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John Johnson
Chairman at
VERASTEM, INC.
Net worth: 5 M $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
Mr. John H.
Johnson is an Operating Partner at Healthquest Capital Management Co LLC, an Independent Non-Executive Director at Xeris Biopharma Holdings, Inc., an Independent Director at Axogen, Inc., an Independent Chairman at Verastem, Inc., an Executive Chairman at VirMedica, Inc., a Chairman at Cortendo AB, a Principal at Plum Brook Advisors LLC and an Operating Advisor at Cobepa North America, Inc. He is on the Board of Directors at Xeris Biopharma Holdings, Inc., Axogen, Inc., Cempra Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Mirata Pharmaceuticals LLC.
Mr. Johnson was previously employed as an Executive Chairman by Applied Therapeutics, Inc., a Chief Executive Officer & Director by Reaction Biology Corp., a Non-Executive Chairman by Autolus Therapeutics Plc, a Chief Executive Officer & Director by Strongbridge Biopharma Plc, a Chairman by Corcept Therapeutics, Inc., a Lead Independent Director by Sucampo Pharmaceuticals LLC, an Independent Director by Portola Pharmaceuticals LLC, an Independent Director by Histogenics Corp., a Member-Health Section Governing Board by Biotechnology Industry Organization, a Chief Executive Officer-Emeritus by Dendreon Corp., a President, Chief Executive Officer & Director by Savient Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a Chairman by Tranzyme Pharma, Inc. (Canada), a Chairman by OCERA Therapeutics LLC, an Independent Director by Cempra, Inc., a President-Oncology Unit by Eli Lilly & Co., a Chief Executive Officer & Director by ImClone Systems, Inc., a President by Ortho Biotech Products LP, a Vice President by CNS Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a President & Chief Executive Officer by Parkstone Medical Information Systems, Inc., and The United Negro College Fund, Inc. He received his undergraduate degree from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from Rochester Christian University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-03 | 707,276 ( 0.41% ) | 4 M $ | 2026-05-30 | |
VERASTEM, INC. 0.09% | 2026-05-20 | 52,666 ( 0.09% ) | 228 044 $ | 2026-05-30 |
AXOGEN, INC. -.--% | 2026-03-31 | 0 ( -.--% ) | - $ | 2026-05-30 |
John Johnson active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| VERASTEM, INC. | Chairman | 2025-12-14 |
| AXOGEN, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2021-07-18 |
| XERIS BIOPHARMA HOLDINGS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2021-10-04 |
Plum Brook Advisors LLC
 Plum Brook Advisors LLC MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Operates as non-classified establishment | Founder | 2014-07-31 |
VirMedica, Inc.
 VirMedica, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides technology solutions which designed to optimize the commercialization of specialty pharmaceutical products | Chairman | 2015-11-08 |
Mirata Pharmaceuticals LLC
 Mirata Pharmaceuticals LLC Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops prescription opioid drugs | Director/Board Member | - |
Cobepa North America, Inc.
 Cobepa North America, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Functions as an alternative investment manager | Consultant / Advisor | - |
Healthquest Capital Management Co LLC
 Healthquest Capital Management Co LLC Investment ManagersFinance HealthQuest Capital invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on services, healthcare IT, medical devices, diagnostics and pharma services. It participates in growth stage transactions with an investment size of USD 20 - 100 million. The firm also makes co-investments and acts as a lead investor. | Private Equity Investor | 2022-12-31 |
Cortendo AB
 Cortendo AB Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Pioneered cortisol inhibition as a treatment for Metabolic Syndrome | Chairman | 2015-03-16 |
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Former positions of John Johnson
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Training of John Johnson
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Positions held
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Private companies
Connections
80
1st degree connections
41
1st degree companies
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 41 |
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Savient Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 Savient Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Operates as a specialty biopharmaceutical company, which develops, manufactures and markets pharmaceutical products | Health Technology |
ImClone LLC
 ImClone LLC BiotechnologyHealth Technology Develops novel therapeutic products and blood cell growth factors for the treatment of cancer | Health Technology |
Johnson & Johnson
 Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Operates as an investment holding company with interests in health care products | Health Technology |
Eli Lilly & Co.
 Eli Lilly & Co. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures, wholesales and markets pharmaceutical products | Health Technology |
Rochester Christian University
 Rochester Christian University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Dendreon Corp.
 Dendreon Corp. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Discovers, develops and commercializes novel products for the treatment of cancer | Health Technology |
Corcept Therapeutics, Inc.
 Corcept Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Engages in discovery and development of drugs which treat severe metabolic, oncologic and neuropsychiatric disorders | Health Technology |
Reaction Biology Corp.
 Reaction Biology Corp. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Operates as a contract research organization which provides drug discovery and development services | Health Technology |
Portola Pharmaceuticals LLC
 Portola Pharmaceuticals LLC Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Engages in development and commercialization of novel therapeutics | Health Technology |
Cempra Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 Cempra Pharmaceuticals, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Develops medicines for treating drug-resistant bacterial infections | Health Technology |
Histogenics Corp.
 Histogenics Corp. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Develops and commercializes regenerative medicine | Health Technology |
Biotechnology Innovation Organization
 Biotechnology Innovation Organization Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a biotechnology advocacy organization representing biotech companies, industry leaders and state biotech associations | Commercial Services |
Cempra, Inc.
 Cempra, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Operates as a holding company with interest in manufacturing pharmaceutical products | Health Technology |
VirMedica, Inc.
VirMedica, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides technology solutions which designed to optimize the commercialization of specialty pharmaceutical products | Technology Services |
Cortendo AB
Cortendo AB Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Pioneered cortisol inhibition as a treatment for Metabolic Syndrome | Commercial Services |
Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical LLC
 Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical LLC Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures pharmaceutical products | Health Technology |
Parkstone Medical Information Systems, Inc.
 Parkstone Medical Information Systems, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops point-of-care solutions for physicians | Technology Services |
OCERA Therapeutics LLC
 OCERA Therapeutics LLC Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures pharmaceuticals products | Health Technology |
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
 East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
AVEO Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 AVEO Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Researches and develops cancer therapeutics | Health Technology |
Ortho Biotech Products LP
 Ortho Biotech Products LP Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Provides innovative products and services to help enhance patients health | Health Technology |
The United Negro College Fund, Inc.
 The United Negro College Fund, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides financial assistance for higher education | Commercial Services |
Sucampo Pharmaceuticals LLC
 Sucampo Pharmaceuticals LLC Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures prostone based pharmaceuticals products | Health Technology |
Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America
 Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America BiotechnologyHealth Technology Provides pharmaceutical research and biotechnology services | Health Technology |
BioNJ, Inc.
 BioNJ, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Promotes the biotechnology industry in New Jersey | Commercial Services |
Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures pharmaceutical products | Health Technology |
Tranzyme Pharma, Inc. (Canada) | |
Verastem, Inc.
 Verastem, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Discovers and develops drugs | Health Technology |
Axogen, Inc.
 Axogen, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Provides products and technologies for peripheral nerve reconstruction and regeneration | Health Technology |
Real Chemistry, Inc.
 Real Chemistry, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Provides advertising, communications and AI solutions for healthcare sector | Commercial Services |
BioAgilytix Labs LLC
 BioAgilytix Labs LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a bioanalytical laboratory for testing of new therapies to all phases of drug development for pharmaceutical and biotechnology organizations | Commercial Services |
Healthquest Capital Management Co LLC
Healthquest Capital Management Co LLC Investment ManagersFinance HealthQuest Capital invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on services, healthcare IT, medical devices, diagnostics and pharma services. It participates in growth stage transactions with an investment size of USD 20 - 100 million. The firm also makes co-investments and acts as a lead investor. | Finance |
Strongbridge Biopharma Plc
 Strongbridge Biopharma Plc Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Operates as a biopharmaceutical company that develops and commercializes therapies for rare diseases | Health Technology |
Applied Therapeutics, Inc.
 Applied Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops transformative drugs and technologies for debilitating diseases | Health Technology |
Plum Brook Advisors LLC
Plum Brook Advisors LLC MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Operates as non-classified establishment | Miscellaneous |
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
 Melinta Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Operates as a commercial-stage company and develops innovative therapies for acute and life-threatening illnesses | Health Technology |
CNS Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 CNS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops and markets pharmaceutical drugs | Health Technology |
Autolus Therapeutics Plc
 Autolus Therapeutics Plc Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Engages in the development and commercialization of gene therapies | Health Technology |
Mirata Pharmaceuticals LLC
Mirata Pharmaceuticals LLC Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops prescription opioid drugs | Health Technology |
Cobepa North America, Inc.
Cobepa North America, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Functions as an alternative investment manager | Finance |
Xeris Biopharma Holdings, Inc.
 Xeris Biopharma Holdings, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Develops and commercializes therapies | Health Technology |
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