Marcus E. Smith

Third Security LLC (Third Security) is a private equity firm founded in 1999 by Randal J. Kirk. The firm is headquartered in Radford, Virginia.

ECDS LLC provides automated, proactive notification software and services. Its solutions are deployed in diverse IT environments, including health care, government, telecommunications, retail and education. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Scotts Valley, CA.

New River Pharmaceuticals, Inc. develops pharmaceutical products. Its product candidates in clinical development are an amphetamine derivative (NDA filed) and an opioid derivative that they believe will provide alternatives to marketed drugs. The company was founded by Randal J. Kirk in 1996 and is headquartered in Radford, VA.

Part of Henry Schein, Inc., General Injectables & Vaccines, Inc. is a supplier of vaccines. The company is based in Bastian, VA. General Injectables & Vaccines was acquired by Henry Schein, Inc. on December 29, 1998 for $145 million. The company was founded by Randal J. Kirk.

Fibrocell Science, Inc. is an autologous cell and gene therapy company, which focuses on translating personalized biologics into medical breakthroughs for diseases affecting the skin and connective tissue. The company was founded on December 28, 1995 and is headquartered in Exton, PA.

Castle Creek Biosciences, Inc. engages in the research and development of gene therapies for patients with rare and genetic diseases. It offers treatment for Recessive Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa (RDEB) and localized Scleroderma; and topical ointment for Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex. The company was founded by Jeffrey S. Aronin in September 2018 and is headquartered in Exton, PA.