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Ira Spector

Founder

Founder at SFA Therapeutics

Greater Philadelphia

FoundedSFA Therapeutics · YC

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169 people in our graph share verified history with Ira — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Mark LevinunlockedIra: together at Washington University in St. Louis (1974)
×3Ira: together at Allergan
×2Ira: together at Drexel University's LeBow College of Business
Ira: together at University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey

About

Co-founder of SFA Therapeutics, a microbiome-focused pharmaceutical company. Dr. Spector has over 30 years of drug development experience, including roles in bringing multiple therapeutics and medical devices to market; he holds BS degrees in Physics and Electrical Engineering from Washington University, an MBA from Drexel, and a PhD from Rutgers.

Founder at SFA TherapeuticsYC S21

Intro paths

YC

Ira went through Y Combinator (Summer 2021) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.

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In turn, Ira can intro founders to SFA Therapeutics's investors below.

SFA Therapeutics's investors · 6

Acequia Capital (AceCap)Seattle · $100K – $5M checksBen Franklin Technology PartnersHarrisburg · $50K – $250K checksFarvatn VentureBergenImmeasurableLos Angeles · $25K – $100K checksNorth South VenturesTorontoY CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2021

Co-founders at SFA Therapeutics

AAAlla Arzumanyan
Alla ArzumanyanFounder
MFMark Feitelson
Mark FeitelsonFounder

Experience

  1. SFA TherapeuticsCEOcurrent2017 — presentJenkintown, PA
  2. ICON plcExecutive Vice President, Analytics & Consulting2014 — 2017North Wales, PA
  3. AllerganSenior Vice President, Global Development Operations2010 — 2014Irvine, CA
  4. PfizerVice President, Global Development Operations at Wyeth Research1993 — 2010Collegeville, PA
  5. PA Consulting GroupPartner, Vice President U.S. Healthcare Practice1990 — 1993Princeton, NJ
  6. Mars ElectronicsManager, Producibility Engineering Department1988 — 1990West Chester, Pennsylvania
  7. Air Products and ChemicalsBusiness Manager, Infrared Materials1978 — 1988Trexlertown, PA

Skills & more

Regulatory Affairs27FDA32Clinical Development99Cross-functional Team Leadership18Lifesciences11Biotechnology51Clinical Trials99Sop13Drug Development87Therapeutic Areas20Oncology35GCP39
+12 moreBiopharmaceuticalsRegulatory SubmissionsClinical Research21 CFR Part 11Medical WritingEDCDiabetesMedical AffairsCTMSPharmaceutical IndustryCROIND

Languages French · German · Hebrew

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Ira Spector?
Co-founder of SFA Therapeutics, a microbiome-focused pharmaceutical company. Dr. Spector has over 30 years of drug development experience, including roles in bringing multiple therapeutics and medical devices to market; he holds BS degrees in Physics and Electrical Engineering from Washington University, an MBA from Drexel, and a PhD from Rutgers.
Where does Ira Spector work?
Ira Spector is Founder of SFA Therapeutics.
What companies did Ira Spector found?
Ira Spector founded SFA Therapeutics.
Where did Ira Spector go to school?
Ira Spector studied at University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences); Drexel University's LeBow College of Business (MBA, Management); Washington University in St. Louis (B.S. E.E., B.S.Physics).

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Drexel University's LeBow College of Business mafia2

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