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James Robinson

Key Takeaway: James Robinson has joined the Board of Directors at Eledon Pharmaceuticals as of October 2023. He has a robust background in the biopharmaceutical sector, having served as CEO at various companies, including A2 Biotherapeutics and Urovant Sciences. His experience includes leading successful product launches and overseeing significant revenue growth.
Price reaction · baseline $1.5396 (2023-10-09T13:55:00.000Z) · hit during market hours · clean, no other ELDN news in the window
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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • James Robinson brings extensive leadership experience in biopharma.
  • He has successfully guided companies through product launches and acquisitions.
  • His background includes significant revenue generation in the industry.

BiopharmaWatch Analysis

From our catalyst data and publicly available data · not financial advice
Best trade, last catalyst
+90%
120-day peak, hindsight
Typical move
6.5%
average across 7 past catalysts
Cash runway
~11 mo
Medium dilution risk
Lead asset
AT-1501
Phase 2 · Kidney Transplant Rejection

Full Press Release Details

Mr. Robinson has served as a member of the Board of Directors of Eledon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. since October 2023. Mr. Robinson currently serves as Chief Executive Officer and Director of A2 Biotherapeutics, a clinical-stage cell therapy company developing cell therapies to address unmet needs in cancer. Prior to A2 Biotherapeutics, Mr. Robinson served as Chief Executive Officer and Director of Urovant Sciences from March 2020 to July 2023, guiding the company through its first product launch, and subsequent acquisition by Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma. From April 2019 to March 2020, Mr. Robinson was President and Chief Operating Officer of Paragon Biosciences. From March 2018 to April 2019, Mr. Robinson served as President and COO of Alkermes, leading operations that generated more than $1 billion in annual revenue. Prior to Alkermes, Mr. Robinson spent over 12 years at Astellas Pharma, one of the leaders in the field of solid organ transplant, where he served as President of the Americas and was responsible for $4 billion in revenue generation. Mr. Robinson currently serves on the Board of Directors of UroGen Pharma (Nasdaq: URGN) and Petauri Health. Mr. Robinson currently serves on the Board of Directors of UroGen Pharma (Nasdaq: URGN). He previously served on the Board of Directors for Neos Therapeutics and for AGTC before the company was sold to Syncona. Mr. Robinson also previously served on the Board of Directors of the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), where he served as Chairman of PhRMA’s State Committee. He earned a Bachelor of Science in marketing from DePaul University.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is James Robinson?

James Robinson is the new Board member of Eledon Pharmaceuticals with extensive biopharma experience.

What companies has James Robinson led?

He has served as CEO at A2 Biotherapeutics and Urovant Sciences, among others.

What is Robinson's educational background?

He earned a Bachelor of Science in marketing from DePaul University.

What roles did Robinson hold at Alkermes?

He was President and COO, leading operations that generated over $1 billion in revenue.

Last updated: Oct 9, 2023