Brian O'callaghan, Founder of Petra Pharma

About Brian O'callaghan

Brian O'Callaghan is a life science executive with nearly 30 years of experience, having lived and worked in five countries and both sides of the US. He has held senior management, CEO, and board positions at biotech, big pharma, and CRO companies in Europe and the US. His company, Petra Pharma, was acquired by Eli Lilly and Company for $4.3 billion in June 2020.

Brian O'callaghan at a glance

• Company: Petra Pharma
• Total raised: $48M
• Latest round: Series A
• Investors: AbbVie, Alexandria Venture Investments, ARCH Venture Partners, Eli Lilly and Company, 180 Degree Capital Corp., Empire State Development's Innovate NY Fund
• Location: New York, NY

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