Board of Directors
Mr. Tang has served as Chief Executive Officer since March 2026 and as Chair of the Board since 2024. He is President of Tang Capital Management, LLC, a life sciences-focused investment company he founded in 2002. From 2014 through its acquisition by Innoviva, Inc. in 2022, Mr. Tang served as Chairman of La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company. In 2013, he founded Odonate Therapeutics, Inc. and served as its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer through 2022. Mr. Tang co-founded Heron Therapeutics, Inc. in 2009 and served as Director from 2009 to 2012 and Chairman from 2012 to 2020. From 2009 through its acquisition by Endo, Inc. (now Keenova Therapeutics plc) in 2010, he served as Director of Penwest Pharmaceuticals Co. In 2006, Mr. Tang co-founded Ardea Biosciences, Inc. and served as a Director through its acquisition by AstraZeneca PLC in 2012. From 2001 to 2008, he served as a Director of Trimeris, Inc. From 1993 to 2001, Mr. Tang was a research analyst at Deutsche Banc Alex Brown, Inc., an investment banking firm, and most recently was a Managing Director and head of the firm’s Life Sciences research group. Mr. Tang received a B.S. degree from Duke University.
Mr. Bailey has served as Director since 2023. He has served as Director of Aberdeen Healthcare Funds since 2023. From 2020 through its acquisition by Aberdeen Investments in 2023, Mr. Bailey served as Chair of Tekla Capital Management LLC, a healthcare-focused investment company. From 2017 through 2023, he served as Chairman of Aileron Therapeutics, Inc. (now Rein Therapeutics, Inc.). Mr. Bailey has held multiple President, Chief Executive Officer and leadership roles at biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies where he oversaw improvements in strategic operations and led the organizations through successful acquisitions, including BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc. from 2020 through its acquisition by Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc. in 2022, IlluminOss Medical, Inc. from 2018 through its acquisition by HealthpointCapital, LLC in 2020, Neurovance, Inc. from 2015 through its acquisition by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. in 2017, Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc. (now Lantheus Holdings, Inc.) from 2013 to 2015 and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. from 2011 through its acquisition by Sandoz Group AG in 2012. From 2010 to 2011, he served as Chief Commercial Officer at King Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (now Pfizer Inc.). From 2008 to 2010, Mr. Bailey was President and General Manager at Novartis AG. From 1984 to 2004, he held various positions at Johnson & Johnson, most recently serving as Vice President of Sales. Mr. Bailey received a B.B.A. degree from Rutgers University.
Ms. Goetz has served as Director since 2025. She currently serves as Director of Aberdeen Healthcare Funds (formerly managed by Tekla Capital Management LLC). From 2007 to 2019, Ms. Goetz held various positions at Novartis AG, most recently serving as Vice President and Head of Sales. She has received numerous industry leadership awards, including the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association Rising Star Award. Ms. Goetz received a B.B.A. degree from Iowa State University.
Mr. Johnson has served as Director since 2024. He has served as Director of Heron Therapeutics, Inc. since 2014. From 2013 through its acquisition by Bristol-Myers Squibb Company in 2024, Mr. Johnson served as Director of Mirati Therapeutics, Inc. From 2017 to 2022, he served as Director of Odonate Therapeutics, Inc. From 2013 through its acquisition by Innoviva, Inc. in 2022, Mr. Johnson served as Director of La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company. From 2015 to 2018, he served as Director of Decipher Biosciences, Inc. (now Veracyte, Inc.). From 2011 to 2014, Mr. Johnson served as Director of Adamis Pharmaceuticals Corp. (now DMK Pharmaceuticals Corp.). From 2008 through its acquisition by AstraZeneca PLC in 2012, he served as Director of Ardea Biosciences, Inc. (now AstraZeneca PLC). Mr. Johnson served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of TorreyPines Therapeutics, Inc. from 2004 until its acquisition by Raptor Pharmaceutical Corp. (now Amgen Inc.) in 2009, and then as Vice President of a wholly-owned subsidiary of Raptor Pharmaceutical Corp. (now Amgen Inc.) from 2009 to 2010. From 1994 to 2004, he held various positions at MitoKor, Inc., most recently serving as Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President of Operations. Mr. Johnson practiced as a Certified Public Accountant for PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. Mr. Johnson received a B.B.A. degree from the University of Michigan-Dearborn.
Dr. Nova has served as Director since 2025. From 2021 to 2023, she served as President of Veracyte, Inc. From 2018 through its acquisition by Veracyte, Inc. in 2021, Dr. Nova served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Decipher Biosciences, Inc. From 2015 to 2018, she served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Molecular Stethoscope, Inc. (now Superfluid Dx, Inc.). From 2014 to 2015, Dr. Nova served as Executive Vice President and General Manager of Illumina, Inc. From 2000 to 2014, including its acquisition by Novartis AG in 2011, Dr. Nova served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Genoptix, Inc. (now Neogenomics, Inc.). From 1984 to 2000, she held various positions at Hybritech, Inc. (now Eli Lilly & Company), Selective Genetics, Inc., and Nanogen, Inc. (now Bruker Corporation). Dr. Nova received a B.S. degree from the University of California, Irvine, and a Ph.D. degree from the University of California, Riverside. Dr. Nova conducted her Post-Doctoral Research at New York University Medical Center.