Chris Frank
About Chris Frank
Chris Frank is a Principal Scientist at Alkermes in Wilmington, Ohio, with over 25 years of experience in the healthcare industry, specializing in analytical project management and stability sciences.
Title and Current Role
Chris Frank is currently serving as a Principal Scientist at Alkermes. Based in Wilmington, Ohio, Frank leads critical scientific and analytical projects for the company. His role involves managing a team that focuses on understanding material properties and their impact on manufacturing processes and product performance. He applies solid-state and material characterization to address complex business continuous improvement projects.
Previous Roles at Procter & Gamble
Chris Frank has an extensive background with Procter & Gamble, where he held several leadership positions. From 2015 to 2017, he worked as the Global Stability First Level Manager - Analytical Sciences in Mason, OH. Before that role, he served as the Global Stability Group Leader - Analytical Sciences from 2010 to 2015. His career at Procter & Gamble began at P&G Pharmaceuticals as a Senior Scientist - Analytical Sciences, where he contributed for 15 years from 1994 to 2009 in Norwich, NY.
Education and Degrees
Chris Frank has a strong academic foundation in chemistry. He earned a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from The Ohio State University, where he studied from 1989 to 1994. Prior to that, Frank completed a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Chemistry at Juniata College, studying from 1985 to 1989.
Industry Experience
With over 25 years of experience in the healthcare industry, Chris Frank has specialized in pharmaceuticals, over-the-counter drug products, and consumer goods. He has developed expertise in analytical project management, method development & validation, materials characterization, and stability sciences. His extensive background provides valuable insights into process understanding and material characterization for improving product performance.
Specialization in Analytical Sciences
Chris Frank's expertise lies in advancing process understanding through the development and application of Process Analytical Technologies (PAT). He leads efforts in analytical project management and materials characterization, addressing complex business projects through method development and validation. His comprehensive knowledge enables him to develop efficient processes for stability sciences and analytical sciences in the pharmaceutical industry.