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Douglas J.
Williamson is currently an Independent Director at Vistagen Therapeutics, Inc. since 2026 and a Member of The Royal College of Psychiatrists.
Former roles include Independent Director at Bright Minds Biosciences, Inc. from 2022 to 2023, Head-Early Phase Clinical Development Neuroscience at Eli Lilly & Co., Vice President & Global Head-Therapeutic at PAREXEL International Corp., Senior VP, Head-US Research & Development at H.
Lundbeck A, Chief Medical Officer at Avadel Pharmaceuticals Plc, Executive VP, Head-Research & Development at ACADIA Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and Chief Medical Officer at QurAlis Corp.
Education includes a doctorate from The University of Edinburgh.
Douglas Williamson active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| VISTAGEN THERAPEUTICS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2026-07-28 |
The Royal College of Psychiatrists
The Royal College of Psychiatrists Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Former positions of Douglas Williamson
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES INC. | Director/Board Member | 2023-01-08 |
QurAlis Corp.
QurAlis Corp. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops precision medications | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | - |
| PAREXEL INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| ACADIA PHARMACEUTICALS INC. | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | - |
| ELI LILLY AND COMPANY | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
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| Private companies | 10 |
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Eli Lilly & Co.
Eli Lilly & Co. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures, wholesales and markets pharmaceutical products | Health Technology |
PAREXEL International Corp.
PAREXEL International Corp. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Operates as a clinical research organization which provides insights-driven clinical and consulting solutions | Health Technology |
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops pharmaceuticals drugs for treatment of central nervous system disorders | Health Technology |
H. Lundbeck A/S
H. Lundbeck A/S Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Engages in the research, development, production and sale of pharmaceuticals for the treatment of brain diseases | Health Technology |
The University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The Royal College of Psychiatrists
The Royal College of Psychiatrists Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services | Finance |
VistaGen Therapeutics, Inc.
VistaGen Therapeutics, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Operates as a biopharmaceutical company that develops central nervous system therapies | Health Technology |
Avadel Pharmaceuticals Plc
Avadel Pharmaceuticals Plc Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops and manufactures pharmaceutical products | Health Technology |
QurAlis Corp.
QurAlis Corp. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops precision medications | Health Technology |
Bright Minds Biosciences, Inc.
Bright Minds Biosciences, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Operates as biotechnology company | Health Technology |
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