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Shawn O'Brien
Chief Executive Officer at
SFA Therapeutics, Inc.
Net worth: 572 227 $ as of 2026-08-30
Profile
Shawn Patrick O'Brien was the founder of AltheRx, Inc., founded in 2010, where the titles held included President, Chief Executive Officer & Director from 2010 to 2013.
Current jobs include Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at SFA Therapeutics, Inc. starting in 2026, and Chairman at Alto Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Former jobs include President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Solstice Neurosciences, Inc. from 2004 to 2007; President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Profectus BioSciences, Inc. from 2008 to 2010; Chief Executive Officer, Director & MD at Mayne Pharma Group Ltd. from 2022 to 2026; Chief Executive Officer & Director at Genomind, Inc.; Director at Crozer-Keystone Health System from 2008 to 2016; Director at Melanovus Oncology, Inc. from 2013 to 2014; Director at Cyrano LLC; Principal at The Upjohn Co.; President at Cipher Pharmaceuticals, Inc. from 2016 to 2017; and Vice President-Commercial Operations at AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP in 2004.
Education includes undergraduate studies at the University of Western Ontario.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-19 | 257,573 ( 0.31% ) | 572 227 $ | 2026-08-30 |
Shawn O'Brien active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Alto Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
 Alto Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops, manufactures and supplies pharmaceutical products | Chairman | - |
SFA Therapeutics, Inc.
 SFA Therapeutics, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Operates as a platform that provides treatment services for chronic diseases | Chief Executive Officer | 2026-08-18 |
Former positions of Shawn O'Brien
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| MAYNE PHARMA GROUP LIMITED | Chief Executive Officer | 2026-02-19 |
| CIPHER PHARMACEUTICALS INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2016-11-10 |
Crozer-Keystone Health System
 Crozer-Keystone Health System Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides healthcare services | Director/Board Member | 2016-05-31 |
Melanovus Oncology, Inc.
 Melanovus Oncology, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides laboratory testing services | Director/Board Member | 2014-11-30 |
Altherx, Inc.
 Altherx, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Offers clinical development for overactive bladder and irritable bowel syndrome | Founder | 2013-01-31 |
Training of Shawn O'Brien
Experiences
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Connections
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1st degree connections
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 14 |
|---|---|
The Upjohn Co.
 The Upjohn Co. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufacturer of pharmaceuticals | Health Technology |
Cipher Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 Cipher Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: OtherHealth Technology Provides laboratory testing and medical imaging services | Health Technology |
Solstice Neurosciences, Inc.
 Solstice Neurosciences, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops, manufactures, sells and markets biopharmaceutical products | Health Technology |
University of Western Ontario
 University of Western Ontario Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Crozer-Keystone Health System
Crozer-Keystone Health System Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides healthcare services | Health Services |
Profectus BioSciences, Inc.
 Profectus BioSciences, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Designs and develops preventive and therapeutic vaccines | Health Technology |
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
 AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures biopharmaceuticals | Health Technology |
Mayne Pharma Group Ltd.
 Mayne Pharma Group Ltd. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Operates as a pharmaceutical company, which develops and manufactures proprietary and generic products | Health Technology |
Altherx, Inc.
Altherx, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Offers clinical development for overactive bladder and irritable bowel syndrome | Commercial Services |
Genomind, Inc.
 Genomind, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides molecular diagnostics services | Health Services |
Melanovus Oncology, Inc.
Melanovus Oncology, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides laboratory testing services | Commercial Services |
Alto Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Alto Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops, manufactures and supplies pharmaceutical products | Health Technology |
SFA Therapeutics, Inc.
SFA Therapeutics, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Operates as a platform that provides treatment services for chronic diseases | Technology Services |
Cyrano LLC |
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