The Management of Chemical Process Development in the Pharmaceutical Industry

Here is a practical guide that not only presents insights into theorganization and management of the disciplines involved in chemicalprocess development but also provides basic knowledge of thesedisciplines, enabling process development practitioners torecognize and assimilate them in their work. This book illustratespractical considerations through many examples of the successfuldirection and integration of the activities of chemists, analysts,chemical engineers, and biologists, as well as safety, regulatory,and environmental professionals in productive teams. Moreover, thisreference provides guidance on: * Directing and carrying out specific tasks and courses ofaction * Making and communicating clear and achievable decisions * Solving problems on the spot * Managing the administrative aspects of chemical processdevelopment The author, Dr. Derek Walker, has directed chemical processdevelopment work for four decades, combining firsthand chemicalsynthesis experience with many other disciplines needed to createchemical processes. You will benefit from his advice and uniqueinsights into: * Understanding the workings of matrix organizations * Defining missions and creating action plans * Developing interdisciplinary approaches to problem solving * Holding review meetings, revising goals, and motivatingstaff * Prioritizing programs and responses to emergencies In addition, you'll learn how successful chemists, incollaboration with other disciplines, define the best (green)chemistry for process scale-up, including accommodating FDArequirements in the last process steps and addressing safety andenvironmental matters early in their work. Case studies provideincisive perspective on these issues. A chapter on recognizing andpatenting intellectual property emphasizes the importance ofcomprehensive literature surveys and understanding invention. Achapter on the future challenges you to think beyond narrowconstraints and explore new horizons.