Neal Walker
Chief Executive Officer at ACLARIS THERAPEUTICS, INC.
Net worth: 2 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Neal S.
Walker is the founder of NeXeption LLC (founded in 2012), Octagon Research Solutions, Inc. (founded in 1999), Vicept Therapeutics, Inc. (founded in 2009), Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. (founded in 2012), and Trigenesis Therapeutics, Inc. (founded in 2003).
He holds various titles at these companies, including Director at Octagon Research Solutions, Inc., President & Chief Executive Officer at Vicept Therapeutics, Inc., Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer at Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc., and Chief Medical Officer at Trigenesis Therapeutics, Inc.Dr. Walker was also the founder of Cutix, Inc., Cutix Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Advancing Innovation in Dermatology, Inc., and Dermatology Innovation Forum.
Currently, Dr. Walker is serving as an Independent Director at Aldeyra Therapeutics, Inc. since 2013.
He is also the President & Director at Aclaris Life Sciences, Inc., and holds director positions at Active Protective Technologies, Inc., Zoomi, Inc., Life Sciences Pennsylvania, Ralexar Therapeutics, Inc., and Myota, Inc.Dr. Walker has previously worked as the Executive Chairman at Follica, Inc., Director at Sebacia, Inc., and Consultant at Johnson & Johnson and Genta, Inc. He also served as a Medical Consultant at Astra Merck, Inc. In terms of education, Dr. Walker completed his undergraduate degree at Lehigh University.
He then pursued a doctorate degree at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and an MBA from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Dr. Walker is also the founder of Cutix, Inc., Cutix Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Advancing Innovation in Dermatology, Inc., and Dermatology Innovation Forum.
Known holdings in public companies
Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
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2024-03-31 | 1,285,688 ( 1.81% ) | 2 M $ | 2024-03-30 | |
2023-08-21 | 15,854 ( 0.03% ) | 51 843 $ | 2024-03-30 |
Neal Walker active positions
Companies | Position | Start |
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ALDEYRA THERAPEUTICS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2013-05-31 |
ACLARIS THERAPEUTICS, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2024-01-16 |
Aclaris Life Sciences, Inc.
Aclaris Life Sciences, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Aclaris Life Sciences, Inc. operates as a technology-based company which focuses on rational drug design to identify novel drugs for cancer and chronic inflammatory diseases. It also engages in design and development of kinase inhibitors that target key enzymes involved in the regulation of cancer growth, survival and metastasis in modulations of chronic inflammation. The company was founded by Joseph B. Monahan, Gabriel Mbalaviele and Shaun R. Selness in 2010 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO. | President | - |
Myota, Inc.
Myota, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Myota, Inc. engages in the provision of data security management solutions. The company was founded by Jae Yoon Chung and is headquartered in Chesterbrook, PA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Ralexar Therapeutics, Inc.
Ralexar Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Ralexar Therapeutics, Inc. operates as an pharmaceutical company that develops topical and systemic therapies. The company was founded in January 2014 and is headquartered in Wayne, PA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Life Sciences Pennsylvania
Life Sciences Pennsylvania Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Life Sciences Pennsylvania (LSPA) is a trade association that represents various entities in the life sciences industry, including biotechnology, medical device, diagnostic, pharmaceutical, research, and investment companies, as well as service providers. The non-profit company is based in Wayne, PA and has subsidiaries in the United States. The organization unifies innovators in the state to make Pennsylvania a leader in the life sciences industry. Founded in 1989, LSPA aims to create a business and public policy environment that encourages and incentivizes the diverse life sciences economy in Pennsylvania. Christopher P. Molineaux has been the CEO of the company since 2009. | Director/Board Member | - |
Zoomi, Inc.
Zoomi, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Zoomi, Inc. provides elearning data to companies. Its products include zoomi engine, zoomi dashboard, and zoomi player. Its artificial intelligence studies learner behaviors and patterns to understand what each employee knows, what still needs to be taught and how to best deliver that information automatically. The company was founded by Mung Chiang, Ju William, and James Walker in January 2015 and is headquartered in Malvern, PA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Active Protective Technologies, Inc.
Active Protective Technologies, Inc. Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing Active Protective Technologies, Inc. develops medical technology solutions. It provides a smartbelt that can determine a human fall, and deploys airbags to protect the hips of older adults. The device also has all functionality of medical alert pendants, and will therefore wirelessly alert caregivers. The company was founded by Drew Lakatos and Robert F. Buckman and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Neal Walker
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Octagon Research Solutions, Inc.
Octagon Research Solutions, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Octagon Research Solutions, Inc. provides software services to the pharmaceutical sectors. The company was founded by James C. Walker in 1999 and is headquartered in King of Prussia, PA. | Founder | 2012-08-29 |
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Training of Neal Walker
Lehigh University | Undergraduate Degree |
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine | Doctorate Degree |
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
Listed companies | 3 |
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JOHNSON & JOHNSON | Health Technology |
ALDEYRA THERAPEUTICS, INC. | Health Technology |
ACLARIS THERAPEUTICS, INC. | Health Technology |
Private companies | 18 |
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Genta, Inc.
Genta, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Genta, Inc. is in the process of bankruptcy. The company formerly engages in pharmaceutical research and development. Genta was founded on February 4, 1988 and is headquartered in Berkeley Heights, NJ. | Health Technology |
Octagon Research Solutions, Inc.
Octagon Research Solutions, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Octagon Research Solutions, Inc. provides software services to the pharmaceutical sectors. The company was founded by James C. Walker in 1999 and is headquartered in King of Prussia, PA. | Technology Services |
Vicept Therapeutics, Inc.
Vicept Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Vicept Therapeutics Inc. develops dermatologic therapeutic products. The firm develops topical agents for the treatment and prevention of a number of medical and cosmetic indications including bruising of the skin. The company was founded on July 1, 2009 by Neal Walker, Stewart D. Shanler, and Christopher V. Powala and is headquartered in Malvern, PA. | Health Technology |
Sebacia, Inc.
Sebacia, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Sebacia, Inc. develops novel technology to treat acne. It also engages in the development of products for the dermatology market. The company was founded by Anthony V. Lando, Charles E. Larsen and Thomas D. Weldon in 2010 and is headquartered in Duluth, GA. | Health Technology |
Aclaris Life Sciences, Inc.
Aclaris Life Sciences, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Aclaris Life Sciences, Inc. operates as a technology-based company which focuses on rational drug design to identify novel drugs for cancer and chronic inflammatory diseases. It also engages in design and development of kinase inhibitors that target key enzymes involved in the regulation of cancer growth, survival and metastasis in modulations of chronic inflammation. The company was founded by Joseph B. Monahan, Gabriel Mbalaviele and Shaun R. Selness in 2010 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO. | Health Services |
Active Protective Technologies, Inc.
Active Protective Technologies, Inc. Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing Active Protective Technologies, Inc. develops medical technology solutions. It provides a smartbelt that can determine a human fall, and deploys airbags to protect the hips of older adults. The device also has all functionality of medical alert pendants, and will therefore wirelessly alert caregivers. The company was founded by Drew Lakatos and Robert F. Buckman and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. | Producer Manufacturing |
Zoomi, Inc.
Zoomi, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Zoomi, Inc. provides elearning data to companies. Its products include zoomi engine, zoomi dashboard, and zoomi player. Its artificial intelligence studies learner behaviors and patterns to understand what each employee knows, what still needs to be taught and how to best deliver that information automatically. The company was founded by Mung Chiang, Ju William, and James Walker in January 2015 and is headquartered in Malvern, PA. | Technology Services |
Astra Merck, Inc.
Astra Merck, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Part of AstraZeneca PLC, Astra Merck, Inc. is a private company that sells pharmaceutical products. The company is based in Orlando, FL. The company was founded by Myrtle S. Potter, Thomas A. McCourt. Astra Merck was acquired by Astra AB from Merck & Co., Inc. on July 12, 1998 for $4,400 million. | Health Technology |
Trigenesis Therapeutics, Inc.
Trigenesis Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Trigenesis Therapeutics, Inc. operates as dermatology company, The company was founded by Neal S. Walker and Stephen A. Tullman on September 23, 2003 and is headquartered in Montgomery, PA. | Health Technology |
Life Sciences Pennsylvania
Life Sciences Pennsylvania Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Life Sciences Pennsylvania (LSPA) is a trade association that represents various entities in the life sciences industry, including biotechnology, medical device, diagnostic, pharmaceutical, research, and investment companies, as well as service providers. The non-profit company is based in Wayne, PA and has subsidiaries in the United States. The organization unifies innovators in the state to make Pennsylvania a leader in the life sciences industry. Founded in 1989, LSPA aims to create a business and public policy environment that encourages and incentivizes the diverse life sciences economy in Pennsylvania. Christopher P. Molineaux has been the CEO of the company since 2009. | Commercial Services |
Follica, Inc.
Follica, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Follica, Inc. develops therapies for hair follicle disorders. The firm provides an out-patient therapy coupled with an at-home system for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia (hair loss) and medical device development fields to develop and commercialize its product platform. The company was founded by Rox R. Anderson, George Cotsarelis, Vera Price, Daphne Zohar, David Steinberg, and Bernat Olle in 2006 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Consumer Services |
NeXeption LLC
NeXeption LLC Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology NeXeption LLC operates as a biopharmaceutical assets management firm. It provides biopharmaceutical management services, product opportunities, management expertise and funding. The firm offers an alternative pipeline development path for non-progressing assets or science and provide the appropriate resources and access to capital to advance assets from concept through commercialization. The company was founded by Stephen A. Tullman, Kamil Ali-Jackson and Neal S. Walker in 2011 and is headquartered in Malvern, PA. | Health Technology |
Ralexar Therapeutics, Inc.
Ralexar Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Ralexar Therapeutics, Inc. operates as an pharmaceutical company that develops topical and systemic therapies. The company was founded in January 2014 and is headquartered in Wayne, PA. | Health Technology |
Myota, Inc.
Myota, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Myota, Inc. engages in the provision of data security management solutions. The company was founded by Jae Yoon Chung and is headquartered in Chesterbrook, PA. | Technology Services |
Dermatology Innovation Forum | |
Cutix, Inc. | |
Cutix Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | |
Advancing Innovation in Dermatology, Inc.
Advancing Innovation in Dermatology, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Advancing Innovation in Dermatology, Inc. is a non-profit organization that aims to catalyze the development of new dermatologic solutions. The non-profit company is based in Mendham, NJ. The organization provides resources for individuals interested in translational research and product and service innovation in dermatology. The company also fosters community and innovation in dermatology. The Advancing Innovation in Dermatology Accelerator Fund bridges the gap between institutional funding and traditional venture capital. The company was founded by Neal S. Walker, William D. Ju, Brian N. Cunningham, William Eaglstein. | Health Technology |
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