Process & Formulation
Synthesis route design, scale-up risk assessment, DoE-driven optimization, and stable formulation development.
PharmaCoatingsDr. 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.
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Three core practices, applied across pharmaceutical, materials and specialty-chemical projects.
Synthesis route design, scale-up risk assessment, DoE-driven optimization, and stable formulation development.
PharmaCoatingsHPLC, GC-MS and ICP-MS method development and ICH Q2(R2) validation for QC and regulatory filing.
ICH Q2QCPatent landscaping, prior-art analysis, claim construction support, and litigation expert testimony.
USPTOEPOAfter 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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