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*Driving Forces: Market Research, Intelligence, Analysis, Datapoints, Databases & Trends
*Driving Forces: Life Sciences, Medical Devices & Health Information Technology
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North Carolina
*Industry: Research Triangle, North Carolina

Pozen

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*Architects: Neurology, Psychology, Mental Health, CNS, Pain & TBI Companies (Pharmaceuticals, Drugs, Biotechnology, Biosimilars)
*Industry: North Carolina
*Industry: Research Triangle, North Carolina

2011: AstraZeneca’s $25M milestone payment boosts Pozen to profitability (2011)
By virtue of the initial upfront payments, milestone payments, and ongoing royalties from partnerships, POZEN has been totally self-funding since the 2000 Initial Public Offering (IPO).
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Founded 1996
Pioneered the concept of a strategic outsource drug development company whose products would be marketed by strong commercial partners.
POZEN has successfully created novel pharmacologic agents primarily for pain and pain-related conditions by combining existing drug therapies that result in superior patient outcomes.
Research Triangle, North Carolina
This model has allowed POZEN to commit nearly all its resources to developing new products while avoiding the high costs associated with basic research, manufacturing, and marketing.