Elliott Grossbard Email Address

Executive Vice President

Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RIGL) is a clinical-stage drug development company that discovers and develops novel, small-molecule drugs for the treatment of inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, as well as muscle disorders. Rigel's pioneering research focuses on intracellular signaling pathways and related targets that are critical to disease mechanisms. Rigel's productivity has resulted in strategic collaborations with large pharmaceutical partners to develop and market its product candidates. Current product development programs include fostamatinib, an oral SYK inhibitor that is in Phase 3 clinical trials for rheumatoid arthritis with its partner AstraZeneca| R343, an inhaled SYK inhibitor for asthma and R333, a topical JAK/SYK inhibitor for discoid lupus - both of which have commenced Phase 2 clinical trials| and, R348, a topical JAK/SYK inhibitor in a Phase 1 clinical trial for the treatment of chronic dry eye.

Elliot passionately runs Disruptive Sales which helps businesses disrupt stagnant sales, clarify their brand, correct ineffective marketing and improve company culture and morale.His 20+ years in sales – including from the intangible (computer training, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, healthcare, senior living) to the tangible (furniture, office supplies, equipment), gives his clients a different way of building and improving their business. His core values that have been shared with his sales teams, companies, and clients, have been implemented in their company. As a result of doing so, they have experienced increased sales, brand expansion, happier and more dedicated employees, and a new and passionate culture. Elliot is a best selling author with the book 'GetInTheGame' with the likes of Kevin Harrington. Currently he's working on his second book with Kevin as well as others including Jeff Hoffman Founder of Priceline.com, Frank Shankewitz founder of the Make a Wish Foundation, and Ron Klein the Grandfather of Invention. Recently Elliot returned to his former employer Hertz Furniture, accepting the role of VP of Sales. His primary focus is increasing the company's revenue which begins with the rapid growth in the Southeast with Florida.Elliot is also leading development of his startup, ZeeKah- 'Instant Rapport' which gives information instantly on your mobile device or computer, speeding up the process of finding common ground, building rapport; closing the gap of establishing trust, and help close sales in a more efficient process.