Alvin Kalinda

Alvin Kalinda, Ph.D., is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in medicinal chemistry and business development. Currently serving as Associate Director of Business Development at Pharmaron since March 2021, Alvin previously held roles including Senior Medicinal Chemist at Avidea Technologies, where strategic direction for small molecule research was established. With experience as Senior Scientist I at Adesis, Inc., and PET-Medicinal Chemist at Johns Hopkins Medicine, Alvin has an impressive track record of leading complex synthesis projects and contributing to peer-reviewed publications. Early career positions included research roles focusing on nucleoside inhibitors and peptide antibiotics, with foundational experience in polymer chemistry at The Dow Chemical Company. Alvin holds a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from The Johns Hopkins University, complemented by master's and bachelor's degrees in Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Chemistry, respectively, from Central Michigan University.