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William Forbes
Director/Board Member at
BEYOND AIR, INC.
Net worth: 94 644 $ as of 2026-06-29
Profile
William P.
Forbes was the founder of Vivelix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. (2016) and served as President & Chief Executive Officer from 2016 to 2020.
Current jobs include Independent Director at Beyond Air, Inc. since 2018, Director at Beyond Air Ltd. since 2018, Director at Hallux, Inc. since 2018, and Chief Development Officer & Executive VP at Heron Therapeutics, Inc. since 2023.
Former jobs include President-Medical, Research & Development at Salix Pharmaceuticals Ltd. in 2015, VP, Clinical Development & Regulatory Affairs at Metabasis Therapeutics, Inc. in 2004, Group Leader at Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc., Senior Clinical Research Scientist at Glaxo, Inc., and Chief Development Officer at Trevi Therapeutics, Inc. from 2021 to 2022.
Education includes a doctorate from Creighton University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-05 | 221,611 ( 0.12% ) | 94 628 $ | 2026-06-29 | |
| 2026-04-19 | 37 ( 0% ) | 17 $ | 2026-06-29 |
William Forbes active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| BEYOND AIR, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2018-08-12 |
| HERON THERAPEUTICS, INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2023-06-05 |
Beyond Air Ltd.
 Beyond Air Ltd. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Operates as a clinical-stage medical device and biopharmaceutical company | Director/Board Member | 2017-12-31 |
Hallux, Inc.
 Hallux, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Operates as a pharmaceutical company | Director/Board Member | 2018-10-31 |
Former positions of William Forbes
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| TREVI THERAPEUTICS, INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2021-12-31 |
Vivelix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
 Vivelix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures and sells pharmaceutical products | Chief Executive Officer | 2019-12-31 |
| SALIX PHARMACEUTICALS, LTD. | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | 2015-05-31 |
Metabasis Therapeutics, Inc.
 Metabasis Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops small molecule drugs | General Counsel | 2003-12-31 |
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
 Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures and supplies pharmaceutical products | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 11 |
|---|---|
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
 Heron Therapeutics, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Manufactures and commercializes of polymer technologies | Health Technology |
Salix Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
 Salix Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Operates as a pharmaceutical company that develops prescription drugs | Health Technology |
Metabasis Therapeutics, Inc.
Metabasis Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops small molecule drugs | Health Technology |
Creighton University
 Creighton University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures and supplies pharmaceutical products | Health Technology |
Glaxo, Inc. | |
Trevi Therapeutics, Inc.
 Trevi Therapeutics, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Engages in development of treatment for cough conditions | Health Technology |
Beyond Air, Inc.
 Beyond Air, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Developing a platform of nitric oxide generators and delivery systems | Health Technology |
Beyond Air Ltd.
Beyond Air Ltd. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Operates as a clinical-stage medical device and biopharmaceutical company | Health Technology |
Hallux, Inc.
Hallux, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Operates as a pharmaceutical company | Health Technology |
Vivelix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
Vivelix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures and sells pharmaceutical products | Health Technology |
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