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Virgil A.
Place was the founder of VIVUS, Inc. (founded in 1991) where he held the title of Director.
He worked at ALZA Corp.
from 1969 to 1991 as Vice President-Medical & Regulatory Affairs.
Dr. Place received his undergraduate degree from Indiana University and his doctorate from The Johns Hopkins University.
Former positions of Virgil A. Place
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| VIVUS, INC. | Founder | 2010-04-29 |
| ALZA CORPORATION | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | 1990-12-31 |
Training of Virgil A. Place
| Indiana University | Undergraduate Degree |
| The Johns Hopkins University | Doctorate Degree |
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| Private companies | 2 |
|---|---|
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 |
VIVUS, Inc.
 VIVUS, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology VIVUS, Inc. engaged in the development and commercialization of novel therapeutic products. The firm’s products were indicated for the treatment of obese and overweight patients, exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, and erectile dysfunction. Its products include PANCREAZE, Qsymia, and STENDRA/SPEDRA. The company was founded by Virgil A. Place in April 16, 1991 and it was headquartered in Campbell, CA. | Health Technology |
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