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Dr. Robert Ryan

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Board Member at Make-A-Wish® South Carolina
📍 Charleston, South Carolina Metropolitan Area, United States

Dr. Robert Ryan is a seasoned pharmaceutical executive with over 30 years of experience. As the Founder and CEO of Innova and Paradigm Therapeutics, he focuses on developing novel therapies for cancer and rare diseases. He holds a Ph. D. from the University of North Carolina and was named Biotech CEO of the Year in North Carolina.

His personal passion is dedicated to patient advocacy, particularly for those with devastating illnesses. He serves as the Vice Chairman for debra of America, supporting individuals with Epidermolysis Bullosa, and is a board member for Make-A-Wish® South Carolina, demonstrating a deep commitment to community and patient well-being.

His company, Paradigm Therapeutics, was nominated for the prestigious 2025 Prix Galien USA award as "Best Startup. "

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
Board Member
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Charleston, South Carolina Metropolitan Area, United States
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Rare Disease Therapies
He founded Paradigm Therapeutics specifically to develop treatments for rare conditions like Epidermolysis Bullosa, which he calls "The Worst Disease You've Never Heard Of. "
Oncology Innovation
His company Innova Therapeutics is developing a novel targeted anti-cancer therapy directed against the SFRP2 protein, aiming to change the treatment paradigm for multiple tumor types.
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Career

Work history

8-2025
Board Member
Make-A-Wish® South Carolina
5-2023
Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors
debra of America
6-2013
Board Member
debra of America
3-2023
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Paradigm Therapeutics, Inc.
6-2017
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Innova Therapeutics
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Education
1986 - 1990
Ph.D.
University of North Carolina
Master’s Degree
North Dakota State University
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