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Last Fiscal Year Sales:$647.3M
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  • US
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Abraxis Oncology is the proprietary pharmaceuticals division of Abraxis BioScience, LLC, an integrated global biopharmaceutical company. Abraxis Oncology is dedicated to the discovery and development of novel cancer therapies that target tumor biological pathways. Our focus is to challenge current standards and develop next-generation therapies that revolutionize the treatment of cancer. Through innovative science and creative thinking, Abraxis Oncology is redefining cancer therapy as we know it. It is our hope that the discovery of new technologies and new compounds will improve survival, as well as tolerability, across a range of tumor types.

Chief Executive Officer
Thomas H. Silberg
Number of Employees 1,375
Contact Information

1501 E Woodfield Rd Ste 300 E

Schaumburg, Illinois 60173-5837

www.apppharma.c...

(847) 969-2700

NAICS Code Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing: 325412

Recent Events

  • Abraxane Gets Recalled in UK, Orphan Status in US

    11/05/09 - Product Recall - View Story

  • Abraxis BioScience Q3 Loss Widens - Update

    11/05/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story

  • Medicines sues generic drugmakers over Angiomax patent

    10/14/09 - Lawsuit Filed - View Story

  • BRIEF-APP Pharma gets approval for Deferoxamine Mesylate for injection, USP

    9/17/09 - Product Announcement - View Story

  • Company and People Notes: Merck and Portola Sign Agreement; Eisai Appoints Senior Vice-Presidents; More ...

    8/26/09 - Mgmt. Change Entering - Vice President - View Story

  • CFOs on the Move: Week Ending July 17

    7/17/09 - Mgmt. Change Entering - Vice President - View Story

  • Abraxis BioScience Names Mary Lynne Hedley, Ph.D., Executive Vice President of Operations and Chief Scientific...

    7/15/09 - Mgmt. Change Entering - Vice President - View Story

  • Company and People Notes: Fresenius to Acquire APP Pharmaceuticals, Arete Therapeutics Appoints James Sabry President...

    7/01/09 - Mgmt. Change Entering - President - View Story

News & Analysis

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Decision Makers

Name (plus bio) Position
Thomas H. Silberg Chief Executive Officer
Derek J. Brown Co-COO & Secretary
Frank Harmon Chief Operating Officer
Jeffrey M. Yordon Co-COO
John Weidenbruch Chief Admin Officer, General Counsel & Secretary
Lisa Gopalakrishnan Chief Financial Officer
Richard E. Maroun Chief Admin Officer, General Counsel & Secretary
Richard J Tajak Chief Financial Officer
Antonio Pera Executive Vice President, Generic Business
Bruce J. Wendel Executive Vice President, Corp Dev
Jack Silhavy General Counsel, Vice President & Assistant Secretary
James W. Callanan Vice President, Human Resources
Lorin Drake Vice President
Mark R. Van Ausdal General Counsel & Vice President
Mia Igyarto Vice President, HR
Shahid Ahmed Vice President
Thomas Shea Vice President, Marketing
George Uy Director, Marketing
Jackie Barnard Senior National Reimbursement Manager
Mark Van
Patrick Soon

Board of Directors

Name (plus bio) Position
Patrick Soon-Shiong Board Chairman
Alan L. Heller Board of Directors
David S. Chen Board of Directors
Kirk K. Calhoun Board of Directors
Leonard Shapiro Board of Directors
Michael Blaszyk Board Director
Michael D. Blasyk Board of Directors
Michael S Sitrick Board of Directors
Sir Richard Sykes Board Director
Stephen D. Nimer Board of Directors

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Tercica, Inc. Chief Operating Officer Former
Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated Coo Former
APP Pharmaceuticals, Inc. President, Abraxis Pharmaceutical Products & Executive Vice President, Commercial Operations Former
Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated Executive Vice President Former
Hoffmann-La Roche Inc. Vice President of Business Operations Former
University of Minnesota BS Former

Organization Position Status
APP Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Co-COO & Secretary Current

Mr. Harmon currently serves as executive vice president and chief operating officer for APP Pharmaceuticals. Prior to the spin-off of the proprietary business, Mr Harmon served as executive vice president and chief operating officer of Abraxis Pharmaceutical Products (APP) since September 2006, after having joined Abraxis in May 2006 as the executive vice president of global operations. Mr. Harmon oversees global manufacturing operations as well as the corporate quality assurance and quality control and the supply chain organizations as well as Generic Product Development, Regulatory Affairs and Operational Excellence. Prior to joining Abraxis, Mr. Harmon was the senior vice president, manufacturing operations for the Sterile Technologies Group at Cardinal Health where he was responsible for multiple sites throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. Mr. Harmon has also served as vice president, biopharmaceutical operations for Aventis Behring. Mr. Harmon earned an MBA from St. Louis University and undergraduate B.S. degrees in biology and chemistry from Western Kentucky University.

Organization Position Status
APP Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Chief Operating Officer Current
American Pharmaceutical Products, Inc. Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President Current
APP Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Executive Vice President Current
Abraxis Executive Vice President Former
Cardinal Health, Inc. Senior Vice President, Manufacturing Operations Former
Puerto Rico Senior Vice President, Manufacturing Operations Former
Saint Louis University MBA Former
Western Kentucky University BS Former

Organization Position Status
APP Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Co-COO Current

Organization Position Status
APP Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Chief Admin Officer, General Counsel & Secretary Current
Freehepatitisinfo Executive Vice President and General Counsel Current
APP Pharmaceuticals, Inc. General Counsel & Assistant Crop Secretary Former

Organization Position Status
APP Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Chief Financial Officer Current
Intermix Media, Inc. Chief Financial Officer Former
APP Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Executive Vice President Former
Intermix Media, Inc. Executive Vice President Former
L.A. Gear, Inc. Leadership Positions Former
International Rectifier Corporation Leadership Positions Former

Organization Position Status
American Pharmaceutical Products, Inc. Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary Current
APP Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Chief Admin Officer, General Counsel & Secretary Current
APP Pharmaceuticals, Inc. General Counsel Current
APP Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Board of Directors Current
American Bioscience Inc. Vice President Former
Deloitte & Touche LLP Senior Tax Manager Former
American Bioscience Inc. General Counsel Former
Santa Clara University Jd Former
Boston University Llm Former
Santa Clara University B.S. In Economics Former
John Carroll University B.S. In Economics Former

Organization Position Status
American Pharmaceutical Products, Inc. Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Current
APP Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Chief Financial Officer Current
APP Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Executive Vice President Current

Organization Position Status
APP Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Executive Vice President, Generic Business Current
AmerisourceBergen Corporation Senior Vice President, Supply Chain Management Current
Ben Venue Laboratories Incorporated Former
DePaul University M.B.A. Former
University of Illinois bachelor of science degree in business administration Former

Organization Position Status
Abraxis Biosciences, Inc. Executive. Vice President Corporate Development Current
American Bioscience Inc. Executive Vice President, Corporate Development Current
APP Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Executive Vice President, Corp Dev Current
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company Vice President, Corporate Development International Medicines Former
APP Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Vice President of Corporate Development Former
IVAX Corporation Vice President, Business Development Former
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company In, House Counsel Former
SmithKline Beecham Corporation Former
Georgetown University Juris Doctorate degree Former
Georgetown Law School Jd Former
Cornell University BS Former

Organization Position Status
APP Pharmaceuticals, Inc. General Counsel, Vice President & Assistant Secretary Current

Mr. Callanan currently serves as vice president, human resources for APP Pharmaceuticals. In his role at APP, Mr. Callanan is responsible for overseeing every aspect of human resources for APP including: human capital management, benefits, compensation design, environmental health and safety, training and organizational development. He is a member of the APP executive management team. Mr. Callanan's prior position was with ZLB Behring (formerly Aventis Behring) where he directed the human resources and training and organizational development functions for the 4,000 employee global biopharmaceutical manufacturing division, and had oversight for the company's plants throughout the U.S. and Europe. With more than 23 years experience in human resources, Mr. Callanan has held various HR leadership roles, both domestically and globally, at major pharmaceutical companies, including Fujisawa Healthcare Inc. and Sanofi. He received his Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Indiana University.

Organization Position Status
American Pharmaceutical Products, Inc. Vice President, Human Resources Current
APP Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Vice President, Human Resources Current
Indiana University Bachelor's Degree In Business Administration Former

Organization Position Status
APP Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Vice President Current

Organization Position Status
APP Pharmaceuticals, Inc. General Counsel & Vice President Current

Organization Position Status
APP Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Vice President, HR Current
Eastman Chemical Company Former
Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University M.B.A. Former
Northwestern University M.B.A. Former
Northern Illinois University B.S. in biology Former
Northern Illinois University B.S. in biology Former

Organization Position Status
APP Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Vice President Current
Akorn, Inc. QC Former

Organization Position Status
APP Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Vice President, Marketing Current

Organization Position Status
APP Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Director, Marketing Current
APP Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Director, Marketing Former

Organization Position Status
APP Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Senior National Reimbursement Manager Current

Organization Position Status
APP Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Current

Organization Position Status
APP Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Current
American Bioscience Inc. Director Former

Organization Position Status
American College of Surgeons Fellow Current
APP Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Board Chairman Current
Abraxis Biosciences, Inc. Board of Directors Current
American College of Surgeons Fellow Current
APP Pharmaceuticals, Inc. CEO Former
Abraxis Biosciences, Inc. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Former
American Bioscience Inc. President Former
American Bioscience Inc. Cfo Former
APP Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Board Director Former
American Bioscience Inc. Board Director Former
University of British Columbia M.Sc Former
University of the Witwatersrand Degree Former

Al has more than 30 years of leadership experience in a broad range of healthcare segments, with particular expertise in pharmaceuticals. He served as President and CEO of American Pharmaceutical Partners Inc. (APPI). Prior to APPI, Al worked with the Water Street team as an Operating Partner at One Equity Partners. Al also served as Senior Vice President and President of Global Renal Operations at Baxter. In this role, he led global operations for the Renal and Transfusion Therapies divisions, as well as global manufacturing and the office of the Chief Scientific Officer. Al began his career at G.D. Searle. During his 23 years with G.D. Searle, Al was promoted to numerous positions, including Co-President and Chief Operating Officer, and Executive Vice President and President of Searle Operations, a position in which he oversaw Searle's integration into Pharmacia. Al also served as a member of the Monsanto and Pharmacia Management Committees. He received his bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois, Chicago and his M.B.A from DePaul University.

Organization Position Status
Water Street Healthcare Partners LLC Operating Partner Current
Applied Neurosolutions, Inc. Director of the Company Current
Applied Neurosolutions, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Multiple Myeloma Board of Directors Current
Iowabiotech.Com Board of Directors Current
APP Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Kalypsys, Inc. Director Current
Northfield Laboratories Inc. Board of Directors Current
The Multiple Myeloma Research Consortium Inc Board of Directors Current
Nfld Board of Directors Current
Savient Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Director Current
Baxter International Inc. CEO Former
APP Pharmaceuticals, Inc. CEO Former
APP Pharmaceuticals, Inc. President Former
Bank One Corp Former
JPMorgan Chase & Co. Former
Baxter International Inc. Chairman Former
DePaul University M.B.A. Former
University of Illinois at Chicago Bachelor's Degree Former
University of Illinois Bs In Accounting Former
University of Chicago Bachelor of Science Degree In Accounting Former

Organization Position Status
APP Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Board of Directors Current
California State University Long Beach MBA Former
National Taiwan University BS Former

Organization Position Status
Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. Chairman Current
Adams Respiratory Therapeutics, Inc. Chairman Current
Aspreva Pharmaceuticals Corporation Chairman Current
Adams Laboratories, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Response Genetics Board of Directors Current
Abraxis Biosciences, Inc. Board of Directors Current
APP Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Ernst & Young partner Former
Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. Board of Directors Former
Adams Respiratory Therapeutics, Inc. Board of Directors Former
Aspreva Pharmaceuticals Corporation Board of Directors Former
University of Southern California B.S. in Accounting Former

Organization Position Status
Shapco, Inc. Founder Current
Abraxis Biosciences, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Kelly Pipe Div. President, Shapco Former
Shapco, Inc. CEO Former
Shapco, Inc. President Former

Organization Position Status
Catholic Healthcare West, Inc. Cfo Current
Catholic Healthcare West, Inc. Executive Vice President Current
American Pharmaceutical Products, Inc. Board of Directors Current
APP Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Board Director Current
University Hospitals Health System, Inc. Cfo Former
Boston Medical Center Executive Vice President Former
University Hospitals Health System, Inc. Senior Vice President Former
Community Hospitals Senior Vice President Former
Homecare, Inc. Senior Vice President Former
Boston University Taught Health Care Finance and Economics Former
University of Colorado Masters Degree Former
Wayne State University Bachelors Degree Former
University of Maryland B.S. Degree In Business Administration and Journalism Former

Organization Position Status
APP Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Sitrick & Co CEO Current
Sitrick & Co Board Chairman Current
APP Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Board of Directors Current
APP Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Sitrick and Company Former
Sitrick & Co Founder Former
University of Michigan Former

Organization Position Status
The Research and Development Society President Current
King's College London Fellow Current
Lonza Group Ltd. Deputy Chairman Current
Ukscf Chairman Current
Circassia Ltd Non-Executive Chairman Current
BioCeramic Therapeutics Ltd. Chairman Current
Combinature Biopharm AG Chairman Current
Rio Tinto plc Chairman Current
The Natural History Museum Board of Directors Current
APP Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Board Director Current
Eurasian Natural Resources Corporation Board of Directors Current
Rio Tinto Limited Board of Directors Current
King's College Fellow Current
King's College London Fellow Current
The Royal Society Fellow Current
BioCeramic Therapeutics Ltd. Rector Former
Lincoln College Fellow Former
GlaxoSmithKline Plc Chairman Former
University of London Doctor of Science Degree Former
University of Madrid Doctorate In Pharmacy Former
University of Birmingham Doctorate Former

Dr. Nimer is Professor of Medicine and Professor of Pharmacology at Weill Medical College of Cornell University. He also serves as Chief of Hematology Service and Head of the Division of Hematologic Oncology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. Dr. Nimer is a member of many national professional organizations, including the American Society of Hematology, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, and the International Society for Stem Cell Research. He serves as a Reviewer for major medical journals, including the New England Journal of Medicine and the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) among many others. He serves on numerous national and international Grant Review Committees and is a prominent invited speaker at conferences on his areas of expertise. He has authored or co-authored nearly 200 peer-reviewed papers, reviews, editorials and textbook chapters, primarily focused on issues concerning hematology and oncology

Organization Position Status
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Inc. Chief of Hematology Service Current
New England Journal of Medicine Reviewer Current
Memorial Hospital, Inc Attending Physician Current
The G&P Foundation for Cancer Research Chairman Current
Abraxis Biosciences, Inc. Board of Directors Current
American Society of Clinical Oncology Board of Directors Current
American Society of Hematology Board of Directors Current
Genpath Board of Directors Current
Neostem, Inc. Board of Directors Current
American Association for Cancer Research, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Onconova Therapeutics, Inc Board of Directors Current
APP Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Board of Directors Current
American Society of Hematology Member Current
American Association for Cancer Research, Inc. Member Current
American College of Physicians Fellow Current
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Inc. Head Former
University of California, Los Angeles Former
Cancer Research Chairman Former
University of Chicago M.D. Former
Massachusetts, Inc. B.S. In Biology Former
Massachusetts Institute of Technology B.S. in Biology Former
University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine Degree Former

Executive News

  • APP Pharmaceuticals Receives Approval for Penicillin G Potassium for Injection, USP

    Business Wire - 8/25/09 - View Story

  • APP Pharmaceuticals Receives Approval for Idarubicin HCI Injection

    Pharma Live - 8/11/09 - View Story

  • APP Pharmaceuticals Receives Approval for Idarubicin HCI Injection

    Forbes.com - 8/10/09 - View Story

  • Shamrock Activist Value Fund Files Preliminary Proxy Statement for Texas Industries, Inc. 2009 Annual Meeting

    Business Wire - 8/06/09 - View Story

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