James is the R&D Manager at the Albemarle South Haven site, where he manages the process development of new APIs. He has more than 20 years of experience in process development for API synthesis and process validation. He has a Ph.D. in organic chemistry from Wayne State University. Jim began his career with Wyckoff Chemical in South Haven, MI, where the primary focus was process development for generic APIs, and has held positions with DSM Pharma and Vertellus Specialties.