Scott T. Shearer

ALZA Corp. provides drug delivery solutions and develops pharmaceutical products. The company applies its delivery technologies to develop pharmaceutical products with enhanced therapeutic value for its own portfolio and for many of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies. The company was founded by Martin Gerstel and Alejandro Zaffaroni in 1968 and is headquartered in Vacaville, CA.

Pharmacyclics LLC engages in developing and commercializing innovative small-molecule drugs for the treatment of cancer and immune mediated diseases. It has product candidates in clinical development and several preclinical molecules in optimization. The company was founded by Jonathan Sessler and Richard Miller in 1991 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA.

Cerimon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. developed and distributed biopharmaceutical products. It developed Simulect, a monoclonal antibody for the treatment of moderate-to-severe and steroid-refractory ulcerative colitis; diclofenac sodium, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that are used to treat various pains, included pain due to musculoskeletal injuries and lower back pain; and topical diclofenac sodium patch products. The company was founded by Paul J. Sekhri, Ansbert Gadicke, and Luke Evnin in November 2004 and was headquartered in South San Francisco, CA.

Teikoku Pharma USA, Inc. develops and manufactures drugs. It provides patches, unit-dose jellies and liquids, creams, ointments, and other delivery products for pain management and cosmetic care. The company was founded by Masahisa Kitagawa and Ichiro Mori in 1997 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

Fort Dodge Animal Health, Inc. manufactures and distributes animal health care products for the livestock, companion animal, equine, and the poultry industries. The company was founded in 1912 and is headquartered in Overland Park, KS.