FAQ About Mike Letavic

• What is Mike Letavic's address?

  Mike Letavic is located at
  San Diego, California, United States

• What is Mike Letavic's job title?

  Mike Letavic is a I am an experienced medicinal chemist with 29 years of medicinal chemistry experience in several therapeutic areas (Neuroscience, Inflammation, Oncology, Retinal diseases and Anti-infectives/anti-virals). As the discovery medicinal chemistry lead for numerous programs at Janssen I led teams of medicinal chemists that were responsible for the identification of 9 Neuroscience development candidates. One of these has completed Phase IIb trials for the treatment of ADHD and this compound was the key asset in an out-licensing agreement. A second compound has completed a Phase II trial for the treatment of allergic rhinitis. In addition, an Orexin-2 antagonist (JNJ-42847922) discovered in my laboratories has progressed into efficacy studies for the treatment of primary insomnia and and depressive disorders. Seltorexant is now in Phase three trials for the treatment of major depressive disorders. A P2X7 antagonist identified in my group has also progressed into Phase II clinical trials for the treatment of depression. I have been a member of 9 Neuroscience Compound Development Teams responsible for progressing five compounds into various stages of clinical trials. At Pfizer I made contributions towards the identification of two Inflammation clinical candidates and I was responsible for the design and preparation of the triamilide class of antibiotics, which led to two development candidates, one of which is now marketed as Draxxin. This compound was approved for marketing in Europe in 2004 and in the United States in 2005 as an antibiotic for the treatment of bovine respiratory diseases. I am an author of 73 chemistry, biology and medicinal chemistry publications and I am a inventor on more than 60 issued patents (US or EP) and in excess of 85 published patent applications (US or PCT).

• What industry does Mike Letavic currently work in?

  Mike Letavic currently works in the Johnson And Johnson Innovative Medicine | The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies Of Johnson And Johnson | Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies Of Johnson And Johnson |

• Which languages does Mike Letavic speak?

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• Which industries has Mike Letavic previously worked in?

  Mike Letavic has prior
  experience in the following industries:
  Johnson And Johnson | Johnson And Johnson Prd | Pfizer

• What is Mike Letavic’s work experience?

  Mike Letavic has the following professional experience:
  Johnson And Johnson Innovative Medicine | The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies Of Johnson And Johnson | Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies Of Johnson And Johnson | Johnson And Johnson | Johnson And Johnson Prd | Pfizer

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  Mike Letavic’s work email
  addresses are
  mletavic@janssen.com

• What company does Mike Letavic work for?

  Johnson And Johnson Innovative Medicine | The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies Of Johnson And Johnson | Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies Of Johnson And Johnson |