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Stephen Worland
Founder at
eFFECTOR Therapeutics Operations, Inc.
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Stephen T.
Worland is the founder of eFFECTOR Therapeutics Operations, Inc., founded in 2012, where the title held is President, Chief Executive Officer & Director.
Current jobs include Chief Executive Officer & Director at Numerion Labs, Inc. since 2025, and Director at Blacksmith Medicines, Inc. since 2017.
Former jobs include President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Anadys Pharmaceuticals, Inc. from 2007 to 2011; President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at eFFECTOR Therapeutics, Inc. from 2021 to 2024; VP-Antiviral Research & Director-Molecular Biology at Agouron Pharmaceuticals LLC from 1988 to 2001; Independent Non-Executive Director at GenMark Diagnostics, Inc. from 2013 to 2015; Director at Forge Therapeutics, Inc.; Independent Director at TRACON Pharmaceuticals, Inc. from 2015 to 2024; Vice President & Head-Antiviral Research at Pfizer Inc. from 2000 to 2001; and Vice President at Warner-Lambert Co. Education includes a doctorate from the University of California, Berkeley, and an undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan.
Stephen Worland active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
eFFECTOR Therapeutics Operations, Inc.
 eFFECTOR Therapeutics Operations, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Operates a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that develops oncology drugs | Founder | 2012-04-30 |
Blacksmith Medicines, Inc.
 Blacksmith Medicines, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops medicines targeting metal-dependent enzymes found in human physiology | Director/Board Member | 2017-03-31 |
Atomwise, Inc.
 Atomwise, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops an AI chemistry super platform that provides unprecedented capabilities for innovative drug hunting | Chief Executive Officer | 2025-02-17 |
Former positions of Stephen Worland
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| TRACON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2024-07-30 |
| EFFECTOR THERAPEUTICS, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2024-06-20 |
| GENMARK DIAGNOSTICS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2015-01-31 |
Anadys Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 Anadys Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops and manufactures novel small molecule medicines | Chief Executive Officer | 2011-11-22 |
Agouron Pharmaceuticals LLC
 Agouron Pharmaceuticals LLC Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops and distributes therapeutic products | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2000-12-31 |
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| Private companies | 13 |
|---|---|
Agouron Pharmaceuticals LLC
Agouron Pharmaceuticals LLC Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops and distributes therapeutic products | Health Technology |
Pfizer Inc.
 Pfizer Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Engages in discovery, development, manufacturing, marketing, sale and distribution of biopharmaceutical products & ingredients | Health Technology |
Warner-Lambert Co.
 Warner-Lambert Co. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures and markets pharmaceuticals, consumer health care and confectionery products | Health Technology |
Anadys Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Anadys Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops and manufactures novel small molecule medicines | Health Technology |
TRACON Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 TRACON Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops and commercializes novel targeted therapeutics for cancer treatment | Health Technology |
GenMark Diagnostics, Inc.
 GenMark Diagnostics, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops and commercializes immunoassays, serology, molecular & tissue diagnostic testing systems | Health Technology |
University of California, Berkeley
 University of California, Berkeley Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
University of Michigan
 University of Michigan Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
eFFECTOR Therapeutics Operations, Inc.
eFFECTOR Therapeutics Operations, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Operates a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that develops oncology drugs | Health Technology |
Atomwise, Inc.
Atomwise, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops an AI chemistry super platform that provides unprecedented capabilities for innovative drug hunting | Technology Services |
Forge Therapeutics, Inc.
 Forge Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures pharmaceutical products | Health Technology |
Blacksmith Medicines, Inc.
Blacksmith Medicines, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops medicines targeting metal-dependent enzymes found in human physiology | Health Technology |
eFFECTOR Therapeutics, Inc.
 eFFECTOR Therapeutics, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Operates as a oncology company which develops therapies for cancer | Health Technology |
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