Jeremy S. Caldwell
Chief Executive Officer at Jengu Therapeutics, Inc.
Profile
Jeremy S.
Caldwell is the founder of Kalypsys, Inc. (founded in 2001).
He is currently the Chief Executive Officer & Director at Jengu Therapeutics, Inc., a Director at Odyssey Thera, Inc., a Member of the American Society for Microbiology, and a Member of the Society for Biomolecular Screening, Inc. He is also a Partner at Red Tree Venture Capital (starting in 2023) and the Chief Executive & Financial Officer, Secretary at Light Horse Therapeutics, Inc. Dr. Caldwell previously served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Mistral Therapeutics, Inc. in 2018, the President, Chief Executive Officer & Director of Inception Sciences, Inc. from 2018 to 2023, and the Executive Director & Head-Technology & Research at Novartis Institute for Functional Genomics, Inc. He has also held positions as a Director at Chinook Therapeutics, Inc., a Board of Directors member at Chinook Therapeutics U.S., Inc., Lycia Therapeutics, Inc., and Belharra Therapeutics, Inc., and a Project Leader at Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Dr. Caldwell was a Venture Partner at Versant Venture Management LLC from 2018 to 2023 and an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Third Rock Ventures LLC.
He served as the Vice President of Merck Research Laboratories Massachusetts LLC from 2008 to 2013 and as the Chief Scientific Officer & Executive VP at Ardelyx, Inc. from 2014 to 2018.
Dr. Caldwell holds a doctorate degree from Stanford University (conferred in 1997) and an undergraduate degree from the University of California, Berkeley (conferred in 1991).
Jeremy S. Caldwell active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Odyssey Thera, Inc.
 Odyssey Thera, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Odyssey Thera, Inc. operates as a biopharmaceutical company. The company was founded by John Westwick and Stephen W. Michnick in 2000 and is headquartered in San Ramon, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
| Society for Biomolecular Screening, Inc. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
American Society for Microbiology
 American Society for Microbiology Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Society for Microbiology (ASM) is the oldest and largest single life science membership organization in the world. The private company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. ASM's membership has grown from 59 scientists in 1899 to more than 39,000 members today, with more than one third located outside. The members represent 26 disciplines of microbiological specialization plus a division for microbiology educators. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Jengu Therapeutics, Inc.
 Jengu Therapeutics, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Jengu Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company. The company is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Red Tree Venture Capital
 Red Tree Venture Capital Investment ManagersFinance Red Tree Venture Capital is a venture capital firm founded by Heath Lukatch. The firm is headquartered in portola, California. | Private Equity Investor | 2023-09-30 |
Former positions of Jeremy S. Caldwell
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Versant Venture Management LLC
 Versant Venture Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Versant Venture Management LLC (Versant Ventures) is an independent venture capital firm founded in 1999 by Brian Atwood, Samuel Colella, Bill Link and Ross Jaffe. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco with additional offices in Basel and Vancouver. | Private Equity Investor | 2023-09-30 |
Inception Sciences, Inc.
 Inception Sciences, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Inception Sciences, Inc. provides small molecule pharmaceutical incubator services. Its focus is on creating therapies with transformative potential to address diseases and disorders. The company creates new companies in partnership with pioneering academic researchers and major biopharmaceutical companies, which provide funding and a path to liquidity through pre-negotiated acquisitions. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Chief Executive Officer | 2023-09-30 |
Belharra Therapeutics, Inc.
 Belharra Therapeutics, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Belharra Therapeutics, Inc. is a drug discovery company that utilizes a unique photoaffinity-based chemoproteomics platform to identify novel small molecule drug candidates for previously difficult-to-treat diseases and conditions. The company is based in San Diego, CA, with its primary lab and offices located in the area. Belharra's proprietary discovery engine allows for the identification of small molecule starting points for drug development on any protein, in any conformational state, and in any cell type. The company was founded in 2021 by John Teijaro, Christopher G. Parker, Stuart L. Schreiber, and Benjamin F. Cravatt, and has since been led by CEO Jeffrey Jonker. | Director/Board Member | 2023-09-30 |
Lycia Therapeutics, Inc.
 Lycia Therapeutics, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Lycia Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company, which engages in the developing technology that utilizes lysosome-targeting chimeras. It uses LYTACs platform to discover and provide therapeutics that degrade extracellular and membrane-bound proteins that drive a range of difficult-to treat diseases, including cancers and autoimmune conditions. The company was founded by Carolyn R. Bertozzi in 2019 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Director/Board Member | 2021-08-31 |
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Training of Jeremy S. Caldwell
| Stanford University | Doctorate Degree |
| University of California, Berkeley | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| RIGEL PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | Health Technology |
| ARDELYX, INC. | Health Technology |
| Private companies | 17 |
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Kalypsys, Inc.
 Kalypsys, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Kalypsys, Inc. discovered and developed novel, first-in-class therapeutic agents to address unmet medical needs in respiratory and inflammatory diseases. The firm advanced its proprietary lead program, a novel, non-corticosteroid small molecule formulated for intranasal delivery, into clinical proof of concept studies. The company was founded by Pratik Shah, Jeremy S. Caldwell, Randall W. King, Kevin D. Lustig, Peter G. Schultz and Robert Downs in 2001 and was headquartered in Solana Beach, CA. | Health Technology |
Mistral Therapeutics, Inc.
 Mistral Therapeutics, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Mistral Therapeutics, Inc. engages in the discovery and development of drugs. The firm develops a novel product candidate for fibrotic disease, in partnership with Shire Pharmaceuticals. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Health Technology |
Versant Venture Management LLC
Versant Venture Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Versant Venture Management LLC (Versant Ventures) is an independent venture capital firm founded in 1999 by Brian Atwood, Samuel Colella, Bill Link and Ross Jaffe. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco with additional offices in Basel and Vancouver. | Finance |
Odyssey Thera, Inc.
Odyssey Thera, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Odyssey Thera, Inc. operates as a biopharmaceutical company. The company was founded by John Westwick and Stephen W. Michnick in 2000 and is headquartered in San Ramon, CA. | Health Technology |
American Association for Cancer Research
 American Association for Cancer Research Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Association for Cancer Research prints and publishes scientific journals including clinical cancer research, molecular cancer therapeutics, molecular cancer research, cancer epidemiology, and biomarkers and prevention. The company was founded on May 7, 1907 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. | Commercial Services |
Merck Research Laboratories Massachusetts LLC
 Merck Research Laboratories Massachusetts LLC Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Part of Merck & Co., Inc., Merck Research Laboratories Massachusetts LLC is a pharmaceutical company that provides free medicines and adult vaccines to qualified patients through their Merck Patient Assistance Program. The company is based in Boston, MA and is a part of Merck & Co., Inc. and its affiliates. The company also offers information about insurance coverage and financial assistance options for eligible patients. The company conducts clinical trials and provides medical information covering thousands of topics in all fields of medicine through their Merck Manuals. Additionally, they report on their commitment to operating responsibly to benefit society through their corporate responsibility program, which includes their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) report. Merck for Mothers is an initiative to create a world where no woman has to die giving life. | Health Technology |
American Society for Microbiology
American Society for Microbiology Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Society for Microbiology (ASM) is the oldest and largest single life science membership organization in the world. The private company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. ASM's membership has grown from 59 scientists in 1899 to more than 39,000 members today, with more than one third located outside. The members represent 26 disciplines of microbiological specialization plus a division for microbiology educators. | Commercial Services |
Novartis Institute for Functional Genomics, Inc.
 Novartis Institute for Functional Genomics, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Novartis Institute For Functional Genomics, Inc. serves as a bridge between basic science and preclinical drug discovery for Novartis’ global research organization. Its focus areas include oncology, autoimmunity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, musculoskeletal disorders, and infectious disease. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Commercial Services |
| Society for Biomolecular Screening, Inc. | |
Inception Sciences, Inc.
Inception Sciences, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Inception Sciences, Inc. provides small molecule pharmaceutical incubator services. Its focus is on creating therapies with transformative potential to address diseases and disorders. The company creates new companies in partnership with pioneering academic researchers and major biopharmaceutical companies, which provide funding and a path to liquidity through pre-negotiated acquisitions. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Health Technology |
Chinook Therapeutics, Inc. /Old/
 Chinook Therapeutics, Inc. /Old/ Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chinook Therapeutics, Inc operates as a biotechnology company, which engages in the development of medicines for kidney diseases. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Commercial Services |
Chinook Therapeutics U.S., Inc.
 Chinook Therapeutics U.S., Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Chinook Therapeutics U.S., Inc. operates as a development stage company. The company is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | Technology Services |
Lycia Therapeutics, Inc.
Lycia Therapeutics, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Lycia Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company, which engages in the developing technology that utilizes lysosome-targeting chimeras. It uses LYTACs platform to discover and provide therapeutics that degrade extracellular and membrane-bound proteins that drive a range of difficult-to treat diseases, including cancers and autoimmune conditions. The company was founded by Carolyn R. Bertozzi in 2019 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Health Technology |
Red Tree Venture Capital
Red Tree Venture Capital Investment ManagersFinance Red Tree Venture Capital is a venture capital firm founded by Heath Lukatch. The firm is headquartered in portola, California. | Finance |
Jengu Therapeutics, Inc.
Jengu Therapeutics, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Jengu Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company. The company is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Health Technology |
Belharra Therapeutics, Inc.
Belharra Therapeutics, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Belharra Therapeutics, Inc. is a drug discovery company that utilizes a unique photoaffinity-based chemoproteomics platform to identify novel small molecule drug candidates for previously difficult-to-treat diseases and conditions. The company is based in San Diego, CA, with its primary lab and offices located in the area. Belharra's proprietary discovery engine allows for the identification of small molecule starting points for drug development on any protein, in any conformational state, and in any cell type. The company was founded in 2021 by John Teijaro, Christopher G. Parker, Stuart L. Schreiber, and Benjamin F. Cravatt, and has since been led by CEO Jeffrey Jonker. | Health Services |
Third Rock Ventures LLC
 Third Rock Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Third Rock Ventures LLC (Third Rock Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2007 by Mark Levin, Robert Tepper, Kevin Starr and Nick Leschly. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. | Finance |
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