William Young
Director/Board Member at AUTOLUS THERAPEUTICS PLC
Net worth: 372 881 $ as of 29/11/2025
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William D.
Young currently works at Raven Biotechnologies, Inc., as Director, SFJ Pharmaceuticals, Inc., as Director from 2010, Praxis Precision Medicines, Inc., as Independent Director from 2016, Autolus Therapeutics Plc, as Non-Executive Director from 2021, National Academy of Engineering, as Member, Blackstone, Inc., as Senior Advisor from 2009, and Montage Health, as Trustee.
Mr. Young also formerly worked at Monogram Biosciences, Inc., as Chairman & Chief Executive Officer from 2000 to 2009, Biogen, Inc., as Chairman in 2014, AGY Therapeutics, Inc., as Chairman, TYRX, Inc., as Chairman, Annexon, Inc., as Chairman from 2017 to 2021, The Bay Area Bioscience Association, as Chairman-Emeritus, NS Wind Down Co., Inc., as Chairman from 2010 to 2024, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc., as Independent Director from 2015 to 2020, Human Genome Sciences, Inc., as Director from 2003 to 2006, BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc., as Independent Non-Executive Director from 2010 to 2015, VaxGen, Inc., as Director, Receptor BioLogix, Inc., as Director, IDEC Pharmaceuticals Corp., as Director, Innoviva, Inc., as Independent Director from 2011 to 2014, Biogen Idec New Ventures, Inc., as Director from 1997 to 2010, Biogen Idec, Inc. (North Carolina), as Director from 1997 to 2014, Ariosa Diagnostics, Inc., as Independent Director, Biomarine, Inc., as Director, Theravance Biopharma, Inc., as Lead Independent Director from 2013 to 2023, Genentech, Inc., as Chief Operating Officer from 1997 to 1999, DHB Verwaltungs AG, as Member-Supervisory Board, Clarus Ventures LLC, as Venture Partner from 2010 to 2018, and Blackstone Life Sciences Advisors LLC, as Senior Advisor.
Mr. Young received his Masters Business Admin degree in 1971 from Indiana University and undergraduate degree in 1966 from Purdue University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/06/2025 | 1,898 ( 0.01% ) | 372 881 $ | 29/11/2025 | |
| 28/02/2025 | 0 ( -.--% ) | - $ | 29/11/2025 |
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William Young active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| PRAXIS PRECISION MEDICINES, INC. | Director/Board Member | 30/11/2016 |
| BLACKSTONE INC. | Consultant / Advisor | 31/12/2008 |
| AUTOLUS THERAPEUTICS PLC | Director/Board Member | 14/11/2021 |
SFJ Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
SFJ Pharmaceuticals, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Develops pharmaceuticals drugs | Director/Board Member | 31/12/2009 |
Montage Health
Montage Health Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides health care services | Director/Board Member | - |
National Academy of Engineering
National Academy of Engineering Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a professional membership organization | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Raven Biotechnologies, Inc.
Raven Biotechnologies, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Discovers and develops antibody therapeutics | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of William Young
| Companies | Position | End |
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| NS WIND DOWN CO., INC. | Chairman | 25/06/2024 |
| THERAVANCE BIOPHARMA, INC. | Director/Board Member | 31/01/2023 |
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| Private companies | 32 |
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Genentech, Inc.
Genentech, Inc. Operates as a biotechnology company that develops medicines for cancer peoples | |
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Operates as a pharmaceutical company that develops drugs for the treatment of cystic fibrosis | |
Human Genome Sciences, Inc.
Human Genome Sciences, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Provides pharmaceutical and diagnostic products | Health Technology |
Biogen, Inc.
Biogen, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures and markets therapies for neurological and neurodegenerative diseases | Health Technology |
BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc.
BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Discovers, develops and commercializes innovative pharmaceuticals for serious diseases & medical conditions | Health Technology |
VaxGen, Inc.
VaxGen, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Develops, manufactures and commercializes biologic products | Health Technology |
Monogram Biosciences, Inc.
Monogram Biosciences, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides research and development services for HIV treatment | Commercial Services |
AGY Therapeutics, Inc.
AGY Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops new therapies for diseases and disorders | Health Technology |
Receptor BioLogix, Inc.
Receptor BioLogix, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Offers receptor based biological therapeutics | Health Technology |
TYRX, Inc.
TYRX, Inc. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Designs and manufactures medical-pharmaceutical combination devices | Electronic Technology |
Raven Biotechnologies, Inc.
Raven Biotechnologies, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Discovers and develops antibody therapeutics | Commercial Services |
Annexon, Inc.
Annexon, Inc. Develops novel therapeutics for neurodegenerative and autoimmune disorders | |
IDEC Pharmaceuticals Corp.
IDEC Pharmaceuticals Corp. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Discovers, develops and commercializes targeted immunotherapies for the treatment of cancer and autoimmune diseases | Health Technology |
Innoviva, Inc.
Innoviva, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Operates as a biopharmaceutical company that manufactures respiratory drugs | Health Technology |
DHB Verwaltungs AG
DHB Verwaltungs AG Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Provides mortgage banking services | Finance |
Indiana University
Indiana University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Purdue University
Purdue University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
NS Wind Down Co., Inc.
NS Wind Down Co., Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Develops and manufactures life science tools for translational research and molecular diagnostic products | Health Technology |
Biogen Idec New Ventures, Inc.
Biogen Idec New Ventures, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Biogen Idec New Ventures' strategy is to select investments in companies developing innovative human therapeutic products or technologies that will drive product discovery and development more efficiently. Their specific areas of interest are companies in Biogen Idec's current therapeutic areas of neurology, oncology and immunology/inflammation, but they also seek opportunities outside these areas that fit their strategies for longer-term growth. The firm invests at all stages of development; most of their investments are in early-stage companies. They also look for investment opportunities where they can leverage their parent's resources and scientific and development expertise to support these investments. | Finance |
Clarus Ventures LLC
Clarus Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Clarus Ventures invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on companies operating in the fields of biopharmaceutical and medical technology. It participates in early stage capital transactions. Clarus Ventures acquired by Blackstone Inc on November 30, 2018. Clarus ventures will become Blackstone Life Sciences. | Finance |
National Academy of Engineering
National Academy of Engineering Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a professional membership organization | Commercial Services |
The Bay Area Bioscience Association
The Bay Area Bioscience Association BiotechnologyHealth Technology Provides biomedical communities services | Health Technology |
Biogen Idec, Inc. (North Carolina)
Biogen Idec, Inc. (North Carolina) Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops pharmaceutical products | Health Technology |
Blackstone, Inc.
Blackstone, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment and fund management services | Finance |
Montage Health
Montage Health Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides health care services | Commercial Services |
SFJ Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
SFJ Pharmaceuticals, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Develops pharmaceuticals drugs | Health Technology |
Ariosa Diagnostics, Inc.
Ariosa Diagnostics, Inc. Offers diagnostics and genetic testing services | |
Theravance Biopharma, Inc.
Theravance Biopharma, Inc. Engages in the discovery, development and commercialization of human therapeutics products for respiratory diseases | |
Biomarine, Inc.
Biomarine, Inc. Manufactures physicians and surgeons equipment and supplies | |
Praxis Precision Medicines, Inc.
Praxis Precision Medicines, Inc. Operates as clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company which develops therapies for central nervous system disorders | |
Autolus Therapeutics Plc
Autolus Therapeutics Plc Engages in the development and commercialization of gene therapies | |
Blackstone Life Sciences Advisors LLC
Blackstone Life Sciences Advisors LLC Blackstone Life Sciences invests in companies located across the globe. The firm targets companies operating in the fields on pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical technology sectors. It provides financing for growth stage transactions. |
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