Alain D. Baron
Chief Executive Officer at Nazura BioHealth, Inc.
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Alain D.
Baron was the founder of Elcelyx Therapeutics, Inc. founded in 2010, where he held the title of President, Chief Executive Officer & Director.
Dr. Baron is also the founder of Escient Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Dr. Baron's current job is as President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Nazura BioHealth, Inc. Dr. Baron's former jobs include President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Essentialis, Inc. in 2012, Director at The Indiana University School of Medicine, Senior Vice President at Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. from 1999 to 2007, Professor at the University of California San Diego, and Venture Partner at LSV Capital Management LLC.
Dr. Baron received his undergraduate degree from McGill University and his doctorate from Georgia Health Sciences University.
Alain D. Baron active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| Nazura BioHealth, Inc. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Former positions of Alain D. Baron
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Escient Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 Escient Pharmaceuticals, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Escient Pharmaceuticals, Inc. operates as a bio-technology company. It develops in-class G Protein-Coupled Receptor targeted drugs to address serious, unserved medical needs. The company was founded by Alain D. Baron, Marcus F. Boehm and Xinzhong Dong and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Chief Executive Officer | 05/01/2022 |
Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. develops and commercializes medicines for diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular diseases. The company was founded on September 29, 1987 by Howard E. Greene, Jr. and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| The Indiana University School of Medicine | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
LSV CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
 LSV CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC Investment ManagersFinance LSV Capital Management LLC (Lightstone Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2012. The firm is headquartered in Menlo Park, California. | Private Equity Investor | - |
Elcelyx Therapeutics, Inc.
 Elcelyx Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Elcelyx Therapeutics, Inc. develops novel therapeutics based on gut sensory modulation. Its product NewMet is being developed for use by type 2 diabetes patients who have difficulty tolerating generic metformin or are contraindicated for its use. The firm also provides dietary supplements for weight management. The company was founded by Alain D. Baron in 2010 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Founder | - |
Training of Alain D. Baron
| McGill University | Undergraduate Degree |
| Georgia Health Sciences University | Doctorate Degree |
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| Private companies | 6 |
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Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. develops and commercializes medicines for diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular diseases. The company was founded on September 29, 1987 by Howard E. Greene, Jr. and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Health Technology |
Elcelyx Therapeutics, Inc.
Elcelyx Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Elcelyx Therapeutics, Inc. develops novel therapeutics based on gut sensory modulation. Its product NewMet is being developed for use by type 2 diabetes patients who have difficulty tolerating generic metformin or are contraindicated for its use. The firm also provides dietary supplements for weight management. The company was founded by Alain D. Baron in 2010 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Health Technology |
Essentialis, Inc.
 Essentialis, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: OtherHealth Technology Essentialis, Inc. develops therapeutic products in curing metabolic diseases. It operates as a pharmaceutical company focusing on the development of breakthrough medicines for the treatment of rare metabolic diseases where there is mortality and risk of cardiovascular and endocrine complications. The company was founded by Neil M. Cowen, Jeffrey A. Staffa and Thomas A. Glaze in 2004 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Health Technology |
| Nazura BioHealth, Inc. | |
Escient Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Escient Pharmaceuticals, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Escient Pharmaceuticals, Inc. operates as a bio-technology company. It develops in-class G Protein-Coupled Receptor targeted drugs to address serious, unserved medical needs. The company was founded by Alain D. Baron, Marcus F. Boehm and Xinzhong Dong and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Health Technology |
LSV CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
LSV CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC Investment ManagersFinance LSV Capital Management LLC (Lightstone Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2012. The firm is headquartered in Menlo Park, California. | Finance |
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