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James Merson is currently Chief Virology Officer at Dispatch Biotherapeutics, Inc. since 2023.
Formerly, Dr. Merson was Independent Director at Cidara Therapeutics, Inc. from 2024 to 2026, Chief Scientific Officer & Head-Antivirals at Pfizer Inc. from 1988 to 2017, and Global Head- Therapeutic & Infectious Diseases at Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies Foundation from 2018 to 2023.
Education includes a doctorate from Baylor College of Medicine and an undergraduate degree from Bellarmine University.
James Merson active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Dispatch Biotherapeutics, Inc.
Dispatch Biotherapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops cancer therapies to harness the immune system | Corporate Officer/Principal | 30/11/2023 |
Former positions of James Merson
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| CIDARA THERAPEUTICS | Director/Board Member | 06/01/2026 |
Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies Foundation
Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a foundation that helps mother and children during childbirth with healthcare programs | Corporate Officer/Principal | 28/02/2023 |
| PFIZER INC. | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | 31/12/2016 |
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| Private companies | 6 |
|---|---|
Pfizer Inc.
Pfizer Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Engages in discovery, development, manufacturing, marketing, sale and distribution of biopharmaceutical products & ingredients | Health Technology |
Bellarmine University
Bellarmine University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Baylor College of Medicine
Baylor College of Medicine Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Cidara Therapeutics, Inc.
Cidara Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: OtherHealth Technology Engages in the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel anti-infectives | Health Technology |
Dispatch Biotherapeutics, Inc.
Dispatch Biotherapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops cancer therapies to harness the immune system | Health Technology |
Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies Foundation
Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a foundation that helps mother and children during childbirth with healthcare programs | Commercial Services |
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