Vijay Samant

Director/Board Member at

Xiconic Pharmaceuticals LLC

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Vijay B. Samant currently works at Xiconic Pharmaceuticals LLC, as Director.
Mr. Samant also formerly worked at Vical, Inc., as President, Chief Executive Officer & Director from 2000 to 2019, AmpliPhi Biosciences Corp., as Independent Director from 2015 to 2019, Materials Management, Inc., as Executive Director, BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc., as Director from 2002 to 2004, Aeras Global TB Vaccine Foundation, as Director in 2010, Raptor Pharmaceuticals Corp., as Director from 2011 to 2014, Horizon Pharmaceutical LLC, as Independent Director from 2011 to 2014, Fresh Tracks Therapeutics, Inc., as Independent Director from 2000 to 2023, Merck & Co., Inc., as Chief Operating Officer-Vaccine Division from 1998 to 2000, National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, as Trustee from 2003 to 2012, and International Vaccine Institute, as Trustee from 2011 to 2012.
Mr. Samant received his graduate degree in 1977 from The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York, undergraduate degree in 1975 from the University of Mumbai, and Masters Business Admin degree in 1983 from MIT Sloan School of Management.

Vijay Samant active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Xiconic Pharmaceuticals LLC Xiconic Pharmaceuticals LLC Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology The private company is based in Blue Bell, PA. Xiconic Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing cancer therapies targeting activated matriptase (ACTM), a tumor-specific antigen overexpressed in various epithelial cancers and certain lymphomas. Its lead product, XCN-010 (Matriptimab™-MMAE), is an antibody-drug conjugate that selectively binds ACTM on tumor cells, enabling targeted delivery of the cytotoxic agent monomethyl auristatin E (MMAE). Using proprietary pegylation technology, XCN-010 enhances linker stability, reduces off-target toxicity, and ensures efficient intracellular drug release. Preclinical studies show antitumor activity across multiple cancer types, including breast, non-small cell lung, prostate cancers, and mantle cell lymphoma, with efficacy demonstrated both in vitro and in vivo. The company’s development is based on licensed intellectual property from Rutgers and Georgetown Universities and aims to advance XCN-010 into clinical trials for multiple cancer indications. Xiconic Pharmaceuticals LLC was founded in 2016.	Director/Board Member	-

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Companies	Position	End
FRESH TRACKS THERAPEUTICS, INC.	Director/Board Member	02/10/2023
Vical, Inc. Vical, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops biopharmaceutical products	Chief Executive Officer	01/08/2019
AmpliPhi Biosciences Corp. AmpliPhi Biosciences Corp. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Develops and commercializes novel bacteriophage-based therapeutics	Director/Board Member	01/01/2019
RAPTOR PHARMACEUTICAL CORP	Director/Board Member	28/07/2014
Raptor Pharmaceuticals Corp. Raptor Pharmaceuticals Corp. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops drugs and drug-delivery platforms	Director/Board Member	01/01/2014

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Merck & Co., Inc. Merck & Co., Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures human and animal health pharmaceutical products & vaccines	Health Technology
Vical, Inc. Vical, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops biopharmaceutical products	Health Technology
AmpliPhi Biosciences Corp. AmpliPhi Biosciences Corp. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Develops and commercializes novel bacteriophage-based therapeutics	Health Technology
Materials Management, Inc. Materials Management, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in planning and management of precious metal assets	Commercial Services
BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc. BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Discovers, develops and commercializes innovative pharmaceuticals for serious diseases & medical conditions	Health Technology
Aeras Global TB Vaccine Foundation Aeras Global TB Vaccine Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Aeras Global TB Vaccine Foundation is a non-profit organization, which engages in the development of tuberculosis vaccines in partnership with other biotech, pharmaceutical, and academic organizations. Its product pipeline includes AdS Ag85A, MTBCAV, VPM 1002, and RUTI. The company is headquartered in Rockville, MD.	Commercial Services
The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
University of Mumbai University of Mumbai Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Raptor Pharmaceuticals Corp. Raptor Pharmaceuticals Corp. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops drugs and drug-delivery platforms	Health Technology
National Foundation for Infectious Diseases National Foundation for Infectious Diseases Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates voluntary health organization	Commercial Services
International Vaccine Institute International Vaccine Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Develops and distributes vaccines	Commercial Services
Horizon Pharmaceutical LLC Horizon Pharmaceutical LLC Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Engages in the development and commercialization of life-altering therapeutics that treat debilitating and often fatal diseases	Health Technology
MIT Sloan School of Management MIT Sloan School of Management Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Fresh Tracks Therapeutics, Inc. Fresh Tracks Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Operates pharmaceutical company that develops and manufactures prescription therapeutics products for the treatment of autoimmune, inflammatory and debilitating diseases	Health Technology
Xiconic Pharmaceuticals LLC Xiconic Pharmaceuticals LLC Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology The private company is based in Blue Bell, PA. Xiconic Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing cancer therapies targeting activated matriptase (ACTM), a tumor-specific antigen overexpressed in various epithelial cancers and certain lymphomas. Its lead product, XCN-010 (Matriptimab™-MMAE), is an antibody-drug conjugate that selectively binds ACTM on tumor cells, enabling targeted delivery of the cytotoxic agent monomethyl auristatin E (MMAE). Using proprietary pegylation technology, XCN-010 enhances linker stability, reduces off-target toxicity, and ensures efficient intracellular drug release. Preclinical studies show antitumor activity across multiple cancer types, including breast, non-small cell lung, prostate cancers, and mantle cell lymphoma, with efficacy demonstrated both in vitro and in vivo. The company’s development is based on licensed intellectual property from Rutgers and Georgetown Universities and aims to advance XCN-010 into clinical trials for multiple cancer indications. Xiconic Pharmaceuticals LLC was founded in 2016.	Health Technology