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Catherine Adams
Chief Executive Officer at
ACADIA PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
Net worth: 659 542 $ as of 2026-09-29
Profile
Catherine Owen Adams currently works at ACADIA Pharmaceuticals, Inc., as Chief Executive Officer & Director from 2024, Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc., as Independent Director from 2023, AssistRx, Inc., as Directors from 2024, OptiNose US, Inc., as Director from 2020, Royal Pharmaceutical Society, as Member, The Chartered Institute of Marketing, as Member, and Healthcare Businesswomens Association, as Member from 2019.
Ms. Adams also formerly worked at OptiNose, Inc., as Independent Director from 2020 to 2024, Johnson & Johnson, as President-Janssen Immunology North America from 2018 to 2019, Janssen BioPharma LLC, as President-Immunology, Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharma Co., as Senior VP & General Manager-US Commercialization, and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset, as Trustee.
Ms. Adams received her undergraduate degree from The University of Manchester.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-17 | 10,865 ( 0.02% ) | 361 261 $ | 2026-09-29 | |
| 2026-03-24 | 14,803 ( 0.01% ) | 298 280 $ | 2026-09-29 |
Catherine Adams active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| AGIOS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2023-06-12 |
| ACADIA PHARMACEUTICALS INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2024-09-19 |
Royal Pharmaceutical Society
 Royal Pharmaceutical Society Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as professional membership body for pharmacists and pharmacy | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Healthcare Businesswomens Association
 Healthcare Businesswomens Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates women healthcare associations | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2018-12-31 |
OptiNose US, Inc.
 OptiNose US, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Operates as a drug delivery company which develops breath powered nasal technology | Director/Board Member | 2020-06-30 |
The Chartered Institute of Marketing
 The Chartered Institute of Marketing Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
AssistRx, Inc.
 AssistRx, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Operates as a platform for healthcare providers that simplifies the process of getting patients access to medications and crucial patient support programs | Director/Board Member | 2024-06-30 |
Former positions of Catherine Adams
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| OPTINOSEPAR | Director/Board Member | 2024-09-23 |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharma Co. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2024-03-31 |
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Education of Catherine Adams
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 13 |
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Johnson & Johnson
 Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Operates as an investment holding company with interests in health care products | Health Technology |
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 ACADIA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops pharmaceuticals drugs for treatment of central nervous system disorders | Health Technology |
Healthcare Businesswomens Association
Healthcare Businesswomens Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates women healthcare associations | Commercial Services |
Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Discovers and develops therapeutics | Health Technology |
OptiNose, Inc.
 OptiNose, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Operates as a pharmaceutical company that develops and commercializes products for patients treated by ear, nose, throat and allergy diseases | Health Technology |
The University of Manchester
 The University of Manchester Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The Chartered Institute of Marketing
The Chartered Institute of Marketing Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharma Co. | Distribution Services |
OptiNose US, Inc.
OptiNose US, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Operates as a drug delivery company which develops breath powered nasal technology | Health Technology |
AssistRx, Inc.
AssistRx, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Operates as a platform for healthcare providers that simplifies the process of getting patients access to medications and crucial patient support programs | Technology Services |
Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Royal Pharmaceutical Society Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as professional membership body for pharmacists and pharmacy | Commercial Services |
Janssen BioPharma LLC | |
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset
 Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset is a comprehensive community hospital that offers a wide range of specialty services including cancer care, cardiovascular and stroke care, orthopedics, neuroscience, mental and behavioral health, senior health, weight loss and bariatric surgery, maternity services, and pediatrics. The private company is based in Somerville, NJ. The hospital features advanced facilities such as the Steeplechase Cancer Center, which provides multidisciplinary cancer treatment and access to clinical trials, and the Babs Siperstein PROUD Center, dedicated to primary care for LGBTQ+ adults. Recent expansions include a consolidated cardiology floor and an upcoming inpatient orthopedic and post-surgical unit. The hospital emphasizes patient-centered care, accessibility, and community health through resources, educational programs, support groups, and outreach initiatives. The company was founded in 1899. The CEO is Bill Arnold. | Health Services |
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