ENTREPRENEUR.
INNOVATOR.
MENTOR.

Jeff Aronin has nearly 20 years of experience developing global biotech and healthcare innovation companies. His expertise in complex science, rare diseases, and drug development has made him one of the most successful and innovative leaders in the bioscience sector.

Jeff has a passion for bringing talented teams of scientists and business executives together to research drug treatments and therapies. His teams have a proven track record of bringing new medicines to market with the goal of improving the lives of often overlooked patients. Jeff and his teams have succeeded in getting 13 Novel Drug Approvals through the FDA—a success rate higher than most other peers in the U.S. healthcare sector.

In addition to putting his experience and passion to work building bioscience firms, Jeff serves as a mentor to many, sharing his expertise with budding entrepreneurs.

ABOUT

Problems people have deemed unsolvable are problems worth solving.

— Jeff Aronin

BUILDING COMPANIES THAT IMPROVE LIVES

Jeff is currently chairman and chief executive officer of Paragon Biosciences, LLC. Paragon Biosciences is focused on improving the lives of patients suffering from debilitating diseases by building innovative biotechnology companies that bring important medicines and medical devices to the market. The company's leadership and management team leverages their entrepreneurial experiences, and their expertise in securing drug approvals, to develop and finance biotechnology companies and accelerate their advancements. Patients come first, as Paragon Biosciences' portfolio companies power medical breakthroughs with the support and collaboration of health care providers and key stakeholders involved in delivering healthcare services.

BUILDING COMPANIES THAT IMPROVE LIVES

Jeff is currently chairman and chief executive officer of Paragon Biosciences, LLC. Paragon Biosciences is focused on improving the lives of patients suffering from debilitating diseases by building innovative biotechnology companies that bring important medicines and medical devices to the market. The company's leadership and management team leverages their entrepreneurial experiences, and their expertise in securing drug approvals, to develop and finance biotechnology companies and accelerate their advancements. Patients come first, as Paragon Biosciences' portfolio companies power medical breakthroughs with the support and collaboration of health care providers and key stakeholders involved in delivering healthcare services.

BUSINESS HISTORY

Jeff Aronin has been involved in the healthcare and biotech industries for over two decades, having founded and served as chairman of several companies, such as Paragon Pharmaceuticals and Marathon Pharmaceuticals. Previously, Jeff served as president and chief executive officer of Ovation Pharmaceuticals Inc., a biopharmaceutical company he founded in 2000. In 2009, Ovation Pharmaceuticals was acquired by Lundbeck, Inc. Currently, Jeff serves as founder and chairman of Paragon Biosciences which is an incubator and investor that builds and grows leading biotechnology companies. Paragon is dedicated to helping people live longer, healthier lives.

HONORS

Throughout his career, Jeff has received honors for his entrepreneurship and patient-focused dedication to bringing new medicines to market. Examples include:

PHILANTHROPY

Jeff seeks to make a difference in the community by supporting a wide range of not-for-profit organizations.

Jeff Aronin Philanthropy

DISEASE STATES

Jeff supports numerous organizations dedicated to improving patient outcomes for a variety of disease states.

All Paragon companies are committed to making a difference:

  • In the communities they treat
  • Disease states they are focused on
  • Employees share the same philanthropic vision as leadership

GLOBAL AND LOCAL

Jeff Aronin is a believer in education as a change agent, Jeff contributes to organizations which: provide a catalyst for entrepreneurs; encourage youth wellness, sports and achievement; improve community parks; promote tolerance and understanding through faith-based organizations; as well as preserve our history and its lessons from our past.

Jeffrey Aronin Philanthropy

CONTACT

To contact Jeff, please fill out the form below. For business and media inquiries please use the contact information available at Paragon Biosciences, LLC by visiting the company's website.

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