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Adrian Adams
Chairman at
AKEBIA THERAPEUTICS, INC.
Net worth: 292 658 $ as of 2026-06-29
Profile
Mr. Adrian Adams is a Chairman at Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. and a Chairman at Talphera, Inc. Mr. Adams was previously employed as a Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer by Impel Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a Chief Executive Officer & Director by Aralez Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a Chief Executive Officer & Director by Aralez Pharmaceuticals Plc, a Chief Executive Officer & Director by POZEN, Inc., a President, Chief Executive Officer & Director by Auxilium Pharmaceuticals LLC, a Chairman & Chief Executive Officer by Neurologix, Inc., a President, Chief Executive Officer & Director by Inspire Pharmaceuticals, Inc., an Independent Director by Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a President & Chief Executive Officer by Sunovion Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a President & Chief Executive Officer by KOS Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a President & Chief Executive Officer by Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd., a Director-Sales & Marketing by AstraZeneca, Inc., and a President & Chief Executive Officer by Smithkline Beecham Plc.
He also served on the board at Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. and Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America.
He received his undergraduate degree from The University of Manchester and an undergraduate degree from the University of Salford.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-16 | 236,200 ( 0.09% ) | 269 268 $ | 2026-06-29 | |
TALPHERA, INC. 0.05% | 2026-06-21 | 22,709 ( 0.05% ) | 23 390 $ | 2026-06-29 |
Adrian Adams active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| TALPHERA, INC. | Chairman | 2013-02-10 |
| AKEBIA THERAPEUTICS, INC. | Chairman | 2018-12-11 |
Former positions of Adrian Adams
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| IPI LEGACY LIQUIDATION CO | Chief Executive Officer | 2023-11-03 |
Aralez Pharmaceuticals Plc
 Aralez Pharmaceuticals Plc Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Operates as a pharmaceutical company focused on transforming medicines that can transform lives | Chief Executive Officer | 2019-03-31 |
| OLD API WIND-DOWN LTD. | Chief Executive Officer | 2018-12-31 |
| POZEN INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2015-12-31 |
| AUXILIUM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2014-12-31 |
Training of Adrian Adams
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Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
57
1st degree connections
19
1st degree companies
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Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 19 |
|---|---|
Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Discovers, develops and commercializes medicines for diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular diseases | Health Technology |
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
 Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures pharmaceuticals for oncology, CNS, urology and rare diseases | Health Technology |
Neurologix, Inc.
 Neurologix, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Develops therapies for the brain and central nervous system | Technology Services |
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
 Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Discovers, develops and commercializes treatments for neurological, neuroendocrine and neuropsychiatric disorders | Health Technology |
Smithkline Beecham Plc
 Smithkline Beecham Plc Pharmaceuticals: OtherHealth Technology Develops and manufactures pharmaceutical products | Health Technology |
KOS Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 KOS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops pharmaceutical products | Health Technology |
Inspire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 Inspire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops and commercializes ophthalmic products | Health Technology |
POZEN, Inc.
 POZEN, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Operates as a pharmaceutical company that develops therapeutics for diseases | Health Technology |
Auxilium Pharmaceuticals LLC
 Auxilium Pharmaceuticals LLC Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops and markets pharmaceutical products | Health Technology |
Impel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 Impel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Operates as a late-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing transformative therapies for central nervous system disorders | Health Technology |
The University of Manchester
 The University of Manchester Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd.
 Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures medicines and drugs | Health Technology |
University of Salford
 University of Salford Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America
 Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America BiotechnologyHealth Technology Provides pharmaceutical research and biotechnology services | Health Technology |
Akebia Therapeutics, Inc.
 Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Operates as a biopharmaceutical company that develops drugs for kidney diseases | Health Technology |
Talphera, Inc.
 Talphera, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops and commercializes pharmaceutical products | Health Technology |
AstraZeneca, Inc.
 AstraZeneca, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Manufactures vaccines | Health Technology |
Aralez Pharmaceuticals Plc
Aralez Pharmaceuticals Plc Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Operates as a pharmaceutical company focused on transforming medicines that can transform lives | Health Technology |
Old API Wind-down Ltd.
 Old API Wind-down Ltd. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Operates as a pharmaceutical company | Health Technology |
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