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David W.
Martin is the founder of AvidBiotics Corp., founded in 2005, where the title held is Chief Executive Officer & Director.
Dr. Martin was the founder of EOS Biotechnology, Inc., founded in 1997, where the title held was President & Chief Executive Officer in 2003.
Dr. Martin is also the founder of Pylum Biosciences, Inc.,Xyphos Biosciences, Inc...
Former jobs include President & Chief Executive Officer at Lynx Therapeutics, Inc. from 1995 to 1996; Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at GangaGen, Inc. in 2004; Director at Cubist Pharmaceuticals LLC from 1997 to 2009; Lead Director at Varian Medical Systems, Inc. from 2010 to 2012; Senior Vice President-Research & Development at Genentech, Inc. in 1990; Executive Vice President-Research & Development at DuPont Merck Pharmaceutical Co. in 1993; President at Chiron Therapeutics, Inc. in 1995; and Professor at Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Inc., The University of California, San Francisco, the University of California, Hastings, and Duke University School of Medicine.
Education includes a doctorate degree from Duke University.
David Martin active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
AvidBiotics Corp.
AvidBiotics Corp. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops non-antibody proteins as targeted therapeutics against bacteria, viral infections and cancer | Founder | 01/01/2005 |
Pylum Biosciences, Inc.
Pylum Biosciences, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Develops avidocin platform technology capable of generating bactericidal protein complexes | Founder | - |
Xyphos Biosciences, Inc.
Xyphos Biosciences, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Engages in biotechnology business | Founder | - |
Former positions of David Martin
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| CUBIST PHARMACEUTICALS INC | Director/Board Member | 04/06/2009 |
GangaGen, Inc.
GangaGen, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Operates as a clinical-stage biotechnology company that develops novel antibacterial proteins targeting infectious diseases | Chief Executive Officer | 01/01/2004 |
EOS Biotechnology, Inc.
EOS Biotechnology, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops therapeutic and diagnostic drugs | Chief Executive Officer | 01/04/2003 |
Lynx Therapeutics, Inc.
Lynx Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: OtherHealth Technology Develops genetic analysis products for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and agriculture industries | President | 01/01/1996 |
Chiron Therapeutics, Inc. | President | 01/01/1995 |
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| Private companies | 16 |
|---|---|
Genentech, Inc.
Genentech, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Operates as a biotechnology company that develops medicines for cancer peoples | Health Technology |
Lynx Therapeutics, Inc.
Lynx Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: OtherHealth Technology Develops genetic analysis products for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and agriculture industries | Health Technology |
Cubist Pharmaceuticals LLC
Cubist Pharmaceuticals LLC Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Engages in research, development and commercialization of pharmaceutical products | Health Technology |
Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
Varian Medical Systems, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Designs, manufactures and supplies radiotherapy medical devices for treating cancer & develops related software solutions | Health Technology |
GangaGen, Inc.
GangaGen, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Operates as a clinical-stage biotechnology company that develops novel antibacterial proteins targeting infectious diseases | Health Technology |
AvidBiotics Corp.
AvidBiotics Corp. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops non-antibody proteins as targeted therapeutics against bacteria, viral infections and cancer | Health Technology |
Duke University
Duke University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
DuPont Merck Pharmaceutical Co.
DuPont Merck Pharmaceutical Co. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Makes pharmaceuticals and drugs | Health Technology |
EOS Biotechnology, Inc.
EOS Biotechnology, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops therapeutic and diagnostic drugs | Health Technology |
Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Inc.
Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a foundation or endowment | Miscellaneous |
The University of California, San Francisco
The University of California, San Francisco Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
University of California, Hastings
University of California, Hastings Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Chiron Therapeutics, Inc. | |
Duke University School of Medicine
Duke University School of Medicine Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Pylum Biosciences, Inc.
Pylum Biosciences, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Develops avidocin platform technology capable of generating bactericidal protein complexes | Health Technology |
Xyphos Biosciences, Inc.
Xyphos Biosciences, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Engages in biotechnology business | Health Technology |
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