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John A. Kollins was the founder of Satsuma Pharmaceuticals, Inc. since 2016, holding the title of President, Chief Executive Officer & Director.
Current jobs include Chief Executive Officer & Director at Respira Therapeutics, Inc., Director at Symphony ViDA, Inc., Director at Cyrano Therapeutics, Inc. since 2021, and Chief Operating Officer at BioSpace, Inc. (Iowa) since 2012.
Former jobs include Chief Executive Officer & Director at Oncotelic Therapeutics, Inc. from 2008 to 2009, Managing Director at Parnassus Advisors, LLC from 2009 to 2012, Product Manager at Immunex Corp., Chief Business Officer at Athena Neurosciences LLC from 2012 to 2014, Vice President-Business Development at Renovis, Inc. from 2003 to 2004, Chief Business Officer at Elan Pharmaceuticals LLC from 2012 to 2014, Vice President-Business Development at SurroMed, Inc. from 2000 to 2002, Chief Business Officer at CovX Research LLC from 2004 to 2005, and Chief Business Officer & Senior Vice President at Transcept Pharma, Inc. from 2012 to 2014.
Education includes an undergraduate degree from Duke University and an MBA from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business.
John Kollins active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Symphony ViDA, Inc.
Symphony ViDA, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops and manufactures biopharmaceutical drugs | Director/Board Member | - |
BioSpace, Inc. (Iowa)
BioSpace, Inc. (Iowa) Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates as an online community for industry news and careers for life science professionals | Chief Operating Officer | 25/03/2009 |
Cyrano Therapeutics, Inc.
Cyrano Therapeutics, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops intranasal sprays | Director/Board Member | 09/11/2021 |
Respira Therapeutics, Inc.
Respira Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Focuses on pulmonary delivery of therapeutics for respiratory diseases | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Former positions of John Kollins
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| SATSUMA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | Founder | 08/06/2023 |
Transcept Pharma, Inc.
Transcept Pharma, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops and manufactures pharmaceutical products | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/10/2014 |
Athena Neurosciences LLC
Athena Neurosciences LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Develops therapeutic and diagnostic products | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/10/2014 |
Elan Pharmaceuticals LLC
Elan Pharmaceuticals LLC Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops and manufactures pharmaceutical products | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/10/2014 |
Parnassus Advisors, LLC | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/05/2012 |
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| Private companies | 16 |
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Immunex Corp.
Immunex Corp. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Manufactures, markets, and researches therapeutic products | Health Technology |
Athena Neurosciences LLC
Athena Neurosciences LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Develops therapeutic and diagnostic products | Commercial Services |
Oncotelic Therapeutics, Inc.
Oncotelic Therapeutics, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Engages in developing novel small-molecule therapeutics to treat cancer and eye diseases | Health Technology |
BioSpace, Inc. (Iowa)
BioSpace, Inc. (Iowa) Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates as an online community for industry news and careers for life science professionals | Technology Services |
Renovis, Inc.
Renovis, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops pharmaceutical products | Health Technology |
Elan Pharmaceuticals LLC
Elan Pharmaceuticals LLC Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops and manufactures pharmaceutical products | Health Technology |
Duke University
Duke University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
SurroMed, Inc.
SurroMed, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides pharmaceutical research | Commercial Services |
CovX Research LLC
CovX Research LLC BiotechnologyHealth Technology Manufactures biotherapeutics and medical products | Health Technology |
Symphony ViDA, Inc.
Symphony ViDA, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops and manufactures biopharmaceutical drugs | Health Technology |
Transcept Pharma, Inc.
Transcept Pharma, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops and manufactures pharmaceutical products | Health Technology |
Respira Therapeutics, Inc.
Respira Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Focuses on pulmonary delivery of therapeutics for respiratory diseases | Health Technology |
University of Virginia Darden School of Business
University of Virginia Darden School of Business Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Satsuma Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Satsuma Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Operates as a biopharmaceutical company for migraine and debilitating conditions | Health Technology |
Parnassus Advisors, LLC | |
Cyrano Therapeutics, Inc.
Cyrano Therapeutics, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops intranasal sprays | Health Technology |
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