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Joan Chypyha
Director/Board Member at
OVATION SCIENCE INC.
Net worth: 7 236 $ as of 2026-06-29
Profile
Joan Chypyha is the founder of Alto Pharmaceuticals Ltd., founded in 2008, serving as President & Chief Executive Officer.
Current jobs include Independent Director at Ovation Science, Inc. (Canada) since 2018 and Independent Director at Edesa Biotech, Inc. since 2023.
Former jobs include Director at Canadian Healthcare Licensing Association, President at Cipher Pharmaceuticals, Inc. from 2013 to 2017, Chief Business Development Officer at Rhei Pharmaceuticals Ltd. from 2009 to 2011, VP-Corporate Development & General Manager at Barrier Therapeutics Canada, Inc. from 2004 to 2008, and President at Canadian Dermatology Association from 2015 to 2023.
Education includes an MBA from Queen's University and an undergraduate degree from the University of Toronto.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-19 | 200,000 ( 0.52% ) | 7 000 $ | 2026-06-29 | |
| 2026-05-26 | 29 ( 0% ) | 236 $ | 2026-06-29 |
Joan Chypyha active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| OVATION SCIENCE INC. | Director/Board Member | 2018-02-01 |
| EDESA BIOTECH, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2023-05-22 |
Alto Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
 Alto Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops, manufactures and supplies pharmaceutical products | Chief Executive Officer | 2007-12-31 |
Former positions of Joan Chypyha
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Canadian Dermatology Association
 Canadian Dermatology Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a dermatologist association | President | 2022-12-31 |
| CIPHER PHARMACEUTICALS INC. | President | 2017-06-01 |
Rhei Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2010-12-31 |
Barrier Therapeutics Canada, Inc. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2008-07-31 |
Canadian Healthcare Licensing Association | Director/Board Member | - |
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 10 |
|---|---|
Cipher Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 Cipher Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: OtherHealth Technology Provides laboratory testing and medical imaging services | Health Technology |
Queen's University
 Queen's University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
University of Toronto
 University of Toronto Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Canadian Healthcare Licensing Association | |
Alto Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Alto Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops, manufactures and supplies pharmaceutical products | Health Technology |
Ovation Science, Inc. (Canada)
 Ovation Science, Inc. (Canada) Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and supplies skin care products containing cannabinoids from cannabis and hemp | Consumer Non-Durables |
Rhei Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | |
Barrier Therapeutics Canada, Inc. | |
Edesa Biotech, Inc.
 Edesa Biotech, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops pharmaceutical products for treatment of chronic allergic contact dermatitis | Health Technology |
Canadian Dermatology Association
Canadian Dermatology Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a dermatologist association | Commercial Services |
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