Derek Williams

Derek Williams is the Senior Vice President and Head of Product Development at Leiters Health, bringing over a decade of experience in product development with a specialization in formulation design and process optimization within GMP-regulated environments. Throughout their career, they have held various positions including Director of R&D Formulation at Nephron Pharmaceuticals and Scientist at Novomer, Inc. Derek's academic background includes a PhD in Inorganic Chemistry from the University of South Carolina, where they conducted research on metal-organic frameworks. They are committed to advancing product innovation and improving production efficiency through data-driven strategies and cross-functional leadership.