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Ross Thomas Murdoch is the founder of Shire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Dr. Murdoch is currently the Chief Executive Officer at Tasmanian Alkaloids Pty Ltd. since 2019.
Dr. Murdoch is a Non-Executive Director at Avecho Biotechnology Ltd. since 2019.
Dr. Murdoch is a Non-Executive Director at Neurizon Therapeutics Ltd. starting in 2026.
Dr. Murdoch was President & Chief Operating Officer at Alterity Therapeutics Ltd. from 2002 to 2007.
Dr. Murdoch earned a doctorate from the University of Melbourne and completed undergraduate studies at Monash University.
Ross Murdoch active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| AVECHO BIOTECHNOLOGY LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 2015-04-12 |
| NEURIZON THERAPEUTICS LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 2026-05-07 |
Tasmanian Alkaloids Pty Ltd.
Tasmanian Alkaloids Pty Ltd. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and supplies poppies | Chief Executive Officer | 2019-05-31 |
Former positions of Ross Murdoch
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| ALTERITY THERAPEUTICS LIMITED | President | 2007-02-28 |
Shire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Shire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures pharmaceutical products | Founder | - |
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| Private companies | 7 |
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Avecho Biotechnology Ltd.
Avecho Biotechnology Ltd. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures and supplies pharmaceutical and nutraceutical products | Health Technology |
Alterity Therapeutics Ltd.
Alterity Therapeutics Ltd. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops therapeutic drugs | Health Technology |
University of Melbourne
University of Melbourne Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Monash University
Monash University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Neurizon Therapeutics Ltd.
Neurizon Therapeutics Ltd. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Discovers, develops and manufactures pharmaceutical products | Health Technology |
Shire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Shire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures pharmaceutical products | Health Technology |
Tasmanian Alkaloids Pty Ltd.
Tasmanian Alkaloids Pty Ltd. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and supplies poppies | Consumer Non-Durables |
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