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Julia Owens
Founder at
Millendo Therapeutics US, Inc.
Profile
Julia C.
Owens is the founder of Millendo Therapeutics, Inc., founded in 2012.
Titles held include Executive Chairman in 2021.
Dr. Owens is also the founder of Millendo Therapeutics US, Inc...
Dr. Owens is Chief Executive Officer at Basking Biosciences, Inc. starting in 2025.
Dr. Owens is Director at Biotechnology Innovation Organization.
Dr. Owens is Advisor at GV Management Co. LLC since 2021.
Former positions include Associate Director-Business Development at Tularik, Inc. from 1999 to 2004, Independent Director at Metacrine, Inc. from 2021 to 2023, Head-Business Development at QuatRx Pharmaceuticals Co. from 2009 to 2010, and Senior VP-Corporate Development & Strategy at Lycera Corp.
from 2010 to 2012.
Education includes undergraduate studies at the University of California, Berkeley and a doctorate from The University of California, San Francisco.
Julia Owens active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Millendo Therapeutics US, Inc.
 Millendo Therapeutics US, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Operates as a holding company which develops a novel treatment for adrenal cancer | Founder | - |
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 | Director/Board Member | - |
GV Management Co. LLC
 GV Management Co. LLC Investment ManagersFinance Google Ventures invests in companies located in North America, Europe and Israel. The firm focuses on companies operating in the fields of technology and life sciences sectors. It provides financing for seed, early and growth stage capital requirements. | Consultant / Advisor | 2021-01-31 |
Basking Biosciences, Inc.
 Basking Biosciences, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Develops reversible thrombolytic therapy | Chief Executive Officer | 2025-10-19 |
Former positions of Julia Owens
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| METACRINE, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2023-03-22 |
| MILLENDO THERAPEUTICS | Chief Executive Officer | 2021-01-30 |
Lycera Corp.
 Lycera Corp. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops novel oral medicines for treating autoimmune diseases and cancer | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2011-12-31 |
QuatRx Pharmaceuticals Co.
 QuatRx Pharmaceuticals Co. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures and develops therapeutic compounds | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2009-12-31 |
Tularik, Inc.
 Tularik, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in research and development in cancer and inflammatory disease treatments | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2003-12-31 |
Training of Julia Owens
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 11 |
|---|---|
Tularik, Inc.
Tularik, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in research and development in cancer and inflammatory disease treatments | Commercial Services |
QuatRx Pharmaceuticals Co.
QuatRx Pharmaceuticals Co. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures and develops therapeutic compounds | 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 |
Lycera Corp.
Lycera Corp. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops novel oral medicines for treating autoimmune diseases and cancer | Health Technology |
Millendo Therapeutics US, Inc.
Millendo Therapeutics US, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Operates as a holding company which develops a novel treatment for adrenal cancer | Health Technology |
University of California, Berkeley
 University of California, Berkeley Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The University of California, San Francisco
 The University of California, San Francisco Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
GV Management Co. LLC
GV Management Co. LLC Investment ManagersFinance Google Ventures invests in companies located in North America, Europe and Israel. The firm focuses on companies operating in the fields of technology and life sciences sectors. It provides financing for seed, early and growth stage capital requirements. | Finance |
Metacrine, Inc.
 Metacrine, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Operates as a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that engages in discovery and development of therapies for patients with liver and gastrointestinal diseases | Health Technology |
Millendo Therapeutics, Inc.
 Millendo Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops pharmaceuticals | Health Technology |
Basking Biosciences, Inc.
Basking Biosciences, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Develops reversible thrombolytic therapy | Health Technology |
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