Gerald Long

Multiple technical disciplines with a high level of learning agility in a variety of job assignments. Currently leads Scientific Affairs with the responsibility of preparing FDA submissions for provisional and new tobacco products. Content expert on analytical data for conventional cigarette products, new product submissions and responses to FDA technical questions. Thorough knowledge of electronic cigarette design and function with an emphasis on proposing and executing analysis studies as demonstrated through publication of peer-reviewed articles on chemical composition of e-cigarette components, aerosols and e-cigarette analytical method development. Applied analytical chemistry skills to business critical analyses for conventional and electronic cigarettes and non-conformance issues in manufacturing. Proposed and led a Technology Development project for tobacco flavored e-cigarettes that was scaled-up and led to a product line extension.