Francois Nader

Director/Board Member at MODERNA, INC.

Net worth: 5 M $ as of 2026-08-30

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Francois Nader is a businessperson who founded Jesra Advisors LLC and who has been at the head of 6 different companies. He occupies the position of Non-Executive Chairman for Acceleron Pharma, Inc., Chairman for Talaris Therapeutics, Inc. and Chief Executive Officer of Jesra Advisors LLC. Dr. Nader is also on the board of Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc., New Jersey Chamber of Commerce, Arrett Neurosciences, Inc. and Moderna, Inc. Dr. Nader previously held the position of Trustee at BioNJ, Inc., Chief Medical Officer for Care Capital LLC, Vice President for Jesra Foundation, Inc., Non-Executive Chairman of Prevail Therapeutics, Inc., President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Senior VP-Integrated Healthcare Markets at Aventis Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Head-Global Commercial Operations at Rhone-Poulenc Basic Chemical Co. and Senior VP-Integrated Healthcare Markets at Hoechst Marion Roussel, Inc. Francois Nader received an MBA from the University of Tennessee and a doctorate from St. Joseph University.

Known holdings in public companies

Company	Date	Number of shares	Valuation	Valuation date
MODERNA, INC. 0.01%	2026-05-05	32,781 ( 0.01% )	5 M $	2026-08-30

Francois Nader active positions

Companies	Position	Start
MODERNA, INC.	Director/Board Member	2019-12-10
Neurvati Neurosciences, Inc. Neurvati Neurosciences, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Develops therapies for neurological and psychiatric disorders	Director/Board Member	-
Ring Therapeutics, Inc. Ring Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops transforming commensal viruses therapies	Director/Board Member	2021-10-31
Arrett Neurosciences, Inc. Arrett Neurosciences, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides treatments to rett syndrome patients	Director/Board Member	-
Jesra Advisors LLC Jesra Advisors LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides business consulting services	Chief Executive Officer	2015-01-31
New Jersey Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Inc. New Jersey Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chamber of Commerce	Director/Board Member	2014-01-29

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Former positions of Francois Nader

Companies	Position	End
BENEVOLENTAI S.A.	Chief Executive Officer	2024-01-23
BenevolentAI Ltd. BenevolentAI Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Operates as a AI-enabled drug discovery company	Chairman	2023-12-31
TOUE BIOPAR	Chairman	2022-12-31
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Private companies	28
Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in research, development, manufacture, marketing and sale of transdermal pharmaceutical products	Commercial Services
NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops biopharmaceutical products for the treatments of rare diseases	Health Technology
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Operates as a pharmaceutical company that develops life-changing therapies for people living with rare disorders	Health Technology
Acceleron Pharma, Inc. Acceleron Pharma, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Operates as a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company which develops protein therapeutics for cancer and orphan diseases	Health Technology
Biotechnology Innovation Organization Biotechnology Innovation Organization Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a biotechnology advocacy organization representing biotech companies, industry leaders and state biotech associations	Commercial Services
Baxalta, Inc. Baxalta, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Engages in research, development and manufacture of therapies and biopharmaceutical products	Health Technology
Aventis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Aventis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures and markets pharmaceutical products	Health Technology
Care Capital LLC Care Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Care capital invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of biotechnology and specialty pharmaceuticals. It provides financing for growth and buyout capital transactions with an investment size of USD 5 - 20 million.	Finance
Rhone-Poulenc Basic Chemical Co. Rhone-Poulenc Basic Chemical Co. Environmental ServicesIndustrial Services Operates incineration and regeneration process, and other hazardous waste operations	Industrial Services
University of Tennessee University of Tennessee Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
New Jersey Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Inc. New Jersey Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chamber of Commerce	Commercial Services
HealthCare Institute of New Jersey HealthCare Institute of New Jersey The HealthCare Institute of New Jersey is a trade association representing research-based biopharmaceutical, medical device, and diagnostic companies. The private company is based in Bridgewater, NJ. It advocates for policies that promote innovation, patient access to advanced medical products, and job creation within the life sciences sector. The organization collaborates with government, academia, and stakeholders to foster an innovation ecosystem and raise awareness of the industry’s clinical, economic, and social impact. It emphasizes corporate social responsibility, including commitments to philanthropy, environmental sustainability, ethical practices, and community engagement. The institute leads initiatives in diversity, equity, and inclusion, aiming to transform corporate culture, diversify supply chains, and address health inequities. It provides patient advocacy and assistance programs, such as the rx4nj partnership and njsave, which connect patients to prescription assistance and other support programs. Christine Buteas has been the CEO of the company since 2024.
Hoechst Marion Roussel, Inc. Hoechst Marion Roussel, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: GenericHealth Technology Develops, manufactures and sells generic pharmaceutical products	Health Technology
Trevena, Inc. Trevena, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Operates as a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel medicines for patients affected by central nervous system	Health Technology
BioNJ, Inc. BioNJ, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Promotes the biotechnology industry in New Jersey	Commercial Services
Advanced Accelerator Applications SA Advanced Accelerator Applications SA Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops oncology, immunology and cardiovascular therapies	Health Technology
St. Joseph University St. Joseph University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Clementia Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Clementia Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Operates as a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company that develops treatments for patients suffering from bone disorders and other diseases	Health Technology
Talaris Therapeutics, Inc. Talaris Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Operates as a biopharmaceutical company	Health Technology
Jesra Foundation, Inc.
BenevolentAI Ltd. BenevolentAI Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Operates as a AI-enabled drug discovery company	Technology Services
Jesra Advisors LLC Jesra Advisors LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides business consulting services	Commercial Services
Arrett Neurosciences, Inc. Arrett Neurosciences, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides treatments to rett syndrome patients	Health Services
Prevail Therapeutics, Inc. Prevail Therapeutics, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Develops and commercializes therapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases	Health Technology
Moderna, Inc. Moderna, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Researches, develops, manufactures and commercializes mRNA-based respiratory & other virus vaccines, oncology and rare disease therapeutics	Health Technology
Ring Therapeutics, Inc. Ring Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops transforming commensal viruses therapies	Health Technology
BenevolentAI SA BenevolentAI SA Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops AI drug discovery platform to accelerate biopharma drug discovery	Technology Services
Neurvati Neurosciences, Inc. Neurvati Neurosciences, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Develops therapies for neurological and psychiatric disorders	Health Technology