John J. Horan
Merck & Company
1976 - 1985
Healthcare
| Military Service | Navy |
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b. 1920
| Education | |
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| Undergraduate | Manhattan College |
| Graduate | JD, Columbia University |
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| Born-Died | 1920 |
| Birthplace | New York (NY) |
| Race | White |
Through heavy investments in research and development, Horan led Merck to become the leading U.S.-based manufacturer of prescription drugs in the world. Under Horan’s leadership, Merck doubled their spending on research – spending more than any other pharmaceutical firm.