Scientific leadership
Every engagement is led by a Ph.D.- or M.S.-credentialed scientist. Below is our leadership team—but you will work directly with the staff scientists running your assays, too.
Laboratory Director
Ph.D. Analytical Chemistry — UC San Diego
Eighteen years leading pharmaceutical analytical operations, including method development for three approved NDAs. Former senior scientist at Pfizer La Jolla.
Head of Research
M.S. Analytical Chemistry — University of Michigan
Twelve years in analytical chemistry spanning graduate research at Michigan, bench work at Northbridge Life Sciences and Pace Analytical Services, and now leading research workflows at VerifiedSciences. Drives compound identity verification, purity analysis, analytical method review, and Certificate of Analysis documentation.
Director of Microbiology
Ph.D. Microbiology — University of Washington
Built sterility and environmental monitoring programs at two CDMOs prior to joining VerifiedSciences. ASM and PDA member.
Director of Peptide Sciences
Ph.D. Bioorganic Chemistry — Scripps Research
Twelve years specializing in therapeutic peptide characterization, including SPPS process support and stability program design.
Director of Quality Assurance
M.S. Pharmaceutical Sciences — Rutgers; RAC (US)
Twenty-two years in regulated quality operations. Former Director of QA at a top-five generics manufacturer. ISO 17025 lead assessor (A2LA).
Director of Method Development
Ph.D. Analytical Chemistry — Purdue University
Specialist in difficult separations: chiral, isomeric, and trace-impurity work in complex botanical matrices.
Director of Operations
M.S. Chemistry — Cal Poly Pomona
Oversees sample receipt, scheduling, instrument qualification, and laboratory throughput across all platforms.
Director of Regulatory Affairs
Pharm.D. — University of Southern California
Twelve years drafting CMC sections and responding to FDA information requests for client submissions.
Client Services Manager
B.S. Biochemistry — UC Irvine; MBA — SDSU
Single point of accountability for client programs. Ensures scope, timeline, and reporting expectations are met for every project.
38
Scientists & technicians
14
Ph.D. degrees on staff
6
Registered QPs / RACs
72%
Staff retention 5+ years