Molecule to Market: Inside the outsourcing space

The Spanish solid state specialist


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In this episode of Molecule to Market, you’ll go inside the outsourcing space of the global drug development sector with Victor Diaz, Co-Founder of Solitek.

Your host, Raman Sehgal, discusses the pharmaceutical and biotechnology supply chain with Victor, covering:

  • Falling in love with medicinal chemistry and ending up experiencing the culture shock of North East England!
  • Why Victor fell in love with working on a variety of projects at CROs/CDMOs
  • The benefits of solid state chemistry and its value in pre-clinical formulation development
  • The starting story of Solitek and the decision not to take the easier path to becoming consultants
  • His views on the market outlook and how the application of AI will impact the development pathway
  • Victor obtained his Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from the University of Seville in 1998 before moving to the UK, where he built most of his professional career.

    Originally trained as a synthetic and medicinal chemist, he began his career at High Force Research and Medivir. He later transitioned from drug discovery to early development, marking the start of his journey in solid-state science at Pharmorphix. There, he progressed to Projects Director and later Site Manager, playing a key role in the company’s acquisition by Johnson Matthey from Sigma-Aldrich.

    Victor then spent five years as Head of Physical Sciences at Almac, leading one of the largest solid-state teams in Europe and providing pharmaceutical companies with expert support in crystallisation, polymorphism, and material characterisation.

    After more than 20 years in the UK, Victor returned to Spain to co-found Solitek, continuing his mission to deliver solid-state and preclinical development services to the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. He currently serves as Operations Director, driving the company’s growth and innovation in the field.

    Please subscribe, tell your industry colleagues and join us in celebrating and promoting the value and importance of the global life science outsourcing space. We’d also appreciate a positive rating!

    Molecule to Market is also sponsored and funded by ramarketing, an international marketing, design, digital and content agency helping companies differentiate, get noticed and grow in life sciences.

     

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