Philip J. Whitcome
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Philip J.
Whitcome, Ph.D., has served as a director of Avigen since December 1992.
In April 1995, Dr. Whitcome was elected Chairman of the Board and from March 1996 to December 1996 he served as acting Chief Financial Officer.
From 1988 to 1994, Dr. Whitcome was President and Chief Executive Officer of Neurogen Corporation, a biopharmaceutical company.
From 1981 to 1988, Dr. Whitcome was employed at Amgen Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, including service as Director of Strategic Planning.
Prior to joining Amgen, he served as Manager of Corporate Development for Medical Products at Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, a pharmaceutical and healthcare products company, and held research and marketing management positions with the Diagnostics Division of Abbott Laboratories, a pharmaceutical and medical products company.
Dr. Whitcome holds a Ph.D.
in Molecular Biology from the University of California at Los Angeles, an M.B.A.
from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and a B.S.
in Physics from Providence College.
Former positions of Philip J. Whitcome
Companies | Position | End |
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Avigen, Inc.
Avigen, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Avigen, Inc. produces and sells drugs, animal health products, and chemicals. The firm also develops and commercializes small molecules of therapeutics and biologics for use in the treatment of serious neurological and neuromuscular disorders. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in La Jolla, CA. | Chairman | 2005-12-05 |
Proteolix, Inc.
Proteolix, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Proteolix, Inc. manufactures bio-pharmaceutical related products. It engages in the discovery, development, and marketing of pharmaceutical products to treat cancer and immunological conditions. The company was founded by Susan M. Molineauxf in December 2003 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, CA | Founder | - |
Training of Philip J. Whitcome
University of California, Los Angeles | Doctorate Degree |
University of Pennsylvania | Masters Business Admin |
Providence College | Undergraduate Degree |
Experiences
Positions held
Linked companies
Private companies | 2 |
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Avigen, Inc.
Avigen, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Avigen, Inc. produces and sells drugs, animal health products, and chemicals. The firm also develops and commercializes small molecules of therapeutics and biologics for use in the treatment of serious neurological and neuromuscular disorders. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in La Jolla, CA. | Health Technology |
Proteolix, Inc.
Proteolix, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Proteolix, Inc. manufactures bio-pharmaceutical related products. It engages in the discovery, development, and marketing of pharmaceutical products to treat cancer and immunological conditions. The company was founded by Susan M. Molineauxf in December 2003 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, CA | Health Technology |
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