Dave Cowan

About Dave Cowan

Degreed professional who is proficient in organic synthesis including process chemistry, drug development and medicinal chemistry with novel targets made on milligram scale as well as process chemistry working on gram to kilogram batches of nGMP/GMP API for studies. Strengths include troubleshooting reaction sequences, an in-depth knowledge and use of analytical techniques including NMR, LC/MS and HPLC, an in-depth knowledge of synthetic organic chemistry, biology and advanced mathematics including statistics. Experienced supervision of B.S./M.S. chemists, and leadership opportunities working within a team matrix to achieve program goals.

Experience

1. Associate Director of Chemical Development

   Deciphera Pharmaceuticals

   Apr 2023 — Present · Waltham, MA, US

   Support process chemistry activities enabling scale-up and manufacture of drug substance, intermediates and starting materials. Support process engineering during PPQ, technical transfer, routine manufacturing and process improvement activities. Support the development, review and approval of Module 3 sections of the CTD regulatory submissions. Develop and maintain strong relationships with CDMO business partners. Provide support as person in plant to oversee and troubleshoot critical manufacturing events at CDMOs.

Education

• Liberty University

  BS, Mathematics

  1985 — 1988

• University of Virginia

  MA, Chemistry

  1989 — 1991

Skills

• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Synthetic Organic Chemistry
• Pharmacology
• Lifesciences
• Purification
• Pharmacokinetics
• Chromatography
• Lc-Ms
• Life Sciences
• Organic Chemistry
• Drug Design
• Drug Discovery
• Organic Synthesis
• Clinical Development
• Nmr
• Mass Spectrometry
• Medicinal Chemistry
• Hplc
• Analytical Chemistry
• Chemistry
• Technology Transfer
• Biotechnology
• Drug Development
• Biopharmaceuticals