Sidney Taubenfeld
@sidneytaubenfeld
Pharmacist-executive with deep clinical, product development, and biotech investment experience.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a registered pharmacist and executive who bridges clinical pharmacy, biotech product development, and healthcare investing. I have led companies from early-stage to multimillion-dollar valuations, run clinical trials across therapeutic areas, and authored patents and peer-reviewed research.
My background includes hands-on hospital leadership overseeing TPN/IV operations and pharmacy compounding, academic teaching in pharmacotherapy, and operational leadership developing OTC dermatology products and antimicrobial stewardship initiatives. I have supported strategic financing, out-licensing evaluation, and investment strategies for major healthcare funds.
I teach and mentor students in compounding, aseptic technique, and cannabis pharmacotherapy, and I seek roles where I can combine clinical expertise, product strategy, and translational research to advance patient-focused therapeutics.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Associate Professor of Pharmacy
Touro College of Pharmacy
Jan 2025 - Present (1 year)
Lectures on Cannabis Pharmacotherapy, TPN, and pharmacy careers; teaches compounding and aseptic technique to pharmacy students and contributes to curriculum development.
Chief Operating Officer
Locus Lifesciences
Jan 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 11 months)
Led development of OTC dermatology products using biosurfactants and initiated programs to reduce antibiotic resistance, overseeing operations and product strategy.
Chief Executive Officer
Tikun Olam Pharma
Jan 2016 - Dec 2023 (7 years 11 months)
Scaled company from under $1M invested to a $65M valuation, led clinical trials in Crohn’s, UC, Alzheimer’s agitation and Autism, filed seven patents and presented research internationally.
Consultant
Scopia Capital
Jan 2012 - Dec 2016 (4 years 11 months)
Supported investment strategy for a $10B fund by delivering long/short healthcare ideas and cross-functional insights to inform portfolio decisions.
Director, Strategic Planning & IR
Celsion Corporation
Jan 2011 - Dec 2012 (1 year 11 months)
Supported equity offering and out-licensing evaluations, and represented the company at scientific and investor meetings to advance corporate strategy.
Healthcare Analyst
PAW Partners
Jan 2006 - Dec 2010 (4 years 11 months)
Led pharmaceutical research for a $250M fund and contributed to a greater-than-30% fund return in 2009 through investment recommendations and sector analysis.
Healthcare Analyst
Balyasny Asset Management
Jan 2001 - Dec 2005 (4 years 11 months)
Performed healthcare investment analysis supporting portfolio managers with research, idea generation, and valuation insights across biotech and pharma investments.
Director, TPN & IV Unit
Bellevue Hospital
Jan 1990 - Dec 2001 (11 years 11 months)
Oversaw TPN and IV operations, led the unit and served on the Formulary Committee to improve parenteral nutrition services and medication safety.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Brooklyn College of Pharmacy
Bachelor of Science, Pharmacy
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and earned pharmacist licensure; credentials include Registered Pharmacist (R.Ph.) and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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