{"id":376,"date":"2021-06-01T01:52:28","date_gmt":"2021-06-01T01:52:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pharmascience.com\/?page_id=376"},"modified":"2026-01-05T18:00:06","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T23:00:06","slug":"leadership-in-the-pharmaceutical-industry","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pharmascience-02.beauvoir.dev\/en\/leadership-in-the-pharmaceutical-industry\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Leadership"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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Our Leadership<\/p>\n \n

Competence & Dedication at the Helm<\/h1>\n \n \n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Co-Founder & Chairman Emeritus<\/p>\n

Morris Goodman, B.Ph, LL.D<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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As a pioneer and leading entrepreneur in the Canadian generic drug industry, Mr. Morris Goodman has dedicated his career to creating a difference in global healthcare.<\/p>\n

After graduating from the University of Montreal\u2019s Faculty of Pharmacy in 1953, Mr. Goodman co-founded his first company, Winley-Morris. In 1971, he sold Winley-Morris to the International Chemical & Nuclear Corporation (ICN) and continued to serve as the President of ICN Canada until 1983.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n

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A Leader and a Visionary<\/h3>\n
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With a determination to transform the Canadian pharmaceutical industry through innovation and R&D, Mr. Goodman co-founded Pharmascience in 1983 with trusted friend and fellow pharmacist Ted Wise. Mr. Goodman\u2019s leadership and vision piloted Pharmascience to the forefront of this industry to become one of the top generic pharmaceutical manufacturers in Canada.<\/p>\n

Today, he continues to be an active leader at Pharmascience, serving as Chairman of the Board.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n

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Mr. Goodman is a passionate philanthropist, devotedly giving back to the community through The Morris & Rosalind Goodman Family Foundation, notably with The Stroke Unit at the Jewish General Hospital of Montreal, the Faculty of Pharmacy and Outremont Campus at the University of Montreal, CHU Sainte-Justine\u2019s Goodman Pediatric Formulations Centre, and The Rosalind & Morris Goodman Cancer Research Centre at McGill University.<\/p>\n

For more information on The Morris & Rosalind Goodman Family Foundation philanthropic activities, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n

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Executive Chairman of the Board<\/p>\n

David Goodman, Ph.D.<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Dr. David Goodman was Chief Executive Officer of Pharmascience Inc. from 2006 to 2022. Prior to this nomination, he was Executive Vice President of Pharmascience International. He started his career at Pharmascience in Business Development before taking successively senior domestic and international roles. His business acumen, leadership skills and innovative vision have allowed Pharmascience to expand into a tier-1 Canadian Pharmaceutical company with both branded and generic products, including significant international operations in growth regions. His focus on investing in R&D programs, fostering a culture of continuous innovation and meeting customers’ needs have been pillars of his leadership.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n

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Dr. Goodman is involved in innovation inside and outside Pharmascience. He currently serves as a board member on several private companies such as Bion Pharma (Princeton, NJ) and is involved in many entrepreneurial activities. He also served as an advisor to a number of private equity funds.<\/p>\n

Dr. Goodman holds a Bachelor’s degree of Commerce from McGill University and a Ph.D. in Pharmacology from the University of Virginia.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n

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Dr. Goodman continues the company\u2019s strong philanthropic legacy with Centraide, and other organizations which the company supports through various employee and industry initiatives. He serves on the boards of the Rosalind and Morris Goodman Cancer Institute at McGill University, Centraide of Greater Montreal, as well as the President\u2019s Advisory Committee for the Jewish General Hospital Board of Directors.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n

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Chief Executive Officer<\/p>\n

Jim Vounassis<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Jim Vounassis has been Chief Executive Officer of Pharmascience since January 2026.<\/p>\n

An experienced leader known for his inspiring approach, he has a solid track record in organizational transformation, business strategy in complex and constantly evolving industries and process optimization.<\/p>\n

Jim is already familiar with Pharmascience, having served as Vice President, Global Operations from 2013 to 2015, where he made a significant contribution to the performance and growth of its operations. This experience has given him a deep understanding of the company’s entrepreneurial culture and human values.<\/p>\n

Since then, he has held pivotal executive roles, leading large-scale transformations, overseeing the integration of acquisitions, and improving the operational efficiency and profitability of various organizations.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n

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With international experience in procurement, operations, and business development, Jim brings a clear strategic vision and a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities unique to the pharmaceutical sector. He is driven by the mission to develop and produce quality medicines in Canada, while strengthening Pharmascience’s leadership on the national and international landscape.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n

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Jim is also known for his collaborative leadership style, which focuses on listening, empowering and creating an environment where teams feel supported and engaged. With a commitment to innovation and continuous improvement, he leverages collective talent to build a strong, high-performing and forward-looking organization. He places change management at the heart of this approach, ensuring that transformation initiatives are embraced and sustained through collaboration, adaptability and shared accountability.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n

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A Dedicated Team<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Alain Carrier<\/p>\n

Vice President, Scientific Affairs<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

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Vice President & General Manager, Pharmascience Canada<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

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Vice President, Global Business Development & Portfolio<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

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Vice President & General Manager, Pharmascience International<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

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Vice President Finance & Chief Financial Officer<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

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Executive Vice President, Operations & Supply Chain<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

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Samba Sow, PharmD, MBA<\/p>\n

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