Personal Information
Name: Mike Foorer
Current Position: Vice President Business Development & General Manager
Company: AmacaThera
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
LinkedIn Profile: [Mike Foorer](https://ca.linkedin.com/in/mikefoorer)
Professional Summary
Mike Foorer brings over 25 years of experience in the healthcare industry with a specialized focus on drug delivery and sterile injectable manufacturing. His career trajectory includes significant roles in market research, business development, and corporate strategy, which have positioned him as a key player in pharmaceutical innovation.
Career Path
- Novopharm (1996-1997): Market Research Analyst.
- Wyeth-Ayerst Canada (1997-1999): Market Research Manager.
- Parke-Davis (1999-2000): Market Research Manager.
- Biovail (2000-2008): Director of Business Development.
- Trimel Pharmaceuticals Corporation (2008-2014): Director of Business Development & Market Intelligence.
- Aptalis Pharmaceutical Technologies (2014-2015): Business Development.
- SteriMax Inc. (2014-2021): Director Corporate Development & Director Business Development.
- Rutgers University (2014): Guest Lecturer.
- Canadian Healthcare Licensing Association (2019-present): Board Member.
- AmacaThera (2021-present): Vice President Business Development & General Manager.
Education
- Global Professional Master of Laws (GPLLM) from University of Toronto Faculty of Law, 2021.
- MBA with a focus in Finance and Marketing from Schulich School of Business at York University, 2000.
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) with a double major in Biology and Psychology from McMaster University, 1995.
Notable Achievements and Roles
- Co-founder of Trimel Pharmaceuticals.
- Holds a strategic role at AmacaThera, a clinical-stage biotechnology company specializing in a novel injectable hydrogel platform for localized, sustained drug delivery.
- Active involvement on the Board of the Canadian Healthcare Licensing Association.
AmacaThera Overview
Company Description:
AmacaThera is at the forefront of transforming therapeutics with a focus on improving patient outcomes through innovative drug delivery systems. Their platform addresses unmet needs in areas such as post-surgical pain management, cancer treatment, and other challenging therapeutic areas.
Headquarters:
- Address: MaRS Centre, West Tower, 661 University Ave, Suite 1300, Toronto, ON M5G 0B7
- Contact: info@amacathera.ca | 416-360-2094
Key Personnel
- Abhaya Khulbe: Chief of Staff
- Darren Rodenhizer, PhD: Lead, Business Development
- Parinaz Akhlaghi Pharmd: Scientific Affairs Manager
Actionable Insights
- Mike Foorer's extensive background in both drug delivery and sterile injectables positions him as an ideal contact for discussing advanced pharmaceutical technologies and potential collaborations.
- His leadership at AmacaThera signifies a commitment to pioneering drug delivery solutions, suggesting potential interest in novel therapeutic partnerships and technological advancements.
- Education and Board Memberships: Mike's educational background and board roles indicate a strong foundation in legal, financial, and marketing aspects of the pharmaceutical industry, which could be advantageous in strategic business discussions.
