, -- () -- -- (TSX VENTURE:IGX)(OTCQX:IGXT), today announced that it has further strengthened its organization with the engagement of Mr. as a Special Advisor to the Executive team.

Mr. Nawacki is currently the President and CEO of , a Canadian-based specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the acquisition and commercialization of innovative and unique healthcare and pharmaceutical products. Prior to joining Searchlight Pharma, Mr. Nawacki spent over 11 years building out the commercial and geographic footprint of , having served until as Executive Vice President, Business and Corporate Development. Over the course of his 11 year tenure at Paladin, Mr. Nawacki helped shape the therapeutic focus of Paladin's Canadian business via licensing and acquisitions, and built Paladin's international expansion and emerging markets strategy. From his arrival at Paladin in 2003, consolidated revenues grew from to almost annually, and the company's value increased from to over when it was acquired by in 2014.

'We are thrilled that Mr. Nawacki will advise the team,' said Dr. , President and CEO of . 'Mark has deep pharmaceutical industry experience, knowledge and a network that will serve well as we focus on maximizing the value of proprietary oral drug delivery technologies through collaborations.'

About :

is a leading drug delivery company focused on the development of innovative products based on its proprietary oral drug delivery technologies.

Established in 2003, the -based company, listed on the TSX-V and OTC-QX, develops innovative oral drug delivery solutions based on its proprietary platform technologies, VersaFilm™, VersaTab™ and AdVersa™.

has developed a broad and diverse product portfolio addressing unmet market needs and offering lifecycle management opportunities. FORFIVO XL™, launched in 2012, is the first and only approved once-daily bupropion HCI 450mg dose in a single tablet for the treatment of major depressive disorder.

highly skilled team provides comprehensive pharmaceuticals services to pharmaceutical partners, including R&D, clinical monitoring, IP protection, analytical method development and regulatory services. state-of-the art manufacturing facility, established for the VersaFilm™ technology platform, supports lab-scale to pilot and commercial-scale production, offering full service capabilities to our clients. More information is available about the company at: www.intelgenx.com.

About Searchlight Pharma:

Searchlight Pharma aspires to become a leading Canadian-based specialty healthcare company through best-in class execution of the search, acquisition, commercialization, and focused development of innovative and unique specialty healthcare products that improve life-long human health and wellness. More information is available about the company at: www.searchlightpharma.com.

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Each of the TSX Venture Exchange and OTCQX has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this press release.

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Director, IR and Corporate Communications
IntelGenx Corp.
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edward@intelgenx.com

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