Nandan Oza

ALZA Corp. provides drug delivery solutions and develops pharmaceutical products. The company applies its delivery technologies to develop pharmaceutical products with enhanced therapeutic value for its own portfolio and for many of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies. The company was founded by Martin Gerstel and Alejandro Zaffaroni in 1968 and is headquartered in Vacaville, CA.

Connetics Corp. develops and commercializes dermatology products. The firm offers remedies for psoriasis in adults, eczema, seborrheic dermatitis, and acne. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.

Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. develops and markets pharmaceutical products. Its medical products include xyrem, erwinaze, vyxeos, and kidrolas. The company was founded by Bruce C. Cozadd in 2003 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.

ZP Opco, Inc. operates as a biopharmaceutical company that develops transdermal delivery technology for therapeutic indications. The company was founded by Peter E. Daddona and Frank D. Stonebanks in 2006 and is headquartered in Fremont, CA.

Talon Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company, which is engaged in the developing and commercializing new and differentiated cancer therapies. The firm is developing the Marqibo for the treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia and other blood cancers including lymphoma. Its Menadione topical lotion is a compound which is developed for the prevention and treatment of skin toxicity associated with epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitors. The company was founded by Mark J. Ahn in 2002 and is headquartered in San Mateo, CA.

Zosano Pharma Corp. is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company, which engages in the development of human pharmaceutical products. It also focuses on providing rapid systemic administration of therapeutics to patients using proprietary intracutaneous microneedle system. The company was founded in October 2006 and is headquartered in Fremont, CA.