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Philip J. Koerner, Jr.
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Responsible for managing the flagship HPLC products (Gemini, Luna, Synergi, Axia)
in the Phenomenex product portfolio with demonstrated growth exceeding 15% per
year.
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Responsible for identifying new product development opportunities to grow the
Phenomenex HPLC product portfolio and maintain a market leadership position.
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Facilitate the efficient and timely technology transfer between R&D and
Manufacturing for new product introductions and product extensions.
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Provide technical leadership to the brand managers and marketing segment managers;
ensure technical content in brochures and marketing collateral is accurate.
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Work closely with Brand Managers to identify and implement strategies to grow unit
sales, revenue, and market share internationally.
Senior Chemist, DuPont (Wilmington, DE)
1988
to 1999
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Led a team in development, validation and implementation of analytical methods for
process control and product release to support new product/process startup.
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Worked closely with business and technical leadership to identify and implement cost
savings and quality improvement strategies in an ISO 9000 certified manufacturing
facility.
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In analytical leadership role identified opportunities for leveraging capabilities of
analytical groups within a network of domestic and international DuPont locations.
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Managed operating and capital equipment budget for a diverse group of chemists and
engineers.
EDUCATION
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MBA
- University of Delaware (1997)
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Ph.D. (Chemistry) - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1988)
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M.S. (Chemistry) - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1986)
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B.S. (Chemistry) - University of California at Irvine (1981)
OTHER INTERESTS
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Wine, Golf, Sailing, Travel