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Jacob M.
Kay worked at Apotex, Inc. from 1982 to 2018, serving as Vice Chairman from 2014 to 2018.
Served as Independent Director at Helix BioPharma Corp.
in 2012.
Held the position of Director at Cangene Corp.
from 2010 to 2012.
Held roles as Independent Director at Cannara Biotech, Inc. from 2019 to 2025.
Held various titles including Chairman, Vice Chairman, Director, Secretary, and Vice President at Humber River Health, The Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association, The International Schizophrenia Foundation, Institute for Advancements in Mental Health, The Canadian Drug Manufacturers Association, EmpowerPharm, Inc., Barr Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Juno Pharmaceuticals Corp., and Apotex Corp.
Education includes undergraduate degrees from McGill University and the University of Manitoba.
Former positions of Jacob Kay
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| CANNARA BIOTECH INC. | Director/Board Member | 08/11/2025 |
EmpowerPharm, Inc.
EmpowerPharm, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Operates pharmaceutical company that develops prescription cannabidiol tablets for anxiety sufferers | Director/Board Member | 08/11/2025 |
Apotex, Inc.
Apotex, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: GenericHealth Technology Manufactures generic medicines | Chief Executive Officer | 01/08/2014 |
| HELIX BIOPHARMA CORP. | Chairman | 26/10/2012 |
| BARR PHARMACEUTICALS INC | Director/Board Member | 23/12/2008 |
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| Private companies | 14 |
|---|---|
Cangene Corp.
Cangene Corp. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops, manufactures, and sells biopharmaceutical drugs | Health Technology |
Helix BioPharma Corp.
Helix BioPharma Corp. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops drugs for the prevention and treatment of cancer | Health Technology |
Barr Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Barr Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: GenericHealth Technology Manufactures & sells generic prescription pharmaceutical products | Health Technology |
McGill University
McGill University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Apotex, Inc.
Apotex, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: GenericHealth Technology Manufactures generic medicines | Health Technology |
University of Manitoba
University of Manitoba Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Humber River Health
Humber River Health Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Operates as a regional acute care hospital | Health Services |
The Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association
The Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association Pharmaceuticals: GenericHealth Technology Manufactures and distributes generic pharmaceutical products | Health Technology |
The International Schizophrenia Foundation | |
Apotex Corp.
Apotex Corp. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures and supplies generic pharmaceutical products | Health Technology |
Cannara Biotech, Inc.
Cannara Biotech, Inc. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Engages in indoor cultivation, processing and selling of dried cannabis products | Process Industries |
EmpowerPharm, Inc.
EmpowerPharm, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Operates pharmaceutical company that develops prescription cannabidiol tablets for anxiety sufferers | Health Technology |
Juno Pharmaceuticals Corp.
Juno Pharmaceuticals Corp. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures and retails pharmaceutical products | Health Technology |
Institute for Advancements in Mental Health
Institute for Advancements in Mental Health Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides health care services | Health Services |
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