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James Wilson
Chairman at
CORCEPT THERAPEUTICS INCORPORATED
Net worth: 105 M $ as of 31/05/2026
Profile
Mr. James N.
Wilson is a Chairman at Corcept Therapeutics, Inc. He is on the Board of Directors at The Palo Alto Medical Foundation.
Mr. Wilson was previously employed as a Lead Independent Director by Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a Chairman by Amira Medical, Inc., a President & Chief Operating Officer by Syntex Corp., a Chairman & Chief Executive Officer by Neurex Corp., and a Chief Executive Officer by Lifescan, Inc. He also served on the board at NuGEN Technologies, Inc., A Stepping Stone Foundation and Insight Prison Project.
He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Arizona and an MBA from the University of Arizona.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27/05/2026 | 1,504,543 ( 1.4% ) | 105 M $ | 31/05/2026 |
James Wilson active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| CORCEPT THERAPEUTICS INCORPORATED | Chairman | 01/01/1999 |
The Palo Alto Medical Foundation
 The Palo Alto Medical Foundation Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Provides medical services | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of James Wilson
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Tecan Genomics, Inc.
 Tecan Genomics, Inc. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Provides genomics sample preparation solutions | Chairman | - |
Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Discovers, develops and commercializes medicines for diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular diseases | Director/Board Member | 01/06/2009 |
Amira Medical, Inc.
 Amira Medical, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops and markets glucose monitoring products | Chairman | 01/01/2001 |
Syntex Corp.
 Syntex Corp. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Pharmaceutical concern | President | 01/01/1994 |
Neurex Corp.
 Neurex Corp. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops biopharmaceutical products | Chief Executive Officer | 01/01/1990 |
Training of James Wilson
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Private companies
Connections
73
1st degree connections
11
1st degree companies
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 11 |
|---|---|
Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Discovers, develops and commercializes medicines for diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular diseases | Health Technology |
Neurex Corp.
Neurex Corp. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops biopharmaceutical products | Health Technology |
Syntex Corp.
Syntex Corp. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Pharmaceutical concern | Health Technology |
Corcept Therapeutics, Inc.
 Corcept Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Engages in discovery and development of drugs which treat severe metabolic, oncologic and neuropsychiatric disorders | Health Technology |
Tecan Genomics, Inc.
Tecan Genomics, Inc. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Provides genomics sample preparation solutions | Electronic Technology |
Amira Medical, Inc.
Amira Medical, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops and markets glucose monitoring products | Health Technology |
University of Arizona
 University of Arizona Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Lifescan, Inc.
 Lifescan, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Manufactures health care products | Health Services |
The Palo Alto Medical Foundation
The Palo Alto Medical Foundation Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Provides medical services | Health Services |
A Stepping Stone Foundation
 A Stepping Stone Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides preschool educational services | Commercial Services |
Insight Prison Project
 Insight Prison Project Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Offers transformational programs for prisoners and parolees | Commercial Services |
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