Elisabeth (Liz) Powers

Analytical chemist with expertise in a wide variety of instrumentation and analytical techniques. Demonstrated ability to solve complex drug development problems through critical thinking and innovative strategies. Independent, motivated and organized with the ability to be flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills, as well as project management experience. Core Competencies: - Experienced in analytical instrumentation such as HPLC (SEC, ELSD, fluorescence, fraction collection, Chem station/Open lab and Empower software) , as well as LC-MS, GC, KF, UV-vis, IR, DSC, XRPD, viscosity, dissolution, and biorelevant dissolution, used to conduct method development and analysis of complex drug substances and drug products to support formulation and process development. - Proficient in experimental design and execution as well as leadership for the analytical development and support of pre-IND stage to commercial manufacturing for a variety of drug candidates including small molecules, peptides and polymers. - Management of specification, reference standard and stability programs for small molecule and peptide compounds in various stages of development both in-house and through CRO management which includes good documentation practices, coordination with internal and external quality assurance (QA) and cross functional development teams. - Authored drug substance sections, reviewed other CMC sections for small molecule IND submissions. -Authored, reviewed and verified data for many supporting documents and reports for a peptide molecule NDA submission. Served as a program manager for a small molecule drug program during early development, IND preparation and filing, and FIH study. - Program management experience and analytical lead positions have allowed demonstration of excellent written and oral communication skills, collaboration and leadership on cross-functional teams to solve complex problems and meet ambitious timelines in a fast paced, dynamic setting. -Active in optimizing lab safety and efficiency, member of the internal HAZMAT spill-response team for 10 years, incident commander level for five years as well as being an evacuation captain for building evacuations