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James Mackay

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Independent Board Member at Resolute Science
📍 San Diego, California, United States

James is a distinguished life sciences leader with over 30 years of experience bringing multiple drugs to market. As Co-Founder, President, and CEO of Crystalys Therapeutics, he applies his extensive background from companies like AstraZeneca and his PhD from the University of Aberdeen to develop innovative treatments.

He is deeply committed to community service, actively serving on the Board of Advisors for Life Science Cares San Diego, an organization focused on alleviating poverty. James champions building inspiring, transparent, and empowering company cultures that foster trust and mentorship to achieve breakthrough results.

He led Ardea Biosciences as President and CEO through its successful $1. 26 billion acquisition by AstraZeneca.

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Current Role
Independent Board Member
Job Level
Leadership
Location
San Diego, California, United States
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Drug Development
Has a career track record of bringing six different drug products through to approval and commercialization across multiple therapeutic areas, including a focus on treatments for gout.
Biotech Leadership
Has served as CEO for multiple biotech companies, including Ardea Biosciences and Crystalys Therapeutics, and sits on several boards, guiding companies through significant growth phases.
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Career

Work history

Independent Board Member
Resolute Science
Independent Board Member
Nuvig Therapeutics Inc.
Co-Founder, President & CEO
Crystalys Therapeutics
CEO at Kateran Consulting Inc
Kateran Consulting Inc
Member of The Board of Advisors
Life Science Cares San Diego
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Education
1978 - 1987
BSc and PhD
University of Aberdeen
1972 - 1978
Science
Buckie High School
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