Maximizing Efficiency & Sustainability in Pharma with Dr. Joseph Armstrong

From Lab to Patient, Garage to Market with Philip Crowley, Episode 32

In this episode of the From Lab to Patient, Garage to Market, Phil Crowley speaks with Dr. Joseph Armstrong, Chief Marketing Officer and global head of business development for TCG GreenChem, a contract research and manufacturing services company.

Tune in to the episode to hear about:

* Dr. Armstrong’s path from Tennessee to roles including leading research at Merck

* The difference between medicinal chemistry (what the compound is) and process chemistry (how to make it reproducibly, robustly, and at scale)

* How TCG GreenChem helps produce active pharmaceutical ingredients for clinical phases and eventual commercialization,

* How green chemistry principles reduce steps, waste, hazardous reagents, and cost while improving yields

* Innovation through continuous flow chemistry, which can improve safety, sustainability, and efficiency

* How AI can use experimental and development data to accelerate process development and drug advancement while still relying on human decision-making and creativity

* An example where catalytic asymmetric synthesis accelerated an oncology compound into the clinic

* Three tips for entrepreneurs: take calculated leaps, stop/look/listen before reacting under pressure, and prioritize relationships and culture

Learn more about Dr. Joseph Armstrong:

* Visit TCG GreenChem’s website: https://tcggreenchem.com

* Email Dr. Armstrong: Joseph.Armstrong@tcggreenchem.com

* Connect with Dr. Armstrong on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-armstrong-2329687

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About From Lab to Patient, Garage to Market:

Your host Philip P. Crowley Esq. is the founder and Managing Partner at Crowley Law LLC, a boutique corporate law firm focused on helping emerging tech and life sciences startups launch and reach their full potential. In each episode of From Lab to Patient, Garage to Market, Philip invites professionals serving the tech startup market to discuss various issues of importance in the industry and their part in it.

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