tableting, clinical supply manufacturing, adverse effect, international development, pharmaceutical technology, generic drug manufacturing, prescription drug, wet granulation, drug formulation, pharmaceutical product development, pharmaceutical product shelf life testing, pharmaceutical capsule, controlled-release oral drug delivery, chewable tablet, pharmaceutical product formulation, pharmaceutical research, excipient, drug stability, pharmaceutical industry, pharmaceutics, pharmacy facility, prolonged-action drug, pharmaceutical drug, oral drug delivery, dosage form