James Derr

James Derr is a Process Development Scientist at PolyPeptide Group since May 2023, with a robust background in peptide API project leadership and technical report preparation from previous roles at Bachem as a Senior Scientist. Experience includes synthesizing carbohydrate-polymer conjugates during a postdoctoral position at The University of Texas at Austin and advanced research as a Graduate Student Researcher at the University of California, Riverside, focusing on organic synthesis and electrochemistry. James holds a PhD and a Master's degree in Biochemistry from the University of California, Riverside, and a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Biology from West Chester University of Pennsylvania.