Simon Read
Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer at RA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
Profile
Simon Read is the founder of Santi Therapeutics, Inc. (founded in 2022) and Mariana Oncology, Inc. (founded in 2021), where he holds the title of President, Chief Executive Officer & Director.
He currently holds positions at The Medical Research Council as a Member since 2012, Ra Pharmaceuticals, Inc. as Chief Scientific Officer since 2016, Atlas Venture Advisors, Inc. as an Advisor, and Q32 Bio, Inc. (Massachusetts) as a Scientific Advisory Board Member since 2021.
Dr. Read previously worked at Genentech, Inc. as Director-Experimental Medicine & Biomarkers from 2008 to 2011, AstraZeneca LP as Associate Director Disease from 2004 to 2008, and Grünenthal GmbH as VP & Head-Innovative Medicines Unit from 2011 to 2016.
He has an undergraduate degree from The University of Manchester, a graduate degree from The University of Southampton, and a doctorate degree from the University of Hertfordshire.
Simon Read active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| RA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | 03/04/2016 |
The Medical Research Council
 The Medical Research Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Medical Research Council provides human healthcare and social services. It offers funding for biomedical spectrum, fundamental lab-based science, clinical trials and all major disease areas. The company was founded in 1913 and is headquartered in Swindon, the United Kingdom. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 31/12/2011 |
Atlas Venture Advisors, Inc.
 Atlas Venture Advisors, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Atlas Venture Advisors Inc (Atlas Venture Advisors) is a venture capital firm founded in 1980 by Christopher Julian Spray. The firm is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
Mariana Oncology, Inc.
 Mariana Oncology, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Mariana Oncology, Inc., also known as Curie Therapeutics, is a radiopharmaceuticals company that specializes in developing safe and effective targeted radiopharmaceuticals for cancer treatment. The company is based in Woburn, MA and was founded by Simon Read, who has been the CEO since incorporation. The company's radiopharmaceuticals are designed to deliver alpha and beta-emitting radionuclide payloads to carefully selected biological targets. | Founder | 31/12/2020 |
Santi Therapeutics, Inc.
 Santi Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Santi Therapeutics, Inc. provides pharmaceutical services. The company is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Founder | 31/12/2021 |
Q32 Bio, Inc.
 Q32 Bio, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Q32 Bio Operations, Inc. develops immunomodulatory therapies with protein based molecules using a platform. The company was founded by Shelia Violette and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | Consultant / Advisor | 31/12/2020 |
Former positions of Simon Read
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Grünenthal GmbH
 Grünenthal GmbH Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Grünenthal GmbH engages in the research and development of pharmaceutical products. It specializes in pain, gout, and inflammation. The company was founded by Hermann Wirtz in 1946 and is headquartered in Aachen, Germany. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 31/12/2015 |
Genentech, Inc.
 Genentech, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Genentech, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets pharmaceutical products for life-threatening medical conditions. It studies various areas including oncology, immunology, neuroscience, ophthalmic diseases, microbial pathogenesis, metabolic diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and opportunistic areas. The company was founded by Herb W. Boyer and Robert A. Swanson in 1976 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, CA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 31/12/2010 |
AstraZeneca LP
 AstraZeneca LP Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Part of AstraZeneca PLC, AstraZeneca LP is a pharmaceutical company that focuses on developing and commercializing prescription drugs for various therapeutic areas. The private company is based in Wilmington, DE. | Private Equity Investor | 01/01/2008 |
Training of Simon Read
| The University of Manchester | Undergraduate Degree |
| University of Hertfordshire | Doctorate Degree |
| The University of Southampton | Graduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 9 |
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Ra Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 Ra Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Ra Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company, which engages in the discovery and development of peptide-based drugs. It uses Extreme Diversity platform that allows to produce synthetic macrocyclic peptides. The company was founded by James W. Broderick and Douglas A. Treco on June 27, 2008 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | Health Technology |
Grünenthal GmbH
Grünenthal GmbH Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Grünenthal GmbH engages in the research and development of pharmaceutical products. It specializes in pain, gout, and inflammation. The company was founded by Hermann Wirtz in 1946 and is headquartered in Aachen, Germany. | Health Technology |
Genentech, Inc.
Genentech, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Genentech, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets pharmaceutical products for life-threatening medical conditions. It studies various areas including oncology, immunology, neuroscience, ophthalmic diseases, microbial pathogenesis, metabolic diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and opportunistic areas. The company was founded by Herb W. Boyer and Robert A. Swanson in 1976 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, CA. | Health Technology |
The Medical Research Council
The Medical Research Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Medical Research Council provides human healthcare and social services. It offers funding for biomedical spectrum, fundamental lab-based science, clinical trials and all major disease areas. The company was founded in 1913 and is headquartered in Swindon, the United Kingdom. | Commercial Services |
Atlas Venture Advisors, Inc.
Atlas Venture Advisors, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Atlas Venture Advisors Inc (Atlas Venture Advisors) is a venture capital firm founded in 1980 by Christopher Julian Spray. The firm is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts. | Finance |
Mariana Oncology, Inc.
Mariana Oncology, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Mariana Oncology, Inc., also known as Curie Therapeutics, is a radiopharmaceuticals company that specializes in developing safe and effective targeted radiopharmaceuticals for cancer treatment. The company is based in Woburn, MA and was founded by Simon Read, who has been the CEO since incorporation. The company's radiopharmaceuticals are designed to deliver alpha and beta-emitting radionuclide payloads to carefully selected biological targets. | Health Technology |
Santi Therapeutics, Inc.
Santi Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Santi Therapeutics, Inc. provides pharmaceutical services. The company is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Health Technology |
Q32 Bio, Inc.
Q32 Bio, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Q32 Bio Operations, Inc. develops immunomodulatory therapies with protein based molecules using a platform. The company was founded by Shelia Violette and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | Health Technology |
AstraZeneca LP
AstraZeneca LP Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Part of AstraZeneca PLC, AstraZeneca LP is a pharmaceutical company that focuses on developing and commercializing prescription drugs for various therapeutic areas. The private company is based in Wilmington, DE. | Health Technology |
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