John Kozarich
Chairman at LIGAND PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
Net worth: 3 M $ as of 2024-04-29
Network origin in John Kozarich first degree
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Merck Research Laboratories Massachusetts LLC
 Merck Research Laboratories Massachusetts LLC Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Part of Merck & Co., Inc., Merck Research Laboratories Massachusetts LLC is a pharmaceutical company that provides free medicines and adult vaccines to qualified patients through their Merck Patient Assistance Program. The company is based in Boston, MA and is a part of Merck & Co., Inc. and its affiliates. The company also offers information about insurance coverage and financial assistance options for eligible patients. The company conducts clinical trials and provides medical information covering thousands of topics in all fields of medicine through their Merck Manuals. Additionally, they report on their commitment to operating responsibly to benefit society through their corporate responsibility program, which includes their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) report. Merck for Mothers is an initiative to create a world where no woman has to die giving life.
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| Subsidiary | Pharmaceuticals: Major | 79 |
The Scripps Research Institute
 The Scripps Research Institute Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Scripps Research Institute is a private, non-profit research organizations that performs basic biomedical research in molecular & cellular biology, chemistry, immunology and neuroscience. They receive the majority of its funding from federal agencies such as the National Institutes of Health. The organization also partners with pharmaceutical companies and is affiliated with the Scripps hospital group. The organization was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in La Jolla, California.
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 62 |
| Public Company | Pharmaceuticals: Major | 55 | |
| Public Company | Pharmaceuticals: Major | 17 | |
Intec Pharma Ltd.
 Intec Pharma Ltd. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Intec Pharma Ltd. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, which engages in the development of drugs based on proprietary Accordion Pill platform technology. Its Accordion Pill technology is an oral drug delivery system that is designed to improve the efficacy and safety of existing drugs and drugs under development by utilizing an efficient gastric retention and specific release mechanism. The company was founded by Zvika Joseph on October 23, 2000 and is headquartered in Jerusalem, Israel.
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| Extinct | Pharmaceuticals: Major | 14 |
| Holding Company | Pharmaceuticals: Major | 13 | |
Gordon Research Conferences
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| Non-Profit Organization | 8 | |
Curza Global LLC
 Curza Global LLC Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Curza Global LLC engages in operation of a small-molecule therapeutics firm. It develops several structurally distinct classes of proprietary drugs focused on infectious diseases and oncology. The company is headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT.
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| Holding Company | Pharmaceuticals: Major | 7 |
Nucorion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 Nucorion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Nucorion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. develops pharmaceutical products. The company is headquartered in San Diego, CA.
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| Subsidiary | Pharmaceuticals: Major | 5 |
University of Texas at Austin
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 3 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to John Kozarich via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMGEN INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Chief Operating Officer Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| GILEAD SCIENCES, INC. | Biotechnology | Corporate Officer/Principal General Counsel Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| MERCK & CO., INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| PFIZER, INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| VERNALIS | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Genzyme Corp.
 Genzyme Corp. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Genzyme Corp. engages in development and manufacture of specialty therapeutic, surgical and diagnostic product. It serves in the areas of rare genetic diseases, multiple sclerosis, cardiovascular diseases and endocrinology. The company was founded on June 8, 1981 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | Medical Specialties | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Dorset Management Corp.
 Dorset Management Corp. Investment ManagersFinance Part of David M. Knott Partnership, Dorset Management Corp. is a company that provides investment advice. The company is based in Syosset, NY. David Mabon Knott has been the CEO of the company since 1987. | Investment Managers | Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| NUVASIVE, INC. | Medical Specialties | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| HOSPIRA, INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Metabasis Therapeutics, Inc.
 Metabasis Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Metabasis Therapeutics, Inc. engages in discovery, development and commercialization of novel drugs for metabolic diseases using the proprietary technology and the knowledge of processes and pathways within the liver that are useful for liver-selective drug targeting and treatment of metabolic diseases. Metabasis was incorporated in April 1997 and is headquartered in La Jolla, CA. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Corporate Secretary Chief Executive Officer | |
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. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| University of Virginia | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Harvard University
 Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | College/University | Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin Doctorate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| Stanford University | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Doctorate Degree Doctorate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
University of Washington
 University of Washington Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services University of Washington functions as a College/University. The company is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Doctorate Degree Graduate Degree Doctorate Degree | |
American Chemical Society
 American Chemical Society Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Chemical Society engages as a scientific society which supports scientific inquiry in the field of chemistry. The company was founded in 1876 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Ligand UK Research Ltd.
 Ligand UK Research Ltd. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Part of Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Ligand UK Research Ltd. develops pharmaceutical products. The company is based in London, UK. Founded in 1995. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| University of California, Los Angeles | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | College/University | Doctorate Degree Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Doctorate Degree | |
| Colgate University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Rutgers State University of New Jersey | College/University | Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| The University of Texas at Austin | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree | |
| The Johns Hopkins University | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree | |
| Yale University | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree | |
Cornell University
 Cornell University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY. | College/University | Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree Doctorate Degree | |
| University of California, Berkeley | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of California San Diego | College/University | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Michigan | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of New Hampshire | College/University | Doctorate Degree Doctorate Degree Doctorate Degree | |
BIOCOM
 BIOCOM Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services BIOCOM provides scientific and technological services. The firm focuses that positively influence the growth of the life science industry, including capital formation, public policy, workforce development and scientific discovery and development. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| University of Lund | College/University | Doctorate Degree Graduate Degree | |
National Academy of Sciences
 National Academy of Sciences Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Academy of Sciences operates as a private, nongovernmental institution that advises on issues related to science and technology. It provides independent, objective analysis and advice and conducts other activities to solve complex problems and inform public policy decisions. The firm also encourages education and research, recognize outstanding contributions to knowledge, and increase public understanding in matters of science. The company was founded on March 3, 1863 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
National Academy of Medicine (United States)
 National Academy of Medicine (United States) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The National Academy of Medicine (United States) is based in Washington and is focused on improving the health and well-being of individuals through various initiatives. These initiatives include the clinician well-being collaborative, which aims to accelerate the implementation of a national plan for health workforce well-being, and the development of a code of conduct for the use of artificial intelligence in health care. The organization also provides resources to support meaningful community engagement in health and health care programs and policies. Recently, the National Academy of Medicine announced the appointment of Mandy Cohen, a member of the organization, as the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Additionally, the organization has released a publication celebrating 50 years of progress in biomedical science, health, and health care. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Knott Partners LP
 Knott Partners LP Investment ManagersFinance Knott Partners LP is a hedge fund management firm headquartered in Syosset, New York. The firm was founded by David M. Knott in 1987 and is owned by David M. Knott Partnership. Knott Partners provides investment advice to private investment vehicles for high net worth investors. | Investment Managers | Founder Analyst-Equity | |
CONNECT
 CONNECT Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services CONNECT creates and scales companies in the technology and life sciences sectors. It creates an environment in which entrepreneurs and C-suite executives have access to the people, capital, and technology resources. The organization was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Scripps Health
 Scripps Health Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Scripps Health is a non-profit organization that operates a group of health care units. It offers medical, surgical, wellness, research and support services, primary, urgent and emergency, hospice and health care, and health education classes. The company was founded by Ellen B. Scripps in 1924 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Hospital/Nursing Management | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
Omniox, Inc.
 Omniox, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Omniox, Inc. operates as a biopharmaceutical company which develops medicines for hypoxic diseases. Its technology overcomes fundamental biochemical shortcomings of hemoglobin-based and per fluorocarbon oxygen delivery approaches. The company was founded in 2006 by Stephen P. L. Cary, Michael A. Marletta, Jonathan Winger and Elizabeth Marshall Boon and is headquartered in San Carlos, CA. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member Founder | |
| PFENEX INC. | Biotechnology | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| OMNIAB, INC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | General Counsel Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
OmniAb Operations, Inc.
 OmniAb Operations, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology OmniAb Operations, Inc. operates as a drug discovery company. It provides pharmaceutical industry partners access to antibody repertoires and screening technologies to enable discovery of next-generation therapeutics. Its OmniAb platform includes the Biological Intelligence of its transgenic animals, including OmniRat, OmniChicken and OmniMouse, that have been genetically modified to generate antibodies with human sequences to facilitate development of human therapeutic candidates. The company is headquartered in Emeryville, CA. | Biotechnology | General Counsel Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Harvard Medical School | College/University | Doctorate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine | College/University | Doctorate Degree Doctorate Degree | |
Ligand UK Group Ltd.
 Ligand UK Group Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Founded in 1995, Ligand UK Group Ltd. is a subsidiary of Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and functions as an investment holding company. The company is based in Cambridge, UK. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
GlaxoSmithKline LLC
 GlaxoSmithKline LLC Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology GlaxoSmithKline LLC engages in discovering, developing, and delivering medicines, vaccines, and other healthcare products. It offers prescription medicines that treat various diseases, including cancer, HIV/AIDS, depression, diabetes, high blood pressure, herpes, asthma, migraine, and heart diseases, as well as stomach and skin problems, infections, and flu. It also provides vaccines for children and adults; and over-the-counter products. The company was founded in 1929 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Masters Business Admin Corporate Officer/Principal | |
PhRMA Foundation
 PhRMA Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The PhRMA Foundation is an organization that provides awards and support to individuals pursuing higher education. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The organization's 2022 annual report highlights their activities and showcases their 2022 awardees. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member |
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International
| United States | 46 |
| United Kingdom | 4 |
| Sweden | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 20 |
| Health Technology | 18 |
| Commercial Services | 9 |
| Finance | 5 |
| Health Services | 2 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 566 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 269 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 149 |
| Founder | 108 |
| Chairman | 105 |
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| Joel Marcus | 57 |
| Thomas Daniel | 35 |
| Peter Farrell | 34 |
| Richard Gephardt | 32 |
| Paul Schimmel | 31 |
| Roger Pomerantz | 30 |
| Cheung Hoi Yu | 28 |
| Dennis Fenton | 28 |
| Steven Jay Green | 28 |
| Floyd E. Bloom | 26 |
| Ivan Philip Gergel | 24 |
| Todd Davis | 23 |
| Ge Li | 23 |
| Siddhartha Kadia | 23 |
| Andrew J. Viterbi | 22 |
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