Ligand Pharmaceuticals

Manufacturer of drugs

placeSan Diego, California, United States calendar_todayFounded 1987 groups76 employees language ligand.com

Registered entities

Innovation

7 patent families (4 granted) — focus: Chemistry & metallurgy, Human necessities; filing pace dormant. Cited 131 times.

YearFilings
20121
20131
20181

Social engagement

Social engagement: 9.2K social following, 1 post in the last 12 months — below the industry typical range.

Investor mix

4 investors on record; 1 has since exited.

Investor typeCountShare
Venture capital375%
Private equity125%

Hiring activity

Hires occasionally

3 roles tracked across 2 of the last 12 months

1 Dec 2025 · Director, Investor Relations | Flexible Schedule & Equity · Boston

11 Nov 2025 · Director, Investor Relations · San Diego

Based on job postings tracked across public sources.

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