James Conners

James Conners is a seasoned pharmaceutical manufacturing professional with extensive experience in aerosol development and formulation. They began their career as a Scientist at Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals before moving on to Dura Pharmaceuticals, where they developed dry powder formulations and supervised a team of scientists. Conners continued to enhance their expertise at Sepracor Inc, rising to management roles and contributing significantly to regulatory submissions. Currently, they serve as the Senior Director of Pharmaceutics at Ardelyx, Inc. and have held various senior director positions focused on global supply strategy and manufacturing science in recent years. Conners earned a Master’s degree in Physical Chemistry from the University of Pittsburgh and a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from the University of Maryland.