James Cherry

Biography

Jim brings over 25 years’ experience in the technical transfer and commercial manufacture of pharmaceutical products.  This experience includes leadership roles in manufacturing, validation and technology transfer of cream, ointment, liquid, gel and solid dosage forms. Prior to joining Halo, Jim has worked in numerous roles in the pharmaceutical industry. His most recent assignment was at Fougera Pharmaceuticals where Jim held roles of Executive Director of Manufacturing Technology and Vice President of Manufacturing.  He was responsible for commercial manufacturing and support activities at two discrete manufacturing sites.   Previously, Jim was the Vice President of Manufacturing for Bradley Pharmaceuticals where he managed development, tech transfer, inventory, and manufacturing activities at multiple CMO’s and CDMO’s.   Jim spent a major portion of his career at PF Labs (Purdue Pharma) gaining experience in all facets of production operations for liquid, semi-solid and solid dose formulations. Jim has a deep knowledge of FDA, DEA and OSHA regulations. He has led numerous projects including new product launches, implementation of Manufacturing Execution Systems, ERP systems, equipment and facility expansions. Jim is a New Jersey, Registered Pharmacist with a BS in Pharmacy from Rutgers University. Jim brings over 25 years’ experience in the technical transfer and commercial manufacture of pharmaceutical products.  This experience includes leadership roles in manufacturing, validation and technology transfer of cream, ointment, liquid, gel and solid dosage forms. Prior to joining Halo, Jim has worked in numerous roles in the pharmaceutical industry. His most recent assignment was at Fougera Pharmaceuticals where Jim held roles of Executive Director of Manufacturing Technology and Vice President of Manufacturing.  He was responsible for commercial manufacturing and support activities at two discrete manufacturing sites.   Previously, Jim was the Vice President of Manufacturing for Bradley Pharmaceuticals where he managed development, tech transfer, inventory, and manufacturing activities at multiple CMO’s and CDMO’s.   Jim spent a major portion of his career at PF Labs (Purdue Pharma) gaining experience in all facets of production operations for liquid, semi-solid and solid dose formulations. Jim has a deep knowledge of FDA, DEA and OSHA regulations. He has led numerous projects including new product launches, implementation of Manufacturing Execution Systems, ERP systems, equipment and facility expansions. Jim is a New Jersey, Registered Pharmacist with a BS in Pharmacy from Rutgers University.

Research Interest

Interested in Business Management.