Alexandra De Palma
About Alexandra De Palma
Alexandra De Palma serves as the Director of Product Innovation at Open Book Extracts, where she focuses on developing drug delivery systems. With a background in chemistry and extensive experience in product development, she has worked in various roles across several scientific organizations since 2012.
Current Role at Open Book Extracts
Alexandra De Palma serves as the Director of Product Innovation at Open Book Extracts since 2021. In this role, she focuses on the development of innovative products, leveraging her extensive background in product development and research. Her responsibilities include overseeing product invention and optimizing processes to enhance product efficacy and consistency.
Previous Experience in Product Development
Prior to her current position, Alexandra worked at Green Thumb Industries (GTI) in various roles from 2017 to 2021. She served as a Product Developer and MIP Manager for three years, followed by a role as a Product Development Specialist for 11 months. Her experience at GTI involved developing products within the cannabis industry, contributing to her expertise in product innovation.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Alexandra De Palma holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Chestnut Hill College, which she completed from 2010 to 2014. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Administration and Management from the University of Maryland Global Campus between 2021 and 2022. Additionally, she conducted undergraduate research in Materials Science Engineering at the University of Delaware.
Research and Development Experience
Alexandra has a solid foundation in research and development, having worked as a Research and Development Intern at EnerSys for eight months in 2013-2014. She also gained experience as an Analytical Chemist at Eurofins Central Laboratory from 2014 to 2015 and as a Chemist at Suburban Testing Labs for one year from 2015 to 2016. Her research background includes expertise in transient absorption spectroscopy.
Innovative Contributions and Patents
Alexandra De Palma has developed a patent-pending transdermal drug carrier system that focuses on cannabinoid delivery. This innovation reflects her commitment to improving drug delivery systems, aiming to enhance product consistency and patient loyalty within the pharmaceutical and cannabis sectors.