Ph.D. Cosmetic Active Ingredients Personal Care Expert

Expertise

• Identifying and developing innovative biologically active raw materials leading to the formulation of successful skin care and topical dermatological OTC products.
• Development of formulations by designing the bio-active ingredient combinations.
• Help oversee In vitro and In vivo activity testing.
• Develop product claims and claim substantiation.
• Work with marketing and public relations to communicate technology to the press and consumers.
• Knowledge of labeling regulations and establishment of INCI names in botanical, fermentation and biotechnology areas.
• Large corporate and small business background in product development and technical sales, with industry experience in personal care products, chemicals, natural materials and basic medical sciences.

Expert Witness Experience

• Skin lightening technology, evaluate the bioactivity and the commercial relevance of the technology for the DOJ.

Experience

Independent Consultant, 2015 - Present

• Almost 30 years of experience in the personal care industry in both raw material development and finished goods design.
• Targeted overview of bio-actives used in the personal care industry.
• Provide help with research and development plans for development of bio-active ingredients.
• Develop substantiation of the biological activity of raw materials for commercial dossier development.
• INCI naming in biotechnology, fermentation and botanicals.
• Expert witness in technology and product labeling.
• General research and development related to designing product profiles and bio-actives profiles, overseeing clinical testing and technical writing.

Atlantic Coast Brands, Jersey City, NJ, 2012 - 2015

Vice President of Research and Development and of Product Development

• Responsible for new product development in skin care and hair care.
• Oversee clinical testing of finished formula.
• Oversee the regulatory compliance of formulas.
• Responsible for legally compliant claims substantiation.
• Technical presentations for internal and PR use.
• Development of formulations by designing the bio-active ingredient combinations.
• Launched 30 products with additional 3 hair products, and 4 skin care in development.
• Handled communications with regulatory consultants on both domestic and international regulatory compliance
• Developed the products for the Christie Brinkley Brand.

Independent Consultant, 2009 - 2012

• Working with various finished goods companies and ingredient suppliers.
• Assisting Pfizer in Medical Affairs and Atlantic Coast Media Group in research and development.
• Consulting in new product research and development in cosmetics and personal care.
• Consulting in medical affairs for consumer products.
• Expert witness on cosmetic bio-active technology.
• Responsible for legally compliant claims substantiation.

Estee Lauder Companies, Melville, NY, Executive Director, Research and Development, 2001 - 2009

• Research and development lead, developing platform technology for skin whitening and dermatological products.
• Oversaw formulation, testing proof of concept, interacted with brand laboratories, product development and marketing.
• Delivered presentations to upper management. Formed and led the corporate cyclomethicone D5 replacement program.
• Performed patent review of formulas prior to launch. Natural products team member.
• Raw material development, sourcing and education for formulators and marketing. Identified new raw materials and technology opportunities.
• Developed internal and external encapsulation technology. Managed staffs up to 10.
• Processed documentation for EU shipments by educating suppliers on REACH regulations through in house seminars.
• Collected and organized all compliance information.
• Generated several viable replacements for cyclomethicone D5 by leading a corporate team and instituting new communication lines between departments.
• Prevented litigation possibilities by reviewing formulas prior to release for patent infringement possibilities.
• Identified and patented new bio-active material which became the basis of a new line for Origins.
• Developed actives for a product to retard hair growth (patent pending) being marketed in an Aramis men's product adding a unique product category.
• Formulated new liposomes for encapsulation of actives allowing delivery of superior product.
• Currently marketed in new product lines for Estee Lauder and Clinique.
• Identified new raw material and technology opportunities.
• Identified and patented new bio-active material which became the basis of a new line for Origins.
• Developed internal and external encapsulation technology.
• Performed patent review of formulas prior to launch.

Bath & Body Works, Paramus, NJ, and Columbus, OH, 1999 - 2001

Director of Biological Sciences and Director, Strategic Outreach

• Uncovered new technology and science education for marketing.
• Performed technical writing and competitive analysis of personal care formulas.
• Supervised formula development with outside contractors, delivered product presentations and technical writing.
• Development of many formulations by designing bio-active ingredients.

Lipo Chemical, Paterson, NJ, 1995 - 1999

Director of Biotechnology Development and Director of Product Development

• Identified and commercialized new and existing technology.
• Established joint projects with new and existing clients.
• Oversaw and coordinated joint projects;
• Client liaison, technical sales, trade shows and industry technical presentations.
• Generated over $1 Million in new sales, 10% increase, by identifying and commercializing new and existing technology including new encapsulation products.
• Enabled sales and marketing to make complex technology understandable by creation of 15 new scientific and technical presentations for use internally and externally.
• Developed and scaled up two new encapsulation technologies to broaden product line by working with Lipo Technologies (wholly owned microencapsulation company).

Collaborative Laboratories - Stony Brook Research and Development, E. Setauket, NY, 1987 - 1995

Director, Development Services

• Developed all raw materials including bio-actives and surfactant-free dispersions for formulation.
• Established and facilitated joint projects with new and existing clients.
• Encapsulation technologies including liposomes and cyclodextrin encapsulation.
• Client liaison, technical sales.
• Presentations to potential clients; established and facilitated joint projects with new and existing clients.
• Delivered technical presentations at scientific meetings.
• Directly affected the growth from one to 100 employees by developing all encapsulation technology, including liposomes, surfactant-free dispersion formulations and bioactive materials.
• Generated well over $3 million, effectively doubling sales in one year through development of proprietary liposome for Clinique.

Applied Genetics Inc., Freeport, NY, Staff Scientist, 1985 - 1987

• Collaborated in development of rapid three-day diagnostic assay to assess tumor sensitivity to interferon.
• DNA purification and cloning, protein purification, tissue culture, and research on interferon effects in DNA repair deficient human cells in culture.

SUNY Stony Brook, Stony Brook, NY, Postdoctoral Fellow, 1983 - 1985

• Research on temporary drug resistance of fungi. Found that fungi can modulate the sterols in the membrane in response to sub-lethal doses of drugs.

Honors & Publications

Credentials

Activities

• Personal Care Product Council (formerly CTFA): Member of PCPC (CTFA) International Nomenclature Committee, Chair of the Biotech subcommittee
• National Merit Award Recipient, Society of Cosmetic Chemists
• Edited a technology column for Cosmetics & Toiletries magazine
• Advisor for Cosmetics & Toiletries Magazine
• Chair for Long Island Chapter of Society of Cosmetic Chemists
• National President for Society of Cosmetic Chemists
• Member of National Society of Cosmetic Chemists Committee on Scientific Affairs (COSA)
• Society of Cosmetic Chemists Chair of Committee on Scientific Affairs
• Editor For Journal of Cosmetic Science
• Member of Editorial Review Board For Journal of Cosmetic Science
• Society of Cosmetic Chemists Fellow
• Member of PCPC (CTFA) International Nomenclature Committee, Chair of the Biotech subcommittee
• Member of the Scientific Advisory Board for Cosmetics for the SupplySide Show

Academic and Professional Affiliations

• Society of Cosmetic Chemists
• Cosmetic Executive Women
• American Society for Cell Biology
• American Association for the Advancement of Science
• New York Academy of Science
• American Botanical Council
• Editor: technology column for Cosmetics & Toiletries magazine
• Advisor for Cosmetics & Toiletries Magazine,

Awards

• National Merit Award recipient

Publications and Patents

• Author and Co-Author of numerous publications: 13 publications, including a book chapter.
• Extensive number of presentations at technical meetings
• Four Patents

Education

• Ph.D. Basic Medical Sciences, New York University, New York, NY
• M.S. Pathology, New York University, New York, NY
• B.S. Biochemistry, New York University, New York, NY