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James Sapirstein
Chief Executive Officer at
COCRYSTAL PHARMA, INC.
Net worth: - $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
Mr. James E. Sapirstein is a Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at AzurRx BioPharma, Inc., a Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Marizyme, Inc., an Independent Director at Enochian Biosciences, Inc., a Director & Member-Emerging Companies at Biotechnology Innovation Organization and an Independent Director at Blue Water Acquisition Corp. He is on the Board of Directors at Enochian Biosciences, Inc., Leading Biosciences, Inc., Biotechnology Innovation Organization, BioNJ, Inc., Clinical Supplies Management, Inc. and Blue Water Acquisition Corp. Mr. Sapirstein was previously employed as an Independent Director by NanoViricides, Inc., an Independent Director by Panther Biotechnology, Inc., an Independent Director by RespireRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a Chief Executive Officer & Director by ContraVir Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a Chief Executive Officer & Director by Alliqua, Inc., a President, Chief Executive Officer & Director by Tobira Therapeutics, Inc. /Old/, an Executive Vice President-Metabolic & Endocrinology by Serono, Inc., a Global Marketing Lead by Gilead Sciences, Inc., a Director-International Marketing by Bristol Myers Squibb Co., a Principal by Eli Lilly & Co., and a Product Director by Hoffmann-La Roche, Inc. He received his undergraduate degree from Rutgers State University of New Jersey and an MBA from Fairleigh Dickinson University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-10 | 0 ( -.--% ) | - $ | 2026-05-30 |
James Sapirstein active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| ZYVERSA THERAPEUTICS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2023-01-04 |
| COCRYSTAL PHARMA, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2026-06-02 |
Blue Water Acquisition Corp. II
 Blue Water Acquisition Corp. II Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | Director/Board Member | - |
Clinical Supplies Management, Inc.
 Clinical Supplies Management, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Offers clinical trial services to biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of James Sapirstein
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| ONCONETIX, INC. | Chairman | 2025-03-27 |
| GRIDAI TECHNOLOGIES CORP. | Chief Executive Officer | 2025-02-11 |
| LUNAI BIOWORKS INC. | Director/Board Member | 2024-10-12 |
| MARIZYME, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2021-06-23 |
Leading Biosciences, Inc.
 Leading Biosciences, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Develops therapeutic and diagnostic approaches for obesity and diabetes | Director/Board Member | 2020-12-31 |
Training of James Sapirstein
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Connections
71
1st degree connections
27
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 27 |
|---|---|
Bristol Myers Squibb Co.
 Bristol Myers Squibb Co. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures and markets biopharmaceuticals products | Health Technology |
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
 Gilead Sciences, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Discovers, develops and commercializes therapeutic products and treatments for life threatening diseases | Health Technology |
Eli Lilly & Co.
 Eli Lilly & Co. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures, wholesales and markets pharmaceutical products | Health Technology |
RespireRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 RespireRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Operates biopharmaceutical company that discovers and develops drug therapies for the treatment of sleep apnea, respiratory depression & other brain-mediated breathing disorders | 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 |
Lunai Bioworks, Inc.
 Lunai Bioworks, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Operates as preclinical stage biotechnology company developing technologies and therapies for HIV, HBV and cancer | Health Technology |
ProBility Media Corp.
 ProBility Media Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in the provision of compliance solutions including technical codes and standards and training materials, and e-Learning solutions | Commercial Services |
Hepion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 Hepion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops drug therapy for treatment of chronic liver diseases | Health Technology |
Hoffmann-La Roche, Inc.
 Hoffmann-La Roche, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Operates as a biotech company that develops pharmaceutical and diagnostic solutions | Health Technology |
Rutgers State University of New Jersey
 Rutgers State University of New Jersey Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Fairleigh Dickinson University
 Fairleigh Dickinson University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
EMD Serono, Inc.
 EMD Serono, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops recombinant prescription medicines | Health Technology |
NanoViricides, Inc.
 NanoViricides, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops and commercializes anti-viral therapeutics | Health Technology |
Tobira Therapeutics, Inc. /Old/
 Tobira Therapeutics, Inc. /Old/ Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Operates as a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, which develops and commercializes antiviral products | Health Technology |
BioNJ, Inc.
 BioNJ, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Promotes the biotechnology industry in New Jersey | Commercial Services |
Marizyme, Inc.
 Marizyme, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Engages in development and commercialization of medical products and technologies | Health Technology |
Alliqua BioMedical, Inc.
 Alliqua BioMedical, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Operates as a biomedical company | Health Technology |
Cocrystal Pharma, Inc.
 Cocrystal Pharma, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops novel medicines for use in the treatment of human viral diseases | Health Technology |
Entero Therapeutics, Inc.
 Entero Therapeutics, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Develops and manufactures non-systemic therapies for the treatment of patients with gastrointestinal diseases | Health Technology |
Tobira Therapeutics, Inc.
 Tobira Therapeutics, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Operates as a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that develops and commercializes therapeutics to treat liver , inflammation, fibrosis & HIV diseases | Health Technology |
Clinical Supplies Management, Inc.
Clinical Supplies Management, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Offers clinical trial services to biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies | Health Services |
Leading Biosciences, Inc.
Leading Biosciences, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Develops therapeutic and diagnostic approaches for obesity and diabetes | Commercial Services |
Blue Water Biotech, Inc.
 Blue Water Biotech, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops universal flu vaccine | Health Technology |
Blue Water Acquisition Corp.
 Blue Water Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | Finance |
Blue Water Acquisition Corp. II
Blue Water Acquisition Corp. II Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | Finance |
ZyVersa Therapeutics, Inc.
 ZyVersa Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Operates as a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company that develops product candidates in the areas of renal and inflammatory diseases | Health Technology |
Onconetix, Inc.
 Onconetix, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops oncology drugs and diagnostic test for cancers | Health Technology |
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