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Cocrystal Pharma appoints James Sapirstein as CEO, replacing co-CEOs Sam Lee and Jim Martin
Cocrystal Pharma, Inc.
- James Sapirstein appointed CEO effective June 3, 2026, replacing Sam Lee and Jim Martin as co-CEOs.
- Sam Lee becomes President and Chief Scientific Officer; Jim Martin remains CFO.
- Sapirstein has led 23 product launches and served as CEO of Contravir and Tobira Therapeutics.
- Company plans to appoint Sapirstein to the Board of Directors.