Great American Business Leaders of the 20th Century
Ray T. Parfet, Jr.
Upjohn Company
1969–1987
1969–1987
Upjohn Company
1969–1987
1969–1987
- Industry: Healthcare
- Era: 1960
During Parfet’s career at Upjohn Company, the company expanded from pharmaceuticals to veterinary, agricultural and health care fields. Under his leadership Upjohn developed the first oral anti-diabetes agent, discovered and developed useful broad-spectrum antibiotics, and developed non-steroid anti-inflammatory agents.
Education / Military
- Graduate: University of Michigan