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James Wu

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Global Head, PCD Device Analytics and Physicochemical Sciences, R&D at Alcon
📍 Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, United States

James is the Global Head of Device Analytics and Physicochemical Sciences at Alcon, leading R&D for drugs and medical devices. With a Ph. D. in Chemistry and a certification as a Six Sigma Black Belt, he excels at taking products from ideation to market launch by bridging technical and business functions.

He has a keen interest in major pharmaceutical and medical technology companies, including Pfizer and Philips.

Unique fact: James holds an Alcon R&D Excellence Award for his contributions to product development.

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Experience
35 Years
Current Role
Global Head, PCD Device Analytics and Physicochemical Sciences, R&D
Location
Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, United States
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Medical Device R&D
He leads global R&D for Alcon's portfolio, overseeing the development and launch of new medical devices and polymer-formulated medicines.
Product Commercialization
His focus is on bridging the gap between engineering, manufacturing, and marketing to strengthen revenue, profit, and market share.
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Career

Work history

4-2016
Global Head, PCD Device Analytics and Physicochemical Sciences, R&D
Alcon
1-2014 - 4-2016
Head, Polymer Chemistry, CMC, R&D
Alcon
10-2012 - 12-2013
Head, Surgical & Vision Care, Analytical Chemistry, R&D
Alcon
8-2010 - 10-2012
Head, Method Development & Validation, Analytical Chemistry
Alcon
12-2003 - 2-2007
Sr. Scientist III / Sr. Scientist II, Surgical, Analytical Chemistry, R&D
Inhale Therapeutic
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Education
B.S.
Nanjing University
Ph.D.
The University of Texas at Arlington
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