Eric A. Adams Email & Phone Number

Vancouver, Bc, Ca

InMed is a biopharmaceutical company that specializes in developing novel therapies for diseases with high unmet medical need through the research and development of the extensive pharmacology of rare cannabinoids coupled with diverse manufacturing technologies to provide rare cannabinoids to the health and wellness sector. For more information, visit www.inmedpharma.com

St-Laurent, Quebec, Ca

Served as a Director of the company during and beyond tenure as CEO.

St-Laurent, Quebec, Ca

Led the transition of an “academic spin-out” into a focused, goal-oriented drug development enterprise with a cutting edge, proprietary platform technology. Accomplished several key scientific milestones and significantly advanced the field of nucleotide delivery with very limited capital.• Oversaw transition of Company’s core technology from virus-based to polymer-based nucleotide delivery. Expanded scope of research from single product to platform for several chronic, high-unmet need diseases.• Financed operations through several fundraising rounds with private ($9M) and institutional ($5M) investors, tax refunds ($4M) government grants ($1M).• Established global pharma partnerships to validate the core technology and leverage external expertise.• Restructured Board of Directors to maintain a balanced and fully engaged group of biotech, legal and financial experts.• Augmented patent portfolio via licensing and acquisition.• Implemented corporate operating/administrative SOPs.• Built executive, administrative and scientific teams. • Acting CFO of the Company. Led annual audits.• Significant efforts directed towards professional advancement of employees.

Vancouver, Bc, Ca

Responsible for creating and implementing QLT’s commercial strategy for oncology. • As member of Oncology In-licensing team, championed the acquisition a 3rd generation receptor inhibitor for multi-drug resistant tumors. • Carried out similar activities on a corporate-wide basis as a member of the M&A Project Team. Completed exhaustive due diligence on acquisition/in-licensing candidates in North America and Europe.• Initial focus of representing QLT’s oncology programs and marketing interests through the various PHOTOFRIN™ alliances with QLT’s eight commercial partners. Instrumental in steering strategic decisions related to QLT’s initial commercialized product, PHOTOFRIN™, including drug and device development, marketing support to partners, new indication assessments, supportive in-licensing opportunities and, ultimately, divestiture of PHOTOFRIN™. • Created several analysis and decision making tools, including StratPlan procedures and templates, in-licensing/acquisition assessments, and financial projection models.

Spearheaded international commercialization of Dermagraft-TC™ in the treatment of severe burns patients. • Systematically collected, analyzed and compiled extensive primary and secondary market research on all European burn centers into detailed, country-specific business plans. Generated internal support by all associated departments for a rapid international launch.• Identified and recruited leading burn and reconstructive surgeons to adopt the technology. • Leveraged existing corporate relationships to expedite market introductions worldwide.• Results: regulatory approval in 8 countries in 6 months; launched in 3 countries in ’97 and European launch in ’98.

Abbott Park, Illinois, Us

Managed all international commercial, manufacturing, clinical and regulatory activities related to clarithromycin (BIAXIN™, KLACID™), Abbott’s then-premier pharmaceutical product.• Grew sales from $60M to over $500M during tenure to become the #3 premium oral antibiotic worldwide. Total antibiotic group sales of >$700M.• Developed and implemented international marketing strategies and tactics in collaboration with 55 country affiliates. Coordination of all global marketing events and activities. • Developed commercialization program for M. avium Complex indication. Launched in 14 countries, expanded the core antibiotic business by 10%.• Launched the pediatric suspension with all 55 affiliates. Developed and implemented two Ph IV trials in 8 European countries with Medical Affairs. • Initiated market expansion program of core respiratory franchise through 5 product-line extensions. • Developed core campaign materials and positioning strategy, assisted with local implementation and created follow-on programs for Latin America and Pacific/Africa/Asia revitalization programs.

Bad Homburg, De

Joint Venture / Acquisition Team Leader. Expanded sales and distributions channels through a total of 4 European acquisitions and 2 JVs: established nutritional JV in Italy; led major acquisition in UK; headed acquisitions/development projects in Spain, Portugal, Netherlands, and the US. Commercial Manager, Italy. Managed affiliate/distributor activities and new product launches; developed commercial plans to establish a Joint Venture. Project Manager, USA Development Program. Managed sales and marketing of organ transplantation products in the US. Formulated competitive analysis and developed market entry strategy for all hospital and pharma product groups.

Mibs, International Business

Bachelor'S Degree In Chemistry