Kosan Biosciences competitors

Sheldon Koenig joined Portola in 2019 and is responsible for leading the Company’s commercial operations. Prior to joining Portola, Mr. Koenig was senior vice president and head of the cardiovascular franchise for Sanofi, where he led the US business operations and global product launches in more than 20 countries. Previously, he served as vice president and global brand leader for the cardiovascular division of Merck & Co, Inc. where, for more than 25 years, he took on roles of increasing responsibility within the company’s cardiovascular and thrombosis franchises. He has significant overall experience in primary care, specialist, and hospital markets, as well as business development and licensing. Mr. Koenig holds a B.S. from Drexel University and an M.B.A. from Monmouth University.

Michael Morrissey is a President/CEO at EXELIXIS, INC.; Board Member at EXELIXIS, INC.; and Board Member at XW LABORATORIES INC and is based in Danville, California. He has experience at Schering AG and has worked as VP:Discovery Research at Berlex Biosciences; Senior Scientist at Novartis; and Senior VP:Discovery at EXELIXIS, INC.. Michael studied at Harvard University and University of Wisconsin Oshkosh.

Hervé Hoppenot joined Incyte in 2014 as President and Chief Executive Officer, and was appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors in 2015. During Mr. Hoppenot’s tenure, the Company has tripled the number of clinical candidates in its portfolio, expanding beyond oncology to include research and development in inflammation & autoimmunity. Under his leadership, revenue has increased by over 400 percent, which includes the addition of two new revenue streams; and, with a goal to deliver medicines to patients worldwide, the Company has expanded geographically beyond the U.S. to include operations in 10 EU countries and Japan. Prior to joining Incyte, Mr. Hoppenot was the President of Novartis Oncology. Prior to joining Novartis in 2003, Mr. Hoppenot started his career in 1983 with Rhone Poulenc, later known as Aventis, where he served in several senior roles of increasing responsibility, including Vice President of Oncology and Head of the U.S. Oncology business unit. Mr. Hoppenot holds a diploma from ESSEC Business School.

John L. Higgins has over 14 years of corporate development, financing, strategic planning, commercialization, and investment banking experience in the biopharmaceutical industry. He is the chief executive officer of [Ligand Pharmaceuticals](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/ligand-pharmaceuticals#/entity), a biotechnology company that focuses on the discovery and early-stage development of pharmaceuticals for medical needs in the United States. Prior to joining Ligand, Higgins was the chief financial officer; and executive vice president of finance, administration, and corporate development at Connetics Corporation, a public specialty pharmaceutical company, until its acquisition by Stiefel Laboratories, Inc. in 2006. During his service period of nearly 10 years at Connetics, he played a key leadership role in numerous strategic initiatives, including major acquisitions, divestitures, multiple product and technology licensing transactions, and financings. Prior to joining Connetics, Higgins was the executive vice president of corporate development at BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and was a member of the health care investment banking team at Dillon, Read & Company, Inc. He has served numerous public and private corporate boards and currently is a director at BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. where he serves as chairman of the audit committee. Higgins earned a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Colgate University.

Robert M. Davis is corporate vice president and president of Baxter's Medical Products business. In this position, Davis oversees a range of products used in the delivery of fluids and drugs to patients, and in the treatment of end-stage kidney disease. Davis took on his current role in October 2010. Prior to this role, Davis served as corporate vice president and president of Baxter's Renal business. He served as corporate vice president and chief financial officer from 2006 through May 2010, and as treasurer from 2004 through 2006. Davis joined Baxter as treasurer in November 2004 from Eli Lilly and Company, where he served in numerous positions of increasing responsibility over 14 years. Davis currently serves on the Board of Trustees for Rush University Medical Center and also serves as a member of the Finance Committee. He also is a member of the Board of Directors of AdvaMed.

John Simard is a Chairman/President/CEO/Founder at XBiotech USA Inc, VP/Founder at MANNKIND CORP, and Board Member at MANNKIND CORP. He attended University of Toronto.