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Orphan Medical Inc.

is in the Business Services Industry

Last Fiscal Year Sales:$23.7M
  • Private
  • US
Dow Jones Description

Phamaceutical Developer, Marketer & Mfr

Number of Employees 77
Contact Information

3180 Porter Dr

Palo Alto, California 94304-1212

www.orphan.com

(952) 513-6900

NAICS Code Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities: 541720

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Decision Makers

Name (plus bio) Position
Adam H. Clammer
Alan Sebulsky
Bruce C. Cozadd
Carol A. Gamble
David J. Mayer
Edwin W Luker
Felissa H. Cagan
James C. Momtazee
James T. Tananbaum
Janne L T Wissel
Kenneth W. O'Keefe
Lynn M. Hughes
Mark G. Eller
Matthew K. Fust
Michael W. Michelson
Philip Perera
Robert M. Myers
Samuel D. Colella
Samuel R. Saks
Julius A. Vida Director

Organization Position Status
Orphan Medical Inc. Current
Hss' Presentation At The World Board of Directors Current
Alliance Imaging, Inc. Director Current
NXP B.V. Director Current
Avago Technologies, Pte. Board of Directors Current
MedCath Corporation Director Current
Aricent Inc. Board of Directors Current
Zhone Technologies, Inc. Director Current
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. general partner Former
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc. Board of Directors Former
University of California BS Former

Organization Position Status
Orphan Medical Inc. Current
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc. Board of Directors Current
Morgan Stanley Managing Director Former

Organization Position Status
Orphan Medical Inc. Current
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc. Chairman Current
The Nueva School Board of Directors Current
Threshold Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Jazz' Chief Executive Officer Former
ALZA Corporation Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Former
Smith Barney Former
Alza Technologies Corp Former
Johnson & Johnson Former
Cerus Corporation Board of Directors Former
Stanford University M.B.A. Former
Stanford Graduate School of Business M.B.A. Former
Yale University Bachelor's Degree Former

Carol Gamble was appointed as Jazz Pharmaceuticals' Senior Vice President in 2004 and has served as Jazz Pharmaceuticals' General Counsel and Corporate Secretary since 2003. She is also Jazz Pharmaceuticals' Compliance Officer. From 2000 to 2002, she served as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Aerogen, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company acquired by Nektar Therapeutics. From 1988 to 2000, she held various positions with ALZA Corporation, most recently as its Senior Vice President and Chief Corporate Counsel. Ms. Gamble received a B.S. from Syracuse University and a J.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, Boalt Hall.

Organization Position Status
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc. Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary Current
Orphan Medical Inc. Current
ALZA Corporation Senior Vice President and Chief Former
Alza Technologies Corp Chief Corporate Counsel Former
Alza Technologies Corp Senior Vice President Former
AeroGen, Inc. Vice President, General Counsel Former
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc. Compliance Officer Former
AeroGen, Inc. Secretary Former
University of California, Berkeley, School of Law - Boalt Hall J.D. Former
Syracuse University Bachelor's Degree In Education Former

Organization Position Status
Thoma Cressey Equity Partners, Inc. Managing Partner, Boston Current
Abingworth Partner Current
Atritech, Inc. Manages TCEP's Investment Current
Spine Wave, Inc. Manages TCEP's Investment Current
Orphan Medical Inc. Current
Essent Healthcare, Inc. Board Member Current
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc. Board of Directors Current
McPartners, Inc. Team Member Former
Volpe Welty & Co. Investment, Banking Former
ESP Pharma, Inc. Board Member Former
Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University M.B.A. Former
Tulane University Bsm Former
Tulane University Graduate Former

Ed Luker joined Jazz Pharmaceuticals in October 2005. Mr. Luker was most recently National Field Sales Director, Pain Management, for McNeil Consumer & Specialty Pharmaceuticals, a division of Johnson & Johnson. In this role, he led the sales launch strategy for FLEXERIL® 5mg. Previously, he held various roles at ALZA Corporation, including Area Business Director of CNS, where he co-led the salesforce which launched CONCERTA®. Prior to joining ALZA, Mr. Luker served in various sales and marketing management positions with VIVUS, Inc., where he helped build the launch team for MUSE®; International Rehabilitative Sciences and Syntex Laboratories. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California, Davis.

Organization Position Status
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc. Vice President, Sales Current
Orphan Medical Inc. Current
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc. National Sales Director Former
Flexeril 5 Mg Former
Alza Technologies Corp Former
Syntex Laboratories Former
ALZA Corporation Former
Vivus, Inc. Former
Johnson & Johnson Director Former
Pain Management Director Former
University of California, Davis Bachelor of Science Degree Former

Felissa Cagan joined Jazz Pharmaceuticals as its Vice President, Intellectual Property in March 2004. Prior to joining Jazz, she was Senior Director, Intellectual Property, at Nektar Therapeutics (formerly Inhale Therapeutic Systems) beginning in March 1997. Ms. Cagan was patent counsel at ALZA Corporation from 1994 to 1997. Prior to joining ALZA, she was an associate with the law firm of Morrison & Foerster. Ms. Cagan received her J.D. from the Santa Clara University School of Law and a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Northwestern University. She is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of California and was a practicing Chemical Engineer for seven years prior to attending law school.

Organization Position Status
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc. Vice President, Intellectual Property Current
Orphan Medical Inc. Current
ALZA Corporation Patent Counsel Former
Morrison & Foerster LLP associate Former
Alza Technologies Corp patent counsel Former
Santa Clara University J.D. Former
Northwestern University B.S. In Chemical Engineering Former

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Accellent, Inc. Executive of Kkr Beginning Current
Orphan Medical Inc. Current
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc. Board of Directors Current
Accellent, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Alliance Imaging, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. Director Current
HCA Inc. Board of Directors Current
HCA Inc. Board of Directors Current
Stanford University Arjay Miller Scholar Former
Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette Former
Stanford University M.B.A. Former
Stanford University Ab With Distinction, Phi Beta Former

Organization Position Status
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. Current
Orphan Medical Inc. Current
Cornerstone Therapeutics, Inc. Current
MedImmune, Inc. Current
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc. Board of Directors Current
Theravance, Inc. chief executive officer Former
Prospect Venture Partners managing director Former
Sierra Ventures venture partner Former
Merck & Co. Inc. senior product manager Former
GelTex Pharmaceuticals Former
Harvard University M.B.A. Former
Yale University B.S.E.E. Former

Janne Wissel has served as Jazz Pharmaceuticals' Senior Vice President of Development since 2004. From 2003 to 2004, she served as Jazz Pharmaceuticals' Vice President of Development. From 1981 to 2003, she held various positions at ALZA Corporation, most recently as its Senior Vice President, Operations, with responsibility for ALZA Corporation's global regulatory, quality, general operations and manufacturing activities. She has led the development, registration and launch of more than 20 pharmaceutical products in the neurology, pediatric psychiatry, endocrinology, urology and oncology areas. Ms. Wissel received a B.S. from the University of California, Davis and an M.B.A. from the University of Phoenix.

Organization Position Status
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc. Senior Vice President, Development Current
Orphan Medical Inc. Current
ALZA Corporation Senior Vice President, Operations Former
Alza Technologies Corp Former
University of Phoenix M.B.A. Former
University of California, Davis Bachelor's Degree In Physical Anthropology Former

Organization Position Status
Orphan Medical Inc. Current
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc. Board of Directors Current
First National Bank of Chicago managing director Former
ABN AMRO Holding N.V. Former
Smith Barney Former
University of Chicago M.B.A. in finance Former
Northwestern University B.A. in economics Former

Organization Position Status
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc. Vice President, HR Current
Genelabs Technologies, Inc. Vice President, HR Current
Orphan Medical Inc. Current
COR Therapeutics, Inc. Director, Human Resources Former
University of Phoenix B.S. in Management Former

Mark G. Eller joined Jazz Pharmaceuticals as its Vice President, Research, in May 2005. Prior to joining Jazz Pharmaceuticals, he was Vice President, Clinical Pharmacology at Quintiles, a position he held since January 2001. From 1988 until joining Quintiles, Dr. Eller served in positions of increasing responsibility at Hoechst Marion Roussel (now Sanofi-Aventis). Prior to joining HMR, he held positions with The Upjohn Company and the University of Cincinnati College of Pharmacy. Dr. Eller holds a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics from The University of Iowa and received his B.S. in Pharmacy from The University of Iowa College of Pharmacy.

Organization Position Status
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc. Vice President, Research Current
Orphan Medical Inc. Current
Quintiles Transnational Corp. Vice President, Clinical Pharmacology Former
Hoechst Marion Roussel Former
The Upjohn Company Former
The University of Iowa Ph.D. In Pharmaceutics Former
The University of Iowa B.S. In Pharmacy Former

Matthew Fust has served as a member of our board of directors since 2005. Mr. Fust is the Chief Financial Officer of Jazz Pharmaceuticals, a pharmaceutical company. From May 2002 to May 2003, Mr. Fust was Chief Financial Officer at Perlegen Sciences, Inc., a biotechnology company. From June 1996 to January 2002, he was an executive with ALZA Corporation, first as Controller and then as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Fust holds an M.B.A. from the Stanford Graduate School of Business and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from the University of Minnesota.

Organization Position Status
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc. Chief Financial Officer Current
Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Current
Orphan Medical Inc. Current
Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Chairperson Current
Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Director Current
Perlegen Sciences, Inc. Chief Financial Officer Former
Alza Technologies Corp Chief Financial Officer Former
ALZA Corporation Chief Financial Officer Former
ALZA Corporation Senior Vice President Former
Alza Technologies Corp Senior Vice President Former
ALZA Corporation Controller Former
Alza Technologies Corp Controller Former
ALZA Corporation Executive Former
Andersen Consulting Management Consultant Former
Stanford Graduate School of Business M.B.A. Former
University of Minnesota B.A. In Accounting Former

Organization Position Status
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. Partner Current
Alliance Imaging, Inc. Committee Member Current
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc. Member, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. Current
Orphan Medical Inc. Current
Owens-Illinois, Inc. Director Current
Amphenol Corporation Director Current
AutoZone, Inc. Director Current
Kindercare Learning Centers, Inc. Director Current
HCA Inc. Board of Directors Current
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc. Director Current
Accellent, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Biomet, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Interpore Cross International, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Latham & Watkins Former
Harvard Law School J.D., Cum Laude Former
Harvard College A.B., Cum Laude Former

Dr. Perera joined The Parkinson's Institute in January 2009 as Co- Chief Executive Officer. He is a graduate of Harvard Medical School and received his MBA from Arizona State University. He was formerly a faculty member at New York Hospital and North Shore University Hospital in New York. Dr. Perera is a board certified Psychiatrist and has divided his career between patient care and drug development. He has held positions of increasing responsibility in clinical research and management with small and large pharmaceutical companies and has been involved in the submission of numerous investigational new drug applications and their commercial launch. He is also the co-chair of the program committee of the American Society of Experimental NeuroTherapeutics.

Organization Position Status
The Parkinson's Institute Co-Chief Executive Officer Current
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc. Chief Medical Officer & Senior Vice President, Clinical Res & Medical Affairs Current
Orphan Medical Inc. Current
Cornell Medical College Chief Resident, Psychiatry Former
Pharmacia Corporation Program Director Former
Pfizer Inc. CNS Disorders Former
Brookhaven National Laboratory Former
Harvard Medical School Doctor of Medicine degree Former
Arizona State University MBA Former
The State University of New York Bachelor of Science degree Former
Arizona State University Business Administration degree Former
American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists member Former

Robert Myers joined Jazz Pharmaceuticals at its inception was appointed as Jazz Pharmaceuticals' President in March 2007. From 2003 until 2007, Mr. Myers served as Jazz Pharmaceuticals' Executive Vice President and Chief Business Officer. From 2002 until 2003, Mr. Myers served as Executive Vice President, Pharmaceuticals at Exelixis, Inc., a biotechnology company. He previously held various positions with ALZA Corporation from 1992 to 2001, most recently as its Senior Vice President, Commercial Development. In this role, he was responsible for ALZA Corporation's corporate development, mergers and acquisitions, new product planning and corporate planning. Mr. Myers received B.S. and M.S. degrees from Stanford University and an M.B.A. from the Stanford Graduate School of Business.

Organization Position Status
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc. Chief Business Officer Current
Orphan Medical Inc. Current
Exelixis, Inc. Executive Vice President, Pharmaceuticals Former
Stanford University Bachelor's and Master's degrees in engineering Former
Stanford Graduate School of Business M.B.A. Former

Organization Position Status
Versant Ventures Managing Director Current
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc. Managing Director, Versant Ventures Current
Versant Corporation Founder Current
Versant Ventures Co-Founder Former
Euro Ventures Director Current
Computer Review Board of Directors Current
Symyx Technologies, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Genomic Health, Inc. Director Current
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc. Board of Directors Current
Flexion Therapeutics Inc. Board Member Current
Alexza Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Director Current
NYSE Group, Inc. president Former
Spectra-Physics President Former
Ivp Inc General Partner Former
Redpoint Ventures special partner Former
Institutional Venture Partners General Partner Former
Corning Incorporated Senior Manager Technical Products Division Former
Arthur Young, Inc. principal Former
Tularik, Inc. Former
Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Former
CV Therapeutics Inc. Former
Vivus, Inc. Former
Aviron Former
Alexza Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Chairman Former
Fluidigm Chairman Former
Fluidigm Board of Directors Former
Stanford Graduate School of Business MBA Former
Stanford University M.B.A. Former
University of Pittsburgh B.S. In Business and Engineering Former
Stanford University B.S. In Business Former
University of Washington B.A. in economics Former
Symyx Technologies, Inc. member Former

Organization Position Status
Cmea Ventures CEO Current
Thoma Cressey Equity Partners, Inc. CEO Partner Current
Orphan Medical Inc. Current
Cougar,Inc. Current
Cougar Biotechnology, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Trubion Pharmaceuticals, Inc Board of Directors Current
Cmea Ventures Scientific Advisory Board, Member Current
Proquest Investments Board of Directors Current
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc. Chief Executive Officer Former
ALZA Corporation Chief Medical Officer Former
ALZA Corporation Group Vice President Former
Johnson & Johnson Member of the Pharmaceutical Operating Committee Former
XOMA Corporation management position Former
Schering-Plough Corporation management position Former
Genentech, Inc. management position Former
ALZA Corporation Chairman Former
Alza Technologies Corp group chairman Former
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc. Board of Directors Former
University of Illinois Medical Center M.D. Former
University of Illinois M.D. Former
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign B.S. Former
University of Illinois B.S. Former

Since 1993, Dr. Vida has been a self-employed pharmaceutical consultant with VIDA International Pharmaceutical Consultants. From 1975 until his retirement in 1993, Dr. Vida held various positions at Bristol-Myers Squibb and its predecessors. From 1991 to 1993, Dr. Vida was Vice President, Business Development, Licensing and Strategic Planning, and from 1985 to 1991, he was Vice President, Licensing. Dr. Vida serves as a member of the Board of Directors of Medarex, Inc., Orphan Medical, Inc., Albachem Ltd., (UK), Advanced Life Sciences, Inc., FibroGen, Inc., OsteoScreen, Inc., SWITCH Biotech AG (Germany), and YM Biosciences, Inc. (Canada). Dr. Vida graduated from Pazmany Peter University, Budapest, Hungary, holds an M.S. and a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from Carnegie Institute of Technology, was a Postdoctoral Fellow at Harvard University, and holds an M.B.A. from Columbia University.

Organization Position Status
Spectrum Pharmaceuticals Inc. Director Current
Medarex, Inc. Director Current
Orphan Medical Inc. Director Current
Spectrum Pharmaceuticals Inc. Committee Member Current
YM BioSciences Inc. Director Former
Carnegie Institute of Technology Ph.D. In Organic Chemistry Former
Columbia University M.B.A. Former
Carnegie Institute of Technology M.S. Former
Medarex, Inc. member Former

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