Andrew Charles
About Andrew Charles
Andrew Charles is a Senior Scientist and Manager at Alkermes in Dublin, Ireland, with over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
Current Position at Alkermes
Andrew Charles currently holds the position of Senior Scientist and Manager at Alkermes in Dublin, Ireland. He leverages his extensive pharmaceutical experience to drive various scientific and managerial initiatives within the company. His role involves overseeing scientific research, ensuring quality standards, and implementing innovative solutions to complex problems.
Previous Experience at Novaliq Gmbh
From 2015 to 2016, Andrew Charles served as the Analytical Manager at Novaliq Gmbh in Heidelberg, Germany. During his 11-month tenure, he managed analytical projects, focusing on method development and validation. His responsibilities included ensuring the accuracy and reliability of laboratory results, critical for advancing Novaliq’s research objectives.
Career at Pfizer
Andrew Charles worked at Pfizer in New York, USA, as a Senior Analytical Scientist from 2008 to 2015. Over his seven-year career at Pfizer, he specialized in analytical chemistry, utilizing HPLC, GC, and MS technologies. His role was integral in validating analytical methods and ensuring the consistency and quality of pharmaceutical products.
Roles at Biovail Technologies and Sanofi
Before joining Pfizer, Andrew Charles was a Senior Analytical Scientist at Biovail Technologies in the United States from 2003 to 2008. Prior to that, he worked as a Scientist at Sanofi in France from 2001 to 2003. In these roles, he gained significant experience in the pharmaceutical sector, contributing to the development and validation of analytical methods and playing a key role in various scientific projects.
Expertise in Method Development and Validation
Andrew Charles has over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with a strong focus on method development and validation of small and biomolecules using advanced techniques such as HPLC, GC, and MS. His expertise also extends to the installation, operation, and qualification (IOQ) of laboratory equipment. His technical skills are complemented by strong organizational abilities and a capacity for working under pressure to meet tight deadlines.