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Thomas B. (Brad) Gold, Ph.D.

Global Formulations R&D Head
Piramal Pharma Solutions

brad.gold@piramal.com



Brad Gold is a seasoned pharmaceutical professional with over 30 years of experience in the industry. As the Global Formulations R&D Head of Piramal Pharma Solutions, he provides comprehensive scientific oversight for the drug product formulations business, making significant contributions to operations at formulation sites across the US, UK, and India.

Brad has established a strong track record in addressing formulation process challenges. His expertise spans directing operations, designing containment strategies, implementing continuous improvement initiatives, and engaging teams effectively. Notable career highlights include overseeing pre-commercial activities at Catalent Pharma Solutions and managing all formulation and process development at Metrics Contract Services.

Brad holds an MS in Chemistry and a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics and Medicinal Chemistry from the University of Kentucky. He is the inventor of five industry patents related to sustained and controlled release formulations and has authored or co-authored over 20 technical papers. As a member of the Science Collective, Brad’s extensive experience and innovative expertise continue to shape the field.



  • Primary/Complementary Interactive Styles: Warrior/Expert
  • Interactive Combination: The Sage
  • In a film, he’d be played by: Gene Hackman
  • Common Leadership Characteristic: The wise, experienced, no-nonsense professional
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