Adapting Healthcare Systems for Tomorrow: Panel Discussion
On October 28, EmpowerPharm Co-Founder and Executive Chairman participated in the world-renowned Toronto Global Forum, hosted by the International Economic Forum of the Americas. The COVID-19 pandemic has put an unparalleled strain in the global healthcare and surrounding ecosystems. What can be learned in terms of dealing with future health crises of the same nature? […]
A Made-in-Canada solution can ensure Canadians are prepared for the impending mental health crisis
EmpowerPharm Inc. is developing an innovative prescription CBD therapy that may be a game-changer for treating anxiety Hundreds of thousands of Canadians are facing a mental health crisis due to the far-reaching ripple effects of COVID-19, and one homegrown company is working to ensure support to the country. EmpowerPharm Inc., a wholly Canadian-owned and operated […]
EmpowerPharm Appoints Director of Corporate Reporting
EmpowerPharm is delighted to announce the appointment of Keith Pang as Director of Corporate Reporting Keith is a finance professional with over 20 years of public company experience across a wide range of industries, including pharmaceuticals and manufacturing. In his previous role as Corporate Controller of Cynapsus Therapeutics, he was responsible for building the finance […]
An Interview with Vice-Chairman Jack Kay
Your impressive career in pharmaceutical leadership surely provides you a long-term perspective on the pharmaceutical industry in Canada. What has changed since you first entered the industry? I’m going to go back a little before I entered the industry to describe how I arrived there in the first place. Professionally, I am a registered psychiatric […]
Pioneers of Canada’s pharmaceutical industry join forces to tackle the mental health pandemic expected in the wake of COVID
TORONTO, Sept. 9, 2020 /CNW/ – The former heads of Canada’s most recognized domestic pharmaceutical companies have united to help combat the mental health crisis expected to impact Canadians long after the COVID-19 pandemic. EmpowerPharm Inc., the first wholly Canadian owned and operated pharmaceutical company established in Canada in recent years, is ushering in a new era for […]
EmpowerPharm Inc. appoints Director of Engineering
EmpowerPharm is delighted to announce the appointment of Colin Staunton as Director of Engineering Colin is a Pharmaceutical and Engineering professional that comes to us with over 15 years’ experience in the industry. Prior to joining EmpowerPharm he was the Engineering Manager at Contract Pharmaceuticals Limited where he crafted his skills in process design, continuous […]
EmpowerPharm Inc. adds Director of Clinical Projects
EmpowerPharm is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Anat Fields as Director of Clinical Projects to the science team. Dr. Fields received her undergraduate degree in Pharmacy from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem and proceeded to M.Sc. in pharmacology, focusing on the mechanism of action of tricyclic antidepressants. She subsequently completed her Ph.D. at […]
Annual General Meeting & Investor Update
EmpowerPharm presents its first Annual General Meeting & Investor Update. With nearly 100 shareholders attending live, members of the EmpowerPharm Senior Management team conducted the company’s inaugural live event. Aubrey Dan, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman, led the legal formalities including the annual voting in of the directors. Next, Peter Billiaert, Co-Founder, President, and Board Member, […]
EmpowerPharm adds Vice President of Quality & Regulatory Affairs
EmpowerPharm is delighted to announce the appointment of Ildiko Riss as Vice President of Quality & Regulatory Affairs. Ildiko is an accomplished pharmaceutical executive with 30+ years of progressive experience and a strong portfolio of achievements. She has successfully led teams in different areas of pharmaceutical operations, including but not limited to pharmaceutical quality systems, […]
EmpowerPharm hires MNP Corporate Finance as investment bankers
EmpowerPharm will launch Series B private placement later this year. EmpowerPharm conducted a successful initial private placement in the summer of 2019 led by the management team. This year, the company is looking to raise a more significant amount of capital from a sophisticated group of individual and institutional investors. To prepare the proper pitch […]