R. Thomas Williamson

R. Thomas Williamson is a distinguished expert in chemistry with extensive experience in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries. Currently serving as a Partner - Consultant at Applied Chemistry Solutions, LLC since December 2020, Williamson provides guidance in chemical processes, laboratory analyses, and quality management systems. As the Yousry and Linda Sayed Distinguished Professor of Chemistry at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington since September 2018, Williamson contributes to academia. Previously held several leadership roles at Merck from September 2011 to September 2018, including Director of Structure Elucidation, overseeing NMR and MS activities across multiple research sites. Prior experience includes roles at Roche Pharmaceuticals and Wyeth Research, focusing on NMR techniques and process development. Williamson holds a Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry from Oregon State University, an Executive Leadership program certificate from Harvard Business School, and a BS/MS in Chemistry from the University of North Carolina Wilmington.