Company Description
Viking Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, focuses on the development of novel therapies for metabolic and endocrine disorders.
The company’s lead drug candidate is VK2809, an orally available tissue and receptor-subtype selective agonist of the thyroid hormone receptor beta (TRß), which is in Phase IIb clinical trials to treat patients with biopsy-confirmed non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, as well as NAFLD.
It also develops VK5211, an orally available non-steroidal selective androgen receptor modulator that is in Phase II clinical trials for the treatment of patients recovering from non-elective hip fracture surgery; VK0612, an orally available Phase IIb-ready drug candidate for type 2 diabetes; VK2735, a novel dual agonist of the glucagon-like peptide, which is in Phase 1 SAD/MAD clinical trial, and VK0214, an orally available tissue and receptor-subtype selective agonist of the TRß for X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy.
The company was incorporated in 2012 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.
Country | United States |
Founded | 2012 |
IPO Date | Apr 29, 2015 |
Industry | Biotechnology |
Sector | Healthcare |
Employees | 27 |
CEO | Brian Lian |
Contact Details
Address: 9920 Pacific Heights Boulevard, Suite 350 San Diego, California 92121 United States | |
Phone | 858 704 4660 |
Website | vikingtherapeutics.com |
Stock Details
Ticker Symbol | VKTX |
Exchange | NASDAQ |
Fiscal Year | January - December |
Reporting Currency | USD |
CIK Code | 0001607678 |
CUSIP Number | 92686J106 |
ISIN Number | US92686J1060 |
Employer ID | 46-1073877 |
SIC Code | 2834 |
Key Executives
Name | Position |
---|---|
Dr. Brian Lian Ph.D. | President, Chief Executive Officer and Director |
Gregory S. Zante | Chief Financial Officer |
Marianne Mancini | Chief Operating Officer |
Michael Morneau | Vice President of Finance and Administration |
Dr. Geoffrey E. Barker Ph.D. | Senior Vice President of Pharmaceutical Development |
Latest SEC Filings
Date | Type | Title |
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Nov 12, 2024 | SC 13G/A | [Amend] Statement of acquisition of beneficial ownership by individuals |
Nov 8, 2024 | 144 | Filing |
Nov 4, 2024 | SC 13G/A | [Amend] Statement of acquisition of beneficial ownership by individuals |
Nov 4, 2024 | 8-K | Current Report |
Oct 28, 2024 | 144 | Filing |
Oct 25, 2024 | 144 | Filing |
Oct 25, 2024 | 144 | Filing |
Oct 23, 2024 | 10-Q | Quarterly Report |
Oct 23, 2024 | 8-K | Current Report |
Oct 18, 2024 | SC 13G/A | [Amend] Statement of acquisition of beneficial ownership by individuals |