Chemistry · Consulting · Innovation

Turning molecules into measurable business outcomes.

Dr. Eleanor Whitfield, PhD — independent chemistry consultant with two decades of work in process development, analytical method validation, and intellectual property strategy for pharmaceutical, materials, and specialty-chemical clients.

21
Years in industry
14
Patents granted
130+
Engagements delivered

Trusted by R&D teams at

Helios Pharma
Northgate Materials
Vermilion Bio
Kessler & Roe LLP
Atlas Polymers
Capabilities

Specialist guidance, end to end

Three core practices, applied across pharmaceutical, materials and specialty-chemical projects.

Process & Formulation

Synthesis route design, scale-up risk assessment, DoE-driven optimization, and stable formulation development.

PharmaCoatings

Analytical Method Validation

HPLC, GC-MS and ICP-MS method development and ICH Q2(R2) validation for QC and regulatory filing.

ICH Q2QC

IP Strategy & Expert Witness

Patent landscaping, prior-art analysis, claim construction support, and litigation expert testimony.

USPTOEPO
About Dr. Whitfield

Bench-grade rigor, board-room clarity.

After her doctorate at ETH Zürich and a senior research role at Helios Pharma, Dr. Whitfield founded Whitfield Chemistry Consulting in 2017 to give mid-size R&D teams direct access to top-tier chemistry expertise — without the cost of an in-house principal scientist.

She is a named inventor on 14 granted patents, has authored 38 peer-reviewed publications, and has served as expert witness in seven patent infringement matters.

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Dr. Eleanor Whitfield, PhD
Principal Consultant · ETH Zürich · ACS Fellow

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