John P. Saharek is President and Chief Executive Officer of Harrow’s ImprimisRx Division. Mr. Saharek has over 30 years of broad experience developing and commercializing pharmaceutical, biologic, surgical device and diagnostic product portfolios. His results-oriented record of achievement includes designing and executing strategic commercial plans, building strong sustainable brands, launching new products and leading manufacturing, supply chain and quality operations. Over the past 20 years, he has been focused on the ophthalmic segment, where he has established valuable relationships with key opinion leaders and industry contacts. Prior to joining the Company in 2013, he served as Head of U.S. Marketing and Strategy for ThromboGenics, developing the commercial strategy and building a team to launch a new biologic into the U.S. market, and was Vice President, Business Development at SurModics, working with both large and small pharmaceutical companies on multi-platform drug delivery initiatives. Early on in his career, he held positions of increasing responsibility in both marketing and sales at a number of companies, including his tenure with Bausch & Lomb. Mr. Saharek has a Master of Business Administration from the University of Hartford and a bachelor’s degree from Central Connecticut State University.
Amir H. Shojaei was named Harrow’s Chief Scientific Officer in January 2025, bringing with him nearly 30 years of experience in the life sciences sector. A recognized leader in clinical development, regulatory affairs, and the commercialization of biopharmaceutical and biologic products, Dr. Shojaei oversees Harrow’s medical and clinical affairs, regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance and QA/compliance for FDA-approved products. Throughout his career, Dr. Shojaei has been instrumental in the advancement of innovative treatments for anterior and posterior segment eye diseases. Notable, he led the development and FDA approval of Xiidra®, a groundbreaking therapy and the first product to treat both the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease. Prior to joining Harrow, he held senior leadership roles at several prominent biopharmaceutical companies, including AsclepiX Therapeutics, TherOptix, Novartis Pharmaceuticals, and Shire Pharmaceuticals (acquired by Takeda). Dr. Shojaei holds a Pharm.D. and Ph.D. from the University of the Pacific. In addition, he is the holder of multiple patents and has authored over 25 peer-reviewed publications.