James Weissman Biography and Net Worth

James B. Weissman serves as Chief Operating Officer, Executive Vice President of the Company. He has more than 30 years’ experience in the life sciences industry, with extensive international management experience in biotech and pharmaceutical general management, product development, licensing, business development, marketing, and merger and acquisition activities. Mr. Weissman serves on the board of Receptor Holdings, Inc. Prior to Dicerna, Mr. Weissman was Vice President of Business Development at MannKind Corporation, responsible for leading the company’s activities relating to licensing, new products, and strategic planning. Prior to MannKind, Mr. Weissman held leadership positions in both business development and marketing at Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in Tokyo, most recently as Senior Director of Marketing. In that position, he was responsible for the sales, profit, and strategic targets for the company’s specialty products, including central nervous system (CNS) endocrinology, ophthalmology and oncology therapeutics, and diversified portfolios. Mr. Weissman holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Bates College.