James Clarke

Senior Principal Scientist with API-EM at Eli Lilly

Kinsale, Ireland

About

Meticulous and driven organic chemist, with seven years of experience in the design, synthesis and characterisation of demanding compounds. Proven track record of adaptation and innovation to solve complex synthetic challenges. Recently initiated to the field of ADCs and process chemistry. I currently work for Pfizer UK. All opinions are my own.

Experience

  • Senior Principal Scientist at Eli Lilly and Company
    Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

    Senior Principal Scientist with API-EM at Eli Lilly

  • Pfizer (6 yrs)
    • Chemistry Team Lead
      Apr 2024 - Jun 2025 · 1 yr 3 mos

    • Principal Scientist
      Apr 2022 - Apr 2024 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    • Senior Scientist
      Jul 2019 - Apr 2022 · 2 yrs 10 mos

  • Search Technician at Kent Search And Rescue
    Jun 2022 - Mar 2024 · 1 yr 10 mos

  • Private Tutor at James Clarke Tuition
    Oct 2015 - Mar 2024 · 8 yrs 6 mos

    Self employed tutor, helping students of all ages achieve the grades they required. Specialisation in the more challenging Pre-U and International qualifications. Expertise in university entrance exams. Students in London and the South-East, as well as France, Singapore and Hong Kong.

  • Senior Chemist at ANTIKOR BIOPHARMA LIMITED
    Jun 2017 - Jul 2019 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    • Synthesis and handling of HPAPIs. • Planning and implementation of complex synthetic routes. • Operation and maintenance a range of specialist machinery. • Pharmacokinetic properties predicted based on computational and empirical measurements. • Supervision of interns and students to ensure safe and efficient work.