Roger Melton
About Roger Melton
Roger Melton serves as the Senior Director of Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics at Inotiv, bringing extensive experience from previous roles at Seventh Wave Laboratories and Pfizer. He holds a B.S. in Biology from Truman State University and has over two decades of experience in pharmacokinetics and drug metabolism.
Work at Inotiv
Roger Melton currently serves as the Senior Director of Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics at Inotiv. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's focus on drug development and regulatory compliance. Prior to this role, he was the Director of Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics at Inotiv from 2019 to 2021. His experience in this area enhances Inotiv's capabilities in pharmacokinetic studies and drug metabolism assessments.
Previous Experience at Seventh Wave Laboratories
Roger Melton has extensive experience at Seventh Wave Laboratories, where he has held multiple roles. He served as Associate Director from 2016 to 2019 and as Director and Senior Pharmacokineticist for a brief period in 2019. His tenure at Seventh Wave also includes positions as PDM Services Manager and Bioanalytical Laboratory Manager from 2010 to 2015. His roles have focused on pharmacokinetics and drug metabolism, contributing to the laboratory's research and development efforts.
Career at Pfizer
Roger Melton worked at Pfizer from 2002 to 2008, where he progressed through various positions. He began as a Scientist in Pharmacokinetics, Dynamics, and Metabolism and later became a Senior Scientist. His work at Pfizer involved significant contributions to drug development processes, particularly in understanding drug behavior in biological systems.
Educational Background
Roger Melton studied at Truman State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from 1992 to 1996. This educational foundation provided him with essential knowledge in biological sciences, which has been integral to his career in pharmacokinetics and drug metabolism.
Research Experience at Washington University School of Medicine
Before entering the pharmaceutical industry, Roger Melton worked as a Research Technologist at Washington University School of Medicine from 1996 to 2000. This role allowed him to gain practical experience in research methodologies and laboratory techniques, further enhancing his skills in scientific inquiry and analysis.