About Us
WHO WE ARE
Anziva Pharmaceuticals is transforming trusted medicines into smarter, safer therapies.
Led by Dr. Simerdeep Singh Gupta, our team harnesses decades of development expertise and cutting-edge formulation technology to redesign drugs that work better, deliver faster results, and cost less. With a clear focus on non opioid and non invasive pain management, we are creating therapies that provide meaningful relief while avoiding the risks of traditional approaches.
Our mission is simple: elevate proven therapies to set new benchmarks in efficacy, safety, and patient access worldwide.
OUR APPROACH
Innovation, partnership, and patient impact guide us.
We combine advanced formulation platforms, strategic alliances, and clinical insights to transform existing medicines. Our pipeline centers on non opioid, non invasive solutions designed to treat pain more effectively without reliance on addictive drugs or invasive procedures. Through collaborations with leading research institutions and healthcare professionals, we ensure our therapies are effective, accessible, and built on a clear regulatory path.
Our Team
Simerdeep Singh Gupta, Ph.D.
Simerdeep Singh Gupta, Ph.D.
Simerdeep Singh Gupta, Ph.D.
CO-FOUNDER, CEO, CSO
Dr. Simerdeep Singh Gupta has over a decade of experience in drug development and commercialization at Teva Pharmaceuticals, he brings a wealth of expertise in enhancing drug efficacy, safety, and affordability. At Teva, he developed over 35 products across various dosage forms, including solid oral, topical, transderm
CO-FOUNDER, CEO, CSO
Dr. Simerdeep Singh Gupta has over a decade of experience in drug development and commercialization at Teva Pharmaceuticals, he brings a wealth of expertise in enhancing drug efficacy, safety, and affordability. At Teva, he developed over 35 products across various dosage forms, including solid oral, topical, transdermal, and injectables. Dr. Gupta leads Anziva Pharmaceuticals with a dedication to innovative, patient-centric healthcare solutions, striving to improve the quality of life for patients worldwide.
Ravneet Kaur
Simerdeep Singh Gupta, Ph.D.
Simerdeep Singh Gupta, Ph.D.
CO-FOUNDER, CFO
Ravneet Kaur is an experienced sales and business development professional with a proven track record in driving business growth and fostering strategic partnerships. She has extensive experience working at global Fortune 500 companies in the consumer goods sector. Ravneet is now leveraging this expertise to advance busines
CO-FOUNDER, CFO
Ravneet Kaur is an experienced sales and business development professional with a proven track record in driving business growth and fostering strategic partnerships. She has extensive experience working at global Fortune 500 companies in the consumer goods sector. Ravneet is now leveraging this expertise to advance business at Anziva Pharmaceuticals, contributing to the company's success and mission.
Lakshmi Raghavan, Ph.D.
Simerdeep Singh Gupta, Ph.D.
Lakshmi Raghavan, Ph.D.
ADVISOR | Business
Dr. Lakshmi Raghavan is a serial entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. He is the Founder and CEO of Healios Ventures Corporation, overseeing corporate strategy, business development, and R&D. Previously, Dr. Raghavan founded Solaris Pharma Corporation in 2015, raising over $20 mi
ADVISOR | Business
Dr. Lakshmi Raghavan is a serial entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. He is the Founder and CEO of Healios Ventures Corporation, overseeing corporate strategy, business development, and R&D. Previously, Dr. Raghavan founded Solaris Pharma Corporation in 2015, raising over $20 million and developing more than 20 complex generic products approved by the FDA. Before that, he founded DermPathe Pharmaceuticals in 2010, a CRO specializing in non-solid oral dosage forms.
Dr. Martin Myers
Simerdeep Singh Gupta, Ph.D.
Lakshmi Raghavan, Ph.D.
ADVISOR | Specialist
Dr. Martin Myers is a dual board certified physician in Pain Management and Neurology. He has held many leadership positions at the University of South Florida and the James A Haley VA in Tampa, Florida. He is a seasoned clinician who contiues to treat hundreds of patients with pain and neurological conditions as wel
ADVISOR | Specialist
Dr. Martin Myers is a dual board certified physician in Pain Management and Neurology. He has held many leadership positions at the University of South Florida and the James A Haley VA in Tampa, Florida. He is a seasoned clinician who contiues to treat hundreds of patients with pain and neurological conditions as well as maintaining faculty and teaching roles for the medical school, residency, and fellowships. In his spare time, he coaches high school wrestling in the Tampa area and enjoys being with his family.
Kevin Warner, Ph.D.
Dr. Bradley Anderson, M.S., D.C.
Kevin Warner, Ph.D.
ADVISOR | CMC
Dr. Kevin Warner has over 20 years of experience in pharmaceutical development. He served as the Vice President of Pharmaceutical Development at Alucent Biomedical, specializing in drug delivery and regulatory strategy. He also directed Small Molecule Product Development at Allergan. Dr. Warner holds a bachelor’s degree in
ADVISOR | CMC
Dr. Kevin Warner has over 20 years of experience in pharmaceutical development. He served as the Vice President of Pharmaceutical Development at Alucent Biomedical, specializing in drug delivery and regulatory strategy. He also directed Small Molecule Product Development at Allergan. Dr. Warner holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Brigham Young University and a Ph.D. from the University of Utah. He chairs the AAPS Topical and Transdermal Community and serves on a USP committee.
Jim Herrin, MBA
Dr. Bradley Anderson, M.S., D.C.
Kevin Warner, Ph.D.
ADVISOR | BD
With over 36 years of experience, Jim Herrin leads the Salt Lake Region SBDC and the Utah SBDC Network’s Global Trade Center. His career highlights include roles as an international trade specialist for Utah’s Department of Economic Development, Senior VP at MacroMed, Inc., and co-founder/CFO of two biomedical startups. Jim
ADVISOR | BD
With over 36 years of experience, Jim Herrin leads the Salt Lake Region SBDC and the Utah SBDC Network’s Global Trade Center. His career highlights include roles as an international trade specialist for Utah’s Department of Economic Development, Senior VP at MacroMed, Inc., and co-founder/CFO of two biomedical startups. Jim has also taught finance at Webster University and holds an MBA from the University of Utah. He is active in several business organizations and enjoys gardening, fishing, reading, art, and outdoor activities with his family.
Dr. Bradley Anderson, M.S., D.C.
Dr. Bradley Anderson, M.S., D.C.
Dr. Bradley Anderson, M.S., D.C.
ADVISOR | Specialist
Dr. Anderson grew up in Olympia, Washington, and pursued his undergraduate degree in Exercise Physiology at the University of Utah, where he also played football and rugby. He then attended Logan College of Chiropractic in St. Louis, earning his Doctorate in Chiropractic and a Master’s in Sports Science and Rehabilit
ADVISOR | Specialist
Dr. Anderson grew up in Olympia, Washington, and pursued his undergraduate degree in Exercise Physiology at the University of Utah, where he also played football and rugby. He then attended Logan College of Chiropractic in St. Louis, earning his Doctorate in Chiropractic and a Master’s in Sports Science and Rehabilitation. After graduation, Dr. Anderson returned to Salt Lake City to open Salt Lake Sports Chiropractic, where he specializes in chiropractic care and sports rehabilitation. He also runs the Olympus High School Rugby Club, applying his expertise in sports science to support athletic performance and injury prevention.