Douglas J. Downs
Director of Finance/CFO at Carolus Therapeutics, Inc.
Profile
Douglas J.
Downs is currently the Chief Financial Officer at RQx Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Carolus Therapeutics, Inc., and Silarus Therapeutics, Inc. He previously held positions as a Director at Awarepoint Corp., Zacharon Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and E-Band Communications LLC.
He also served as the Chief Financial Officer & Director at COI Pharmaceuticals, Inc., GTI Corp., Gizmo5 Technologies, Inc., Extensis, Inc., Avalon Ventures Management LLC, Kalon Semiconductor, Inc., Otonomy, Inc., Proximal Data, Inc., and Blue Octy LLC.
Mr. Downs obtained his undergraduate degree from San Diego State University.
Douglas J. Downs active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Carolus Therapeutics, Inc.
 Carolus Therapeutics, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Carolus Therapeutics, Inc. develops novel products for the treatment of inflammatory diseases. It company focuses on therapeutic strategies to noninvasively monitor and disrupt proinflammatory interactions of chemokines, and prevent or reverse inflammation associated with an array of human diseases, including atherosclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, sepsis, organ transplantation, and cancer. The company was founded by Jay Lichter, Jürgen Bernhagen, and Christian Weber in 2007 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Director of Finance/CFO | 2009-09-06 |
RQx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 RQx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology RQx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. operates as a biopharmaceutical company developing small molecule antibiotics. The firm develops small molecule antibiotics to combat serious life threatening infections, including those caused by multi drug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria. It is developing novel, first-in-class antibiotics that evade the current abundance of antibiotic resistance mechanisms, which are now common across the globe. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in La Jolla, CA. | Director of Finance/CFO | 2010-12-14 |
Silarus Therapeutics, Inc.
 Silarus Therapeutics, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Silarus Therapeutics, Inc. develops therapeutics targeting erythroferrone for the treatment of iron deficiency and iron overload disorders. The company was founded by Tomas Ganz, Sanford J. Madigan, and Elizabeta Nemeth in May 19, 2014 and is headquartered in La Jolla, CA. | Director of Finance/CFO | - |
Former positions of Douglas J. Downs
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Blue Octy LLC
 Blue Octy LLC Electronic Production EquipmentElectronic Technology Blue Octy LLC develops wireless Internet connected devices. The company is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Director of Finance/CFO | 2014-02-15 |
COI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 COI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology COI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. provides life science investors. It offers research and development infrastructure and industry mentors to the portfolio companies of Avalon Ventures. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in La Jolla, CA. | Director of Finance/CFO | - |
Proximal Data, Inc.
 Proximal Data, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Proximal Data, Inc. developed software and storage devices. It accelerated access to data in virtualized compute environments by moving storage closer to the compute processors. The company was founded by Rory Bolt in 2011 and was headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Director of Finance/CFO | - |
Awarepoint Corp.
 Awarepoint Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Awarepoint Corp. provides real-time location system solutions. It offers cloud-based, Real-time Location System (RTLS) on a single platform of integrated software, technology and managed services. The firm delivers rapid-time-to-impact implementations, automating, and streamlining asset management, capacity management, patient flow, caregiver coordination, quality and regulatory compliance, patient and staff satisfaction. The company was founded by James D. Adams and Derek Smith in 2002 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
E-Band Communications LLC
 E-Band Communications LLC Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications E-Band Communications LLC designs and manufactures wireless telecommunications equipment. Its products include E-link eagle, E-link mini, 1000Q, 1000Q-CPRI, 1000LR, multiport and antennas. The company was founded by Sam Smookler and Saul Umbrasas in 2003 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Training of Douglas J. Downs
| San Diego State University | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 15 |
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GTI Corp.
 GTI Corp. Electronic Production EquipmentElectronic Technology Part of Yageo Corp., GTI Corp. is a company that specializes in electronic components. The company is based in Hadley, PA. GTI was acquired by Pulse Electronics Corp., part of Yageo Corp. from December 31, 2018 on November 16, 1998 for $27.82 million. | Electronic Technology |
Gizmo5 Technologies, Inc.
 Gizmo5 Technologies, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Gizmo5 Technologies, Inc. provides broadband calling services. It offers mobile devices and desktops to send instant messages, VOIP calls, and email through the interface. The company was founded by Michael L. Robertson and Jeff Bonforte in 2003 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Communications |
Awarepoint Corp.
Awarepoint Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Awarepoint Corp. provides real-time location system solutions. It offers cloud-based, Real-time Location System (RTLS) on a single platform of integrated software, technology and managed services. The firm delivers rapid-time-to-impact implementations, automating, and streamlining asset management, capacity management, patient flow, caregiver coordination, quality and regulatory compliance, patient and staff satisfaction. The company was founded by James D. Adams and Derek Smith in 2002 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Technology Services |
Zacharon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 Zacharon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Zacharon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. developed small molecular drugs. The company was founded by Jeffrey D. Esko, Charles A. Glass and Brett E. Crawford in 2004 and was headquartered in Novato, CA. | Health Technology |
RQx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
RQx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology RQx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. operates as a biopharmaceutical company developing small molecule antibiotics. The firm develops small molecule antibiotics to combat serious life threatening infections, including those caused by multi drug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria. It is developing novel, first-in-class antibiotics that evade the current abundance of antibiotic resistance mechanisms, which are now common across the globe. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in La Jolla, CA. | Health Technology |
Extensis, Inc.
 Extensis, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Extensis, Inc. develops, publishes, markets and supports software and Internet based services. Its solutions include streamline workflows, securely manage digital assets and fonts, and control corporate typographic branding. The firm provides software for multimedia design including tools for font management and image enhancement. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Portland, OR. | Technology Services |
Avalon Ventures Management LLC
 Avalon Ventures Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Avalon Ventures Management LLC (Avalon Ventures Management) is a venture capital firm founded in 1983 by Kevin J. Kinsella. The firm is headquartered in La Jolla, California. | Finance |
E-Band Communications LLC
E-Band Communications LLC Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications E-Band Communications LLC designs and manufactures wireless telecommunications equipment. Its products include E-link eagle, E-link mini, 1000Q, 1000Q-CPRI, 1000LR, multiport and antennas. The company was founded by Sam Smookler and Saul Umbrasas in 2003 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Communications |
| Kalon Semiconductor, Inc. | |
Otonomy, Inc.
 Otonomy, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Otonomy, Inc. operates as a biopharmaceutical company. engages in the development of therapeutics for neurotology. The firm’s product pipeline includes OTIVIDEX (dexamethasone) Meniere's disease, OTIPRIO (ciprofloxacin otic suspension) acute otitis media with tubes (AOMT), OTO-313 (gacyclidine) tinnitus, OTO-413 (BDNF) hidden hearing Loss, OTO-510 (otoprotectant) prevent CIHL, OTO-6XX (hair cell regeneration) severe hearing loss. It operates under the Otiprio brand. The company was founded by Jay B. Lichter, Jeffrey Harris, Rick Friedman, and Allen F. Ryan on May 6, 2008 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Health Technology |
Carolus Therapeutics, Inc.
Carolus Therapeutics, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Carolus Therapeutics, Inc. develops novel products for the treatment of inflammatory diseases. It company focuses on therapeutic strategies to noninvasively monitor and disrupt proinflammatory interactions of chemokines, and prevent or reverse inflammation associated with an array of human diseases, including atherosclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, sepsis, organ transplantation, and cancer. The company was founded by Jay Lichter, Jürgen Bernhagen, and Christian Weber in 2007 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Health Technology |
Proximal Data, Inc.
Proximal Data, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Proximal Data, Inc. developed software and storage devices. It accelerated access to data in virtualized compute environments by moving storage closer to the compute processors. The company was founded by Rory Bolt in 2011 and was headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Technology Services |
COI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
COI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology COI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. provides life science investors. It offers research and development infrastructure and industry mentors to the portfolio companies of Avalon Ventures. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in La Jolla, CA. | Health Technology |
Blue Octy LLC
Blue Octy LLC Electronic Production EquipmentElectronic Technology Blue Octy LLC develops wireless Internet connected devices. The company is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Electronic Technology |
Silarus Therapeutics, Inc.
Silarus Therapeutics, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Silarus Therapeutics, Inc. develops therapeutics targeting erythroferrone for the treatment of iron deficiency and iron overload disorders. The company was founded by Tomas Ganz, Sanford J. Madigan, and Elizabeta Nemeth in May 19, 2014 and is headquartered in La Jolla, CA. | Health Technology |
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