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).

Theodore Witek

Investor

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

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

Skills & more

BiostatisticsSensory EvaluationCulture ChangeLeadership DevelopmentOrganizational LeadershipChange ManagementClinical DevelopmentPerformance ManagementEducationLeadershipExecutive CoachingVenture Capital

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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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Education

Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health1984–1987Doctor of Public Health (DrPH)
Yale School of Public Health1980–1982MPH
Henley Business School2000–2003MBA, Business
Quinnipiac University1975–1979BS, Health Sciences/Physiology/Human Performance
University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management2018–2019Executive Education, Corporate Directorship
The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth2004Executive Leadership On-Campus Program, Business
INSEAD2010–2011International Executive Leadership Program (Fontainebleau, Shanghai)
University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management2023–2024Rotman Executive Coach Certification, Leadership
Columbia Business School2020Executive Education, Digital Health Strategy
WSET2016–2026Candidate, Wine Diplomat (Level 4 Diploma)