John Johnson
Director/Board Member at VERASTEM, INC.
Net worth: 2 M $ as of 2024-05-30
Profile
John joined HealthQuest in 2023 as an Operating Partner focused on the Tactical Opportunities Fund.
John is a recognized leader in the healthcare industry with more than three decades of experience across operating and investing.
He is currently Chief Executive Officer at Reaction Biology, a global CRO.
He previously was the Chief Executive Officer of Strongbridge Biopharma PLC.
prior to the merger with Xeris Biopharma.
John has held executive management roles at leading global corporations, including Johnson & Johnson, where he spent the majority of career and served as the Company Group Chairman of Biopharmaceuticals within Johnson & Johnson.
He was responsible for the Johnson & Johnson Biotechnology, Immunology and Oncology commercial businesses.
John also served as President of Eli Lilly & Company's Worldwide Oncology Unit, following the company's 2008 acquisition of Imclone Systems, Inc., where he served as Chief Executive Officer and a member of ImClone’s Board of Directors.
John has served on 18 boards and presently serves on 5 company boards including Reaction Biology, Axogen (AXGN), Xeris Pharmaceuticals (XERS), Verastem Oncology (VSTM) and Autolus Ltd (AUTL).
He served on two private equity backed company boards through successful exits, including most recently BioAgilytix and W2O.
He has also served as a member of the board of directors of Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) and as a member of the Health Section Governing Board of Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO).
John received his BS from East Stroudsburg University and MBA from University of Rochester, Simon Business School.
John and his wife have 4 children and 4 grandchildren.
In his free time, he enjoys golf, fishing, and archery.
Known holdings in public companies
Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
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2024-06-04 | 890,983 ( 0.60% ) | 2 M $ | 2024-05-30 | |
AXOGEN, INC.
0.08% | 2024-02-29 | 36,695 ( 0.08% ) | 250 627 $ | 2024-05-30 |
AUTOLUS THERAPEUTICS PLC
-.--% | 2024-02-28 | 0 ( -.--% ) | - $ | 2024-05-30 |
VERASTEM, INC.
-.--% | 2024-03-25 | 0 ( -.--% ) | - $ | 2024-05-30 |
John Johnson active positions
Companies | Position | Start |
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VERASTEM, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2020-04-22 |
AXOGEN, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2021-07-18 |
XERIS BIOPHARMA HOLDINGS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2021-10-04 |
Reaction Biology Corp.
Reaction Biology Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Reaction Biology Corp. specializes in kinase and epigenetic HTS and profiling services. It offers radiolabeled biochemical assays available for multiple enzyme classes including: Kinase Assays, HMT Assays, and HDAC Assays. Its products include Methyltransferase, IDH proteins, Apoptosis, DNA Demethylation, Apoptosis and NQOs. The company was founded by Scott L. Diamond in 2001 and is headquartered in Malvern, PA. | Chief Executive Officer | 2022-03-15 |
Cobepa North America, Inc. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
Healthquest Capital Management Co LLC
Healthquest Capital Management Co LLC Investment ManagersFinance HealthQuest Capital Management Co LLC (HealthQuest Capital ) is a private equity firm founded in 2013 by Garheng Kong. The firm is headquartered in Redwood City, California. | Private Equity Investor | 2022-12-31 |
VirMedica, Inc.
VirMedica, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services VirMedica, Inc. provides technology solutions which designed to optimize the commercialization of specialty pharmaceutical products. It is an innovative holding company bringing together complimentary businesses for the specific purpose of redefining the market access landscape for specialty products. The company’s technology solution offers an end-to-end transformational platform to optimize specialty product commercialization and management. The company was founded by Mark K. Barnes in 2013 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Chairman | 2015-11-08 |
Plum Brook Advisors LLC | Founder | 2014-07-31 |
Mirata Pharmaceuticals LLC
Mirata Pharmaceuticals LLC Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Mirata Pharmaceuticals LLC developing options for patients and physicians that provide the powerful pain relieving benefits of opioids without the significant side effects. The company was founded by Maurits W. Geerlings and is headquartered in Plymouth Meeting, PA. | Director/Board Member | - |
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Training of John Johnson
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania | Undergraduate Degree |
Rochester Christian University | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
Listed companies | 8 |
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ELI LILLY AND COMPANY | Health Technology |
JOHNSON & JOHNSON | Health Technology |
VERASTEM, INC. | Health Technology |
CORCEPT THERAPEUTICS INCORPORATED | Health Technology |
AXOGEN, INC. | Health Technology |
AUTOLUS THERAPEUTICS PLC | Health Technology |
XERIS BIOPHARMA HOLDINGS, INC. | Health Technology |
CNS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | Health Technology |
Private companies | 30 |
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The United Negro College Fund, Inc.
The United Negro College Fund, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services United Negro College Fund, Inc. operates as a non-profit organization that provides financial support for higher education. It offers scholarship assistance for historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). The organization was founded in 1944 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
Cortendo AB
Cortendo AB Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Cortendo AB engages in the provision of biopharmaceutical business. Its activities include development and distribution of orphan drugs for metabolic and endocrine diseases as well as diabetes. Its products include cortisol inhibition and normocort. The company was founded on October 6, 1996 and is headquartered in Trevose, PA. | Commercial Services |
Ortho Biotech Products LP
Ortho Biotech Products LP Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Ortho Biotech Products LP provides innovative products and services which are designed to enhance the lives of individuals with serious chronic illnesses. The company's products include PROCRIT, DOXIL and LEUSTATIN. Ortho Biotech Products was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Bridgewater, NJ | Health Technology |
Parkstone Medical Information Systems, Inc.
Parkstone Medical Information Systems, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Parkstone Medical Information Systems, Inc. develops point-of-care solutions for physicians. The company is headquartered in Weston, FL. | Technology Services |
Cempra Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Cempra Pharmaceuticals, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Cempra Pharmaceuticals, Inc. develops medicines for treating drug-resistant bacterial infections. The firm's antibacterial products, both in clinical trials, address the urgent and increasing need for new treatments targeting drug-resistant bacterial infections in both the hospital and the community. The company was founded by Prabhavathi B. Fernandes IN 2006 and is headquartered in Chapel Hill, NC. | Health Technology |
Ocera Therapeutics, Inc.
Ocera Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Ocera Therapeutics, Inc. manufactures pharmaceuticals products. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Hazelwood, MO. | Health Technology |
Dendreon Corp.
Dendreon Corp. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Dendreon Corp. discovers, develops and commercializes novel products for the treatment of cancer. The company applies its expertise in antigen identification, engineering and cell processing to produce active cellular immunotherapy ACI product candidates designed to stimulate an immune response in a variety of tumor types. It is an exploring the application of additional ACI product candidates and small molecules for the potential treatment of a variety of cancers. Dendreon was founded by Christopher S. Henney, Edgar G. Engleman and Samuel Strober in 1992 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | Health Technology |
Cempra, Inc.
Cempra, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Cempra, Inc. engages as a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company, which focuses on the development of antibacterials to meet critical medical needs. Its products include; Solithromycin and Taksta. The company was founded by Prabhavathi B. Fernandes on November 18, 2005 and is headquartered in Chapel Hill, NC. | Health Technology |
Savient Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Savient Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Savient Pharmaceuticals, Inc. operates as a specialty biopharmaceutical company, which develops, manufactures and markets pharmaceutical products. The company focuses on developing and commercializing KRYSTEXXA for the treatment of chronic gout in adult patients who do not respond to conventional therapy. It also sells and distributes branded and generic versions of oxandrolone, a drug used to promote weight gain following involuntary weight loss. The company was founded in 1980 is headquartered in East Brunswick, NJ. | Health Technology |
Biotechnology Innovation Organization
Biotechnology Innovation Organization Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Biotechnology Innovation Organization is the world's biotechnology organization, providing advocacy, business development and communications services for more than 1,200 members worldwide. BIO members are involved in the research and development of innovative healthcare, agricultural, industrial and environmental biotechnology technologies. Corporate members range from entrepreneurial companies developing a first product to Fortune 100 multinationals. also represent state and regional biotech associations, service providers to the industry and academic centers. | Commercial Services |
Histogenics Corp.
Histogenics Corp. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Histogenics Corp. engages in the development, marketing, and commercialization of restorative cell therapies. Its regenerative medicine platform combines expertise in cell processing, scaffolding, tissue engineering, bioadhesives, and growth factors to provide solutions that can be utilized individually and in concert to treat musculoskeletal-related conditions. The company was founded on June 28, 2000 and is headquartered in Waltham, MA. | Health Technology |
Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America
Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America provides pharmaceutical research and biotechnology services. It represents the country’s biopharmaceutical research companies, which are devoted to discovering and developing medicines that enable patients to live longer, healthier, and more productive lives. The company was founded in 1958 and is headquartered Washington, DC. | Health Technology |
Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical LLC
Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical LLC Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical LLC manufactures pharmaceutical products. Its products include ditropan, elmiron, modicon, otho cept and ortho novum etc. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Raritan, NJ. | Health Technology |
Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Part of Pfizer Inc., Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is an American company that manufactures pharmaceutical products. | Health Technology |
Portola Pharmaceuticals LLC
Portola Pharmaceuticals LLC Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Portola Pharmaceuticals, Inc. engaged in the development and commercialization of novel therapeutics in the areas of thrombosis, other hematologic disorders, and inflammation. It offers Andexxa and Bevyxxa medicines. The company was founded by Charles J. Homcy and David R. Philips on September 2, 2003 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, CA. | Health Technology |
Sucampo Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Sucampo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Sucampo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company. It engages in the development, identification, acquisition, and delivery of innovative pharmaceutical products. The company was founded by Ryuji Ueno and Sachiko Kuno on December 5, 1996 and is headquartered in Bethesda, MD. | Health Technology |
ImClone LLC
ImClone LLC BiotechnologyHealth Technology ImClone LLC develops targeted biologic treatments designed for the medical needs of patients with tumors. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Bridgewater, NJ. | Health Technology |
Mirata Pharmaceuticals LLC
Mirata Pharmaceuticals LLC Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Mirata Pharmaceuticals LLC developing options for patients and physicians that provide the powerful pain relieving benefits of opioids without the significant side effects. The company was founded by Maurits W. Geerlings and is headquartered in Plymouth Meeting, PA. | Health Technology |
BioAgilytix Labs LLC
BioAgilytix Labs LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services BioAgilytix Labs LLC engages in the provision of specialized bioanalytical testing laboratory. It offers gene therapy, biosimilars, antibody drug conjugates and immuno-oncology solutions. The company was founded by Afshin Safavi in 2008 and is headquartered in Durham, NC. | Commercial Services |
Tranzyme Pharma, Inc. (Canada) | |
BioNJ, Inc.
BioNJ, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services BioNJ, Inc. is based in Trenton, NJ. BioNJ, Inc. is a life sciences trade association with nearly 400 member companies. The company supports the discovery, development, and commercialization of therapies and cures that save and improve lives. BioNJ drives capital formation, fosters entrepreneurship, advocates for medical innovation, provides access to talent and education, and offers critical commercial resources. The company also serves as a clearinghouse for funding information and opportunities. The company was founded in 1994 by James J. Marino, Jayne C. Gershkowitz, Abraham Abuchowski. The CEO is Debbie Hart. | Commercial Services |
Real Chemistry, Inc.
Real Chemistry, Inc. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Real Chemistry, Inc. is an end-to-end healthcare experience group that leverages advanced AI-powered insights, diverse expertise, and customer-centric ideas to transform the healthcare industry. Real Chemistry is based in New York, NY and has subsidiaries in Canada, United Kingdom, and United States. The company helps healthcare professionals better understand, reach, and engage patients, while creating healthcare experiences that span diagnosis to adherence. The company was founded in 2001 by Jim Weiss. Shankar Narayanan has been the CEO of the company since 2022. | Technology Services |
Plum Brook Advisors LLC | Miscellaneous |
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Melinta Therapeutics, Inc. operates as a commercial-stage pharmaceutical company which engages in developing and commercializing anti-infective s for the hospital and selected non-hospital or communities. It markets antibiotics including Baxdela, Vabomere, Orbactiv, and Minocin for injections. These antibiotics are used in the treatment of infections caused by various bacterial diseases. The company was founded by William L. Jorgensen, Peter Moore, and Thomas A. Steitz in October 2000 is headquartered in Morristown, NJ. | Health Technology |
AVEO Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
AVEO Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology AVEO Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company, which engages in the advancement of therapeutics for oncology, and other areas of unmet medical need. Its product candidates include Tivozanib, Ficlatuzmab, AV-203, AV-380 and AV-353. The company was founded by Ronald A. DePinho, Lynda Chin, and Kenneth E. Weg on October 19, 2001 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | Health Technology |
Strongbridge Biopharma Plc
Strongbridge Biopharma Plc Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Strongbridge Biopharma Plc operates as a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company, which focuses on the development and commercialization of therapies for rare diseases. Its pipeline is comprised of Keveyis, Macrilen, Recorlev, and Veldoreotide. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Trevose, PA. | Health Technology |
Cobepa North America, Inc. | Finance |
Reaction Biology Corp.
Reaction Biology Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Reaction Biology Corp. specializes in kinase and epigenetic HTS and profiling services. It offers radiolabeled biochemical assays available for multiple enzyme classes including: Kinase Assays, HMT Assays, and HDAC Assays. Its products include Methyltransferase, IDH proteins, Apoptosis, DNA Demethylation, Apoptosis and NQOs. The company was founded by Scott L. Diamond in 2001 and is headquartered in Malvern, PA. | Commercial Services |
Healthquest Capital Management Co LLC
Healthquest Capital Management Co LLC Investment ManagersFinance HealthQuest Capital Management Co LLC (HealthQuest Capital ) is a private equity firm founded in 2013 by Garheng Kong. The firm is headquartered in Redwood City, California. | Finance |
VirMedica, Inc.
VirMedica, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services VirMedica, Inc. provides technology solutions which designed to optimize the commercialization of specialty pharmaceutical products. It is an innovative holding company bringing together complimentary businesses for the specific purpose of redefining the market access landscape for specialty products. The company’s technology solution offers an end-to-end transformational platform to optimize specialty product commercialization and management. The company was founded by Mark K. Barnes in 2013 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Technology Services |
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