Richard Glickman
Chairman at ESSA PHARMA INC.
Net worth: 920 011 $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Richard M.
Glickman was the founder of Aurinia Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (founded in 1993) and Aspreva Pharmaceuticals Corp.
(founded in 2001), where he held the titles of Chairman & Chief Executive Officer.
Dr. Glickman was also the founder of Probtec Corp., Nventa Biopharmaceuticals Corp., Stressgen Biotechnologies Corp., Ontario Molecular Diagnostics, Aurinia Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and Aurinia Pharma Corp.Dr. Glickman's current job(s) included being the Chairman of ESSA Pharma, Inc. since 2010, a Director at MedGenesis Therapeutix, Inc., enGene, Inc., Eupraxia Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and Vida Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd., and an Independent Non-Executive Director at enGene Holdings, Inc. since 2023.
He is also a Director at Eurpraxia Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and a Venture Partner at Lumira Capital Investment Management, Inc.Dr. Glickman's former job(s) include being the Chairman of Vigil Health Solutions, Inc., LifeSciences British Columbia, and BC Biotech.
He also served as the Lead Independent Director at Correvio Pharma Corp., a Director at Canadian Genetic Disease Network and Vancouver Aquarium, and a Director at viDA Therapeutics, Inc. He was a Member of Innovate BC and a Venture Partner at Kearny Venture Partners.
Dr. Glickman's education history includes undergraduate studies at McGill University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ESSA PHARMA INC
0.13% | 2024-03-24 | 56,410 ( 0.13% ) | 478 921 $ | 2024-03-30 |
ENGENE HOLDINGS INC.
0.06% | 2023-10-31 | 24,555 ( 0.06% ) | 416 207 $ | 2024-03-30 |
| 2023-08-17 | 7,680 ( 0.03% ) | 24 883 $ | 2024-03-30 |
Richard Glickman active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| ESSA PHARMA INC. | Chairman | 2010-09-30 |
| EUPRAXIA PHARMACEUTICALS INC. | Director/Board Member | 2021-03-08 |
| ENGENE HOLDINGS INC. | Director/Board Member | 2023-04-23 |
Lumira Capital Investment Management, Inc.
 Lumira Capital Investment Management, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Lumira Capital Investment Management is a Venture Capital firm, a subsidiary of Nordion (Canada),Inc. founded in 1989 by Tony Pullen. The firm is headquartered in Toronto. | Private Equity Investor | - |
| Vida Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd. | Director/Board Member | - |
MedGenesis Therapeutix, Inc.
 MedGenesis Therapeutix, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology MedGenesis Therapeutix, Inc. provides diagnostic product services. The private company is based in Victoria, Canada. The Canadian company was founded by Erich Mohr, Howard J. Federoff. Erich Mohr has been the CEO since incorporation. | Director/Board Member | - |
enGene, Inc.
 enGene, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology enGene, Inc. develops therapeutic solutions for the treatment of metabolic diseases. It operates as a biotechnology company which develops a mucosal immunotherapy platform for treating several prevalent, chronic diseases including inflammatory bowel disease and diabetes. The firm also develops proprietary, non-integrating biopolymer based nucleotide DNA and siRNA delivery technology that facilitates localized delivery of immune-modulating proteins to the intestinal mucosa for treating various immune disorders. The company was founded in 1999 by Anthony T. Cheung, John C. Brown, Timothy J. Kieffer, and Francis John Gargiulo and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Director/Board Member | 2011-09-22 |
Former positions of Richard Glickman
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| AURINIA PHARMACEUTICALS INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2019-04-28 |
Aurinia Pharma Corp.
 Aurinia Pharma Corp. Drugstore ChainsRetail Trade Part of Aurinia Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Aurinia Pharma Corp. operates pharmacies. The private company is based in Victoria, Canada. The Canadian company was founded by Richard M. Glickman. | Chief Executive Officer | 2018-12-31 |
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Training of Richard Glickman
| McGill University | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 4 |
|---|---|
| EUPRAXIA PHARMACEUTICALS INC. | Health Technology |
| ESSA PHARMA INC. | Health Technology |
| AURINIA PHARMACEUTICALS INC. | Health Technology |
| ENGENE HOLDINGS INC. | Health Technology |
| Private companies | 20 |
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MedGenesis Therapeutix, Inc.
MedGenesis Therapeutix, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology MedGenesis Therapeutix, Inc. provides diagnostic product services. The private company is based in Victoria, Canada. The Canadian company was founded by Erich Mohr, Howard J. Federoff. Erich Mohr has been the CEO since incorporation. | Health Technology |
Nventa Biopharmaceuticals Corp.
 Nventa Biopharmaceuticals Corp. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Nventa Biopharmaceuticals Corp. discovered, developed and commercialized stress protein-based therapeutic vaccines. The company was headquartered in Victoria, Canada. | Health Technology |
Correvio Pharma Corp.
 Correvio Pharma Corp. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Correvio Pharma Corp. operates as a pharmaceutical company, which engages in the provision of development and commercialization of medical products. It operates through the Europe and Rest of the World geographical segments. The firm focuses on cardiovascular therapies that will improve the quality of life and health of patients suffering from heart disease. It offers the Brinavess and Aggrastat products to customers such as physicians, patients and healthcare systems. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Health Technology |
Vigil Health Solutions, Inc.
 Vigil Health Solutions, Inc. Computer CommunicationsElectronic Technology Vigil Health Solutions, Inc. engages in the development, market and distribution of technology platform. The firm offers integrated care management system, which combines software and hardware to provide solutions that guide care of and monitor residents in senior living communities. Its products include vigil memory care system, vitality wireless call system, nurse call system, cloud applications, specialty monitoring, and notification devices. The company was founded on January 10, 2000 and is headquartered in Victoria, Canada. | Electronic Technology |
Aspreva Pharmaceuticals Corp.
 Aspreva Pharmaceuticals Corp. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Aspreva Pharmaceuticals Corp. manufactured pharmaceutical products. It offered therapeutic products, research equipment, and related services. The firm developed drugs for the treatment of cancer, infectious diseases, and immune disorders. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Victoria, Canada. | Health Technology |
enGene, Inc.
enGene, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology enGene, Inc. develops therapeutic solutions for the treatment of metabolic diseases. It operates as a biotechnology company which develops a mucosal immunotherapy platform for treating several prevalent, chronic diseases including inflammatory bowel disease and diabetes. The firm also develops proprietary, non-integrating biopolymer based nucleotide DNA and siRNA delivery technology that facilitates localized delivery of immune-modulating proteins to the intestinal mucosa for treating various immune disorders. The company was founded in 1999 by Anthony T. Cheung, John C. Brown, Timothy J. Kieffer, and Francis John Gargiulo and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Health Technology |
Lumira Capital Investment Management, Inc.
Lumira Capital Investment Management, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Lumira Capital Investment Management is a Venture Capital firm, a subsidiary of Nordion (Canada),Inc. founded in 1989 by Tony Pullen. The firm is headquartered in Toronto. | Finance |
| Stressgen Biotechnologies Corp. /Bioreagents Business/ | Health Technology |
Innovate BC
 Innovate BC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Innovate BC develops entrepreneurial talent and supports commercializing technology. The firm focuses on competitively positioning British Columbia in today's global knowledge economy in order to provide significant employment opportunities and a high standard of living for British Columbians. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Commercial Services |
LifeSciences British Columbia
 LifeSciences British Columbia BiotechnologyHealth Technology LifeSciences British Columbia is a non-profit organization, which engages in supporting and representing the life science community through leadership, investment, advocacy, and promotion. It ensures that no life sciences sector is working in isolation and that all sectors come together in a comprehensive, complementary, and coordinated fashion. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Health Technology |
| Canadian Genetic Disease Network | |
Kearny Venture Partners
 Kearny Venture Partners Investment ManagersFinance Kearny Venture Partners (Kearny Venture Partners) is a venture capital firm. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Finance |
Vancouver Aquarium
 Vancouver Aquarium Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Herschend Family Entertainment Corp., Vancouver Aquarium operates an aquarium. The private company is based in Vancouver, Canada. Vancouver Aquarium was acquired by Herschend Family Entertainment Corp. from Ocean Wise Conservation Association on April 15, 2021. The Canadian company was founded in 1951. | Commercial Services |
BC Biotech
 BC Biotech Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous BC Biotech is a Canadian biotechnology company that works in the field of applied biology, using engineering, medicine, and technology in conjunction with living organisms and bioprocesses. BC Biotech also provides information on how to study biotechnology in school and which institutions are known for their program. The non-profit company is based in Vancouver, Canada. The company aims to promote businesses in the biotechnology industry and inform people about the science behind it. | Miscellaneous |
viDA Therapeutics, Inc.
 viDA Therapeutics, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology viDA Therapeutics, Inc. operates as a biotechnology company. It offers discovery, development and commercialization of novel and targeted therapeutics for the treatment of inflammatory and age related diseases. The firm's discovery platform is based on novel research regarding a distinctly different and recently identified, extracellular role for granzymes in the destruction and inflammation of tissues. The company was founded by Alistair Duncan Jr. and David Granville in 2008 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Health Technology |
| Ontario Molecular Diagnostics | |
| Probtec Corp. | |
| Aurinia Pharmaceuticals, Inc. /Old/ | Health Technology |
Aurinia Pharma Corp.
Aurinia Pharma Corp. Drugstore ChainsRetail Trade Part of Aurinia Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Aurinia Pharma Corp. operates pharmacies. The private company is based in Victoria, Canada. The Canadian company was founded by Richard M. Glickman. | Retail Trade |
| Vida Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd. |
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