Daniel R.

Daniel R. is a Senior Principal Scientist in Process Chemistry at Vertex Pharmaceuticals since June 2022. Prior experience includes serving as a Senior Scientist and Research Lab Manager at the University of Montana Center for Translational Medicine from October 2020 to May 2022, where responsibilities involved lab management and mentoring of junior scientists. During a 20-year tenure at Pfizer Global R&D, from August 1999 to August 2019, Daniel R. held various positions including Principal Scientist for process chemistry and CMC, Green Chemistry Leader, and Principal Scientist in Discovery Chemistry focused on oncology. Daniel R. also contributed significantly to the ACS GCI Pharmaceutical Roundtable, leading grant initiatives and medicinal chemistry teams to promote green chemistry principles in the pharmaceutical industry. Academic qualifications include a Master of Science in Organic Chemistry and a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, both from Illinois State University.