John C.  Martin net worth and biography

John Martin Biography and Net Worth

Director of Gilead Sciences

John Martin is the former CEO and executive chairman of Gilead Sciences, a pharmaceutical company.

Martin joined Gilead in 1990 as the vice president of research and development before assuming the CEO role in 1996, a position he would hold for 20 years. 

He transitioned from his role as president and CEO to chairman and CEO in 2008. After eight years, he became Gilead’s executive chairman in 2016. 

While running the pharmaceutical company, Martin expanded its drug portfolio to 24 marketed products and led the Gilead Access Program—an effort to distribute HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis, and visceral leishmaniasis medicines. 

Before joining Gilead, Martin was the director of antiviral chemistry at Bristol-Myers Squibb beginning in 1984.

Martin currently sits on the boards of Sarepta Therapeutics, Kronos Bio, and The Scripps Research Institute. He has previously served on the boards of the International Society for Antiviral Research as president, BayBio as chair, the California Healthcare Institute as chair, and the Biotechnology Industry Organization. 

He has also served on the National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases Council, the External Scientific Advisory Board of the University of California School of Global Health, and the board of trustees of both the University of Chicago and Golden Gate University. 

The former CEO offered his expertise on the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS and the Centers for Disease Control/Health Resources and Services Administration’s Advisory Committee on HIV and STD Prevention and Treatment. 

Martin has received numerous awards and accolades, including the American Chemical Society’s Isbell Award, the Gertrude B. Elion Award for Scientific Excellence from the International Society for Antiviral Research, and the National Academy of Sciences Award for Chemistry in Service to Society. He was also inducted into the National Academy of Engineering in 2008. 

Martin earned his bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering at Purdue University, his M.B.A. from Golden Gate University, and his Ph.D. in organic chemistry from the University of Chicago. 

What is John C. Martin's net worth?

The estimated net worth of John C. Martin is at least $255.06 million as of December 3rd, 2018. Dr. Martin owns 2,877,762 shares of Gilead Sciences stock worth more than $255,056,046 as of November 21st. This net worth evaluation does not reflect any other investments that Dr. Martin may own. Learn More about John C. Martin's net worth.

How do I contact John C. Martin?

The corporate mailing address for Dr. Martin and other Gilead Sciences executives is 333 LAKESIDE DRIVE, FOSTER CITY CA, 94404. Gilead Sciences can also be reached via phone at (650) 574-3000 and via email at [email protected]. Learn More on John C. Martin's contact information.

Has John C. Martin been buying or selling shares of Gilead Sciences?

John C. Martin has not been actively trading shares of Gilead Sciences within the last three months. Most recently, John C. Martin sold 50,000 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Monday, December 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $71.20, for a transaction totalling $3,560,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director now directly owns 2,877,762 shares of the company's stock, valued at $204,896,654.40. Learn More on John C. Martin's trading history.

Who are Gilead Sciences' active insiders?

Gilead Sciences' insider roster includes Gregg Alton (EVP), Paul Carter (EVP), John Cogan (Director), Andrew Dickinson (Exec. VP & CFO ), Andrew Dickinson (CFO), John Martin (Director), Johanna Mercier (Insider), James Meyers (EVP), John Milligan (Insider), Daniel O'Day (Chairman & CEO ), Merdad Parsey (Insider), Brett Pletcher (EVP), Javier Rodriguez (Director), Robin Washington (CFO), Richard Whitley (Director), and Diane Wilfong (CAO). Learn More on Gilead Sciences' active insiders.

Are insiders buying or selling shares of Gilead Sciences?

In the last year, insiders at the biopharmaceutical company sold shares 9 times. They sold a total of 81,679 shares worth more than $6,935,730.32. The most recent insider tranaction occured on November, 6th when insider Merdad Parsey sold 25,590 shares worth more than $2,341,485.00. Insiders at Gilead Sciences own 0.2% of the company. Learn More about insider trades at Gilead Sciences.

Information on this page was last updated on 11/6/2024.

John C. Martin Insider Trading History at Gilead Sciences

Transaction DateBuy/SellNumber of SharesAverage Share PriceTotal TransactionShares Held After TransactionDetails
12/3/2018Sell50,000$71.20$3,560,000.002,877,762View SEC Filing Icon  
11/1/2018Sell50,000$69.55$3,477,500.003,067,762View SEC Filing Icon  
10/1/2018Sell50,000$78.04$3,902,000.003,067,762View SEC Filing Icon  
9/4/2018Sell50,000$74.16$3,708,000.003,067,762View SEC Filing Icon  
8/1/2018Sell50,000$77.85$3,892,500.003,067,762View SEC Filing Icon  
7/2/2018Sell50,000$70.81$3,540,500.003,067,762View SEC Filing Icon  
6/1/2018Sell50,000$68.13$3,406,500.003,067,762View SEC Filing Icon  
5/1/2018Sell50,000$72.19$3,609,500.003,067,762View SEC Filing Icon  
4/2/2018Sell50,000$73.14$3,657,000.003,067,762View SEC Filing Icon  
3/1/2018Sell50,000$78.65$3,932,500.003,067,762View SEC Filing Icon  
2/1/2018Sell50,000$83.56$4,178,000.003,046,766View SEC Filing Icon  
1/2/2018Sell50,000$73.62$3,681,000.003,046,766View SEC Filing Icon  
12/1/2017Sell73,333$74.98$5,498,508.343,070,099View SEC Filing Icon  
11/1/2017Sell73,333$75.13$5,509,508.293,070,099View SEC Filing Icon  
10/2/2017Sell73,333$82.56$6,054,372.48View SEC Filing Icon  
9/1/2017Sell73,333$83.11$6,094,705.632,996,766View SEC Filing Icon  
8/1/2017Sell73,333$75.86$5,563,041.383,199,969View SEC Filing Icon  
7/3/2017Sell73,333$71.00$5,206,643.003,199,969View SEC Filing Icon  
4/3/2017Sell73,333$67.18$4,926,510.943,199,969View SEC Filing Icon  
1/3/2017Sell73,337$73.59$5,396,869.833,204,433View SEC Filing Icon  
10/3/2016Sell100,000$77.63$7,763,000.003,231,096View SEC Filing Icon  
9/1/2016Sell100,000$77.48$7,748,000.003,287,810View SEC Filing Icon  
8/1/2016Sell100,000$80.50$8,050,000.004,119,727View SEC Filing Icon  
7/1/2016Sell100,000$84.73$8,473,000.004,119,727View SEC Filing Icon  
5/2/2016Sell100,000$87.82$8,782,000.004,119,727View SEC Filing Icon  
4/1/2016Sell100,000$93.24$9,324,000.004,119,727View SEC Filing Icon  
2/1/2016Sell100,000$83.42$8,342,000.003,948,066View SEC Filing Icon  
1/4/2016Sell100,000$97.68$9,768,000.003,948,066View SEC Filing Icon  
11/2/2015Sell150,000$109.42$16,413,000.003,948,066View SEC Filing Icon  
10/1/2015Sell150,000$97.48$14,622,000.003,948,066View SEC Filing Icon  
9/1/2015Sell150,000$102.73$15,409,500.003,948,066View SEC Filing Icon  
8/25/2015Sell133,213$105.17$14,010,011.213,948,066View SEC Filing Icon  
6/1/2015Sell150,000$113.95$17,092,500.00View SEC Filing Icon  
4/1/2015Sell150,000$96.74$14,511,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
3/2/2015Sell150,000$103.51$15,526,500.00View SEC Filing Icon  
2/2/2015Sell150,000$105.43$15,814,500.00View SEC Filing Icon  
1/5/2015Sell150,000$95.12$14,268,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
12/1/2014Sell140,633$100.72$14,164,555.76View SEC Filing Icon  
11/3/2014Sell140,625$110.40$15,525,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
10/1/2014Sell140,625$105.91$14,893,593.75View SEC Filing Icon  
9/2/2014Sell140,625$108.64$15,277,500.00View SEC Filing Icon  
8/1/2014Sell140,625$91.53$12,871,406.25View SEC Filing Icon  
7/1/2014Sell140,625$84.84$11,930,625.00View SEC Filing Icon  
8/1/2013Sell282,242$61.61$17,388,929.62View SEC Filing Icon  
7/1/2013Sell282,242$52.00$14,676,584.00View SEC Filing Icon  
6/3/2013Sell282,242$52.84$14,913,667.28View SEC Filing Icon  
12/3/2012Sell291,000$75.01$21,827,910.00View SEC Filing Icon  
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Gilead Sciences Company Overview

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Gilead Sciences, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, discovers, develops, and commercializes medicines in the areas of unmet medical need in the United States, Europe, and internationally. The company provides Biktarvy, Genvoya, Descovy, Odefsey, Truvada, Complera/ Eviplera, Stribild, Sunlencs, and Atripla products for the treatment of HIV/AIDS; Veklury, an injection for intravenous use, for the treatment of COVID-19; and Epclusa, Harvoni, Vemlidy, and Viread for the treatment of viral hepatitis. It also offers Yescarta, Tecartus, and Trodelvy products for the treatment of oncology; Letairis, an oral formulation for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension; and AmBisome, a liposomal formulation for the treatment of serious invasive fungal infections. The company has collaboration agreements with Arcus Biosciences, Inc.; Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.; Pionyr Immunotherapeutics Inc.; Tizona Therapeutics, Inc.; Galapagos NV; Janssen Sciences Ireland Unlimited Company; Japan Tobacco, Inc.; Dragonfly Therapeutics, Inc.; Arcellx, Inc.; Everest Medicines; Merck & Co, Inc.; Tentarix Biotherapeutics Inc.; and Assembly Biosciences, Inc. It also has research collaboration, option, and license agreement with Merus N.V. for the discovery of novel dual tumor-associated antigens (TAA) targeting trispecific antibodies. The company was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in Foster City, California.
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Today's Range

Now: $88.12
Low: $88.11
High: $89.07

50 Day Range

MA: $87.15
Low: $82.21
High: $97.90

2 Week Range

Now: $88.12
Low: $62.07
High: $98.90

Volume

187,715 shs

Average Volume

7,075,177 shs

Market Capitalization

$109.82 billion

P/E Ratio

979.11

Dividend Yield

3.51%

Beta

0.17