Title: Senior Scientist of Formulation and Drug Product Development
Company: Third Harmonic Bio
Location: Everett, Massachusetts, United States
Jonathan Colon, PhD, senior scientist of formulation and drug product development at Third Harmonic Bio, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Scientists for dedication, achievements, and leadership in pharmaceuticals.
With a decade and a half of experience, Dr. Colon has built a successful career in pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. He currently serves as the senior scientist of formulation and drug product development at Third Harmonic Bio, a position he has held since 2024, where he leads project management with third-party vendors, coordinates experiments, and serves as a subject matter expert. His previous roles include scientist II in formulation development at Seres Therapeutics from 2021 to 2023, scientist II in formulation and drug product development at Assembly Biosciences Inc. from 2020 to 2021, and scientist at Bristol-Myers Squibb and Celgene in 2019. He also worked as a graduate teaching assistant and laboratory instructor at Rutgers University from 2014 to 2019. Earlier, he interned as a pharmaceutical commercialization technology technologist at Merck & Co. and worked as a research assistant at the Engineering Research Center for Structured Organic Particulate Systems. He holds a Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering from the University of Puerto Rico, a master’s in chemical and biochemical engineering from Rutgers University, and a PhD from Rutgers, along with a certification in pharmaceutical engineering manufacturing processes from the United Latino Students Association.
Dr. Colon has also made contributions to the scientific community through authoring research papers such as “In-Situ Growth and Characterization of Metal Oxide Nanoparticles Within Block-Copolymer Polyelectrolyte Membranes” and “Permeation Dynamics of Dimethyl Methyl Phosphonate Through Polyelectrolyte Composite Membranes by In-Situ Raman Spectroscopy.” His other publications include “Disordered Mesoporous Zirconium (Hydr)Oxides for Decomposition of Dimethyl Chloro-Phosphate” and “Polyoxometalate Hybrid Catalyst for Detection and Photodecomposition of Mustard Gas Surrogate Vapors.” Additionally, he holds a patent for multicatalyst polyelectrolyte membranes and materials. Additionally, he is an accomplished musician, playing trumpet, French horn, and guitar, and received a college scholarship for his musical talents. He is also working towards obtaining a private pilot license and has received several accolades, including Best Poster Presentation and Teacher Assistant of the Year. Dr. Colon is deeply committed to his community, actively volunteering and supporting causes such as InterVarsity Christian Fellowship and youth outreach programs, while also being an active member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers and SACNAS.
Dr. Colon credits his success to the unwavering support of his community, his resilience, and his strong sense of purpose, driven by the goal of breaking the cycle of poverty that has affected his family for generations. This determination has helped him navigate life’s challenges and stay committed to creating a brighter future for his family. Along the way, he has drawn strength from the encouragement of others, but also understands that success requires immense perseverance to overcome obstacles. Looking to the future, he aspires to attain a director or executive director role, where he can make pivotal decisions that guide his company to success. Ultimately, his goal is to become a chief executive officer, leading a company that impacts patient care and improves health care outcomes. Outside of his professional ambitions, he and his wife are excited to expand their family and continue his legacy through their children.
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