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Theodore Witek

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Special Advisor at Lumira Ventures

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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About

Theodore Witek is a Professor and Senior Fellow at the University of Toronto, where he directs Canada's first Doctor of Public Health Program. He brings decades of experience in pharmaceutical research, development, and executive leadership, including roles as Chief Scientific Officer and Chief Executive Officer across Europe and North America, along with involvement in major strategic alliances within the sector. His academic credentials include a Doctor of Public Health from Columbia University, an MPH from Yale University, and an MBA from Henley Management College, as well as an ICD.D designation and a Rotman Certified Executive Coach Certificate; he has served on numerous boards and committees, including as chair of committees at Innovative Medicines Canada and the American Thoracic Society, and has authored over 100 manuscripts and chapters on respiratory public health and drug development.

Experience

  1. University of TorontoProfessor and Senior Fellowcurrent2016 — presentInstitute Health Policy Management & Evaluation, School of Public Health
  2. Lumira VenturesVenture Partner/ Special Advisorcurrent2014 — present
  3. Innoviva Specialty Therapeutics, Inc.Senior Vice President & Chief Scientific Officer2014 — 2018South San Fransisco /Toronto
  4. Boehringer IngelheimPresident and CEO (Retired)2008 — 2014Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, Ontario, Canada
  5. Boehringer IngelheimManaging Director2004 — 2008Lisbon, Portugal
  6. Boehringer IngelheimVice President Respiratory Global Operations2000 — 2004Ingelheim am Rhein, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
  7. Boehringer IngelheimVice President, Clinical and Scientific Affairs1999 — 2000Ridgefield, Connecticut, United States
  8. Boehringer IngelheimDirector Clinical Research (Respiratory & Immunology)1992 — 1999Ridgefield, Connecticut, United States
  9. Procter & GambleSenior Research Associate (Cough, Cold, Allergy)1988 — 1992Shelton, Connecticut, United States
  10. Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiResearch Associate Professor1984 — 1988New York City Metropolitan Area
  11. Boehringer IngelheimPharmacologist1983 — 1984Ridgefield, Connecticut, United States

Skills & more

BiostatisticsSensory EvaluationCulture ChangeLeadership DevelopmentOrganizational LeadershipChange ManagementClinical DevelopmentPerformance ManagementEducationLeadershipExecutive CoachingVenture Capital
+12 morePublic SpeakingBusiness StrategyClinical ResearchSales EffectivenessBiotechnologyCardiologyScienceManagementClinical TrialsDrug DevelopmentLife SciencesStrategic Planning

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Colleagues at Lumira Ventures

Beni Rovinski
Managing Director at Lumira Ventures
Brent Norton
Investor at Lumira Ventures
Dahlia Abbott
Accounting / Office Manager at Lumira Ventures
Daniel Hétu
Managing Director at Lumira Ventures
Danielle Karakas
Analyst at Lumira Ventures
Gerry Brunk
Managing Director at Lumira Ventures
Isabelle Harris
Analyst at Lumira Ventures
Jacki Jenuth
Partner and COO at Lumira Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Who is Theodore Witek?
Theodore Witek is a Professor and Senior Fellow at the University of Toronto, where he directs Canada's first Doctor of Public Health Program. He brings decades of experience in pharmaceutical research, development, and executive leadership, including roles as Chief Scientific Officer and Chief Executive Officer across Europe and North America, along with involvement in major strategic alliances within the sector. His academic credentials include a Doctor of Public Health from Columbia University, an MPH from Yale University, and an MBA from Henley Management College, as well as an ICD.D designation and a Rotman Certified Executive Coach Certificate; he has served on numerous boards and committees, including as chair of committees at Innovative Medicines Canada and the American Thoracic Society, and has authored over 100 manuscripts and chapters on respiratory public health and drug development.
Where does Theodore Witek work?
Theodore Witek is Special Advisor at Lumira Ventures.
Where did Theodore Witek go to school?
Theodore Witek studied at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health (Doctor of Public Health (DrPH)); Yale School of Public Health (MPH); Henley Business School (MBA, Business).

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Also worked at Innoviva Specialty Therapeutics, Inc.1

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