John Crowley (biotech executive), Date of Birth, Place of Birth

John Crowley (biotech executive)

American biotechnology executive and entrepreneur

Date of Birth: 07-Apr-1967

Place of Birth: Englewood, New Jersey, United States

Profession: lawyer, businessperson

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aries

John Francis Crowley (born April 7, 1967) is an American biotechnology executive and entrepreneur and the chairman and CEO of Amicus Therapeutics.
He co-founded Novazyme Pharmaceuticals with William Canfield, which was later acquired by Genzyme Corporation, and founded Orexigen Therapeutics.
In 2006, he was profiled in the book The Cure: How a Father Raised $100 Million – And Bucked the Medical Establishment – In a Quest to Save His Children by Geeta Anand.
In 2010, Crowley released his memoir, Chasing Miracles: The Crowley Family Journey of Strength, Hope, and Joy.
Crowley and his family were the inspiration for the movie Extraordinary Measures starring Harrison Ford and Brendan Fraser in 2010.