James Brown
Founder at DURECT CORPORATION
Net worth: 290 948 $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
James E.
Brown is the founder of DURECT Corp.
which was founded in 1998, where he holds the position of President, Chief Executive Officer & Director.
Currently, he is the President & Chief Executive Officer of Absorbable Polymer Technologies, Inc. Dr. Brown's former positions include Director-Business Development at Syntex Corp.
from 1985 to 1995, Vice President-Implant Research & Development at ALZA Corp.
from 1995 to 1998, and Chief Information Officer at Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. Dr. Brown's education history includes an undergraduate degree from San Jose State University and a doctorate from the University of California, Davis.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DURECT CORPORATION
0.81% | 2024-03-25 | 240,453 ( 0.81% ) | 290 948 $ | 2024-03-30 |
James Brown active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| DURECT CORPORATION | Founder | 1998-02-05 |
Absorbable Polymer Technologies, Inc.
 Absorbable Polymer Technologies, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Absorbable Polymer Technologies, Inc. develops and manufactures biodegradable polymers for medical and pharmaceutical applications. The company is headquartered in Pelham, AL. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Former positions of James Brown
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| ALZA CORPORATION | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | 1998-05-31 |
| Syntex Corp. | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | 1992-02-29 |
| BREAD FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC. | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | - |
Training of James Brown
| San Jose State University | Undergraduate Degree |
| University of California, Davis | Doctorate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| BREAD FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC. | Finance |
| DURECT CORPORATION | Health Technology |
| Private companies | 3 |
|---|---|
ALZA Corp.
 ALZA Corp. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology ALZA Corp. provides drug delivery solutions and develops pharmaceutical products. The company applies its delivery technologies to develop pharmaceutical products with enhanced therapeutic value for its own portfolio and for many of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies. The company was founded by Martin Gerstel and Alejandro Zaffaroni in 1968 and is headquartered in Vacaville, CA. | Health Technology |
| Syntex Corp. | Health Technology |
Absorbable Polymer Technologies, Inc.
Absorbable Polymer Technologies, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Absorbable Polymer Technologies, Inc. develops and manufactures biodegradable polymers for medical and pharmaceutical applications. The company is headquartered in Pelham, AL. | Health Technology |
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