# Bob Myers

> Bob Myers, also identified as Robert M. Myers, co-founded Orbus Therapeutics in 2012 and served as its president and CEO until the leadership transition announced in February 2025. A Jazz Pharmaceuticals co-founder and former president, he previously held executive roles at ALZA and Exelixis and earned three degrees at Stanford. His career includes repeat collaborations with colleagues and investors across these companies.

- **Role:** Co-founder; former president and CEO at Orbus Therapeutics, Inc.
- **Organizations:** Orbus Therapeutics, Inc., Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Exelixis, Inc., ALZA Corporation, Cogentus Pharmaceuticals
- **Education:** BS, Stanford University, MS, Stanford University, MBA, Stanford Graduate School of Business
- **Known for:** Co-founded Jazz Pharmaceuticals in 2003 and became president in March 2007., Co-founded Orbus Therapeutics in 2012 and led it for more than a decade., Led Orbus during its $32.5 million Series A and subsequent expansion to $71 million.

## Career timeline

- **1992-2001** — Held positions at ALZA Corporation, ultimately senior vice president of commercial development.
- **2002-2003** — Executive vice president, pharmaceuticals, at Exelixis.
- **2003** — Co-founded Jazz Pharmaceuticals; became executive vice president and chief business officer.
- **2007-03** — Appointed president of Jazz Pharmaceuticals.
- **2011-01** — Resigned as Jazz president and director, effective January 14.
- **2012** — Co-founded Orbus Therapeutics with Jason Levin; served as president and CEO.
- **2015-08** — Orbus announced a $32.5 million Series A.
- **2020-10** — Orbus expanded its Series A to $71 million with $38.5 million in additional capital.
- **2025-02** — Orbus announced Myers would step down from daily executive leadership to pursue other industry opportunities; Jason Levin would become president.

## Achievements

- Co-founded Jazz Pharmaceuticals in 2003 and became president in March 2007.
- Co-founded Orbus Therapeutics in 2012 and led it for more than a decade.
- Led Orbus during its $32.5 million Series A and subsequent expansion to $71 million.

## Latest updates

- **2025-02** — Orbus announced the transition from Myers as daily executive leader, with co-founder and COO Jason Levin becoming president.

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