Leading Skin Treatment
Innovations with Purpose
and Vision

Leading Skin Treatment Innovations with Purpose and Vision

Our Mission

At Propedix, we’re redefining the treatment of skin conditions and infections through breakthrough formulations and innovative delivery systems. Our mission is to meet unmet patient needs with science-backed, clinically proven solutions designed for real-world effectiveness. From over-the-counter remedies to advanced therapeutic options, we’re committed to transforming how dermatological and infectious conditions are treated—safely, effectively, and accessibly.

Our Team

Propedix brings exceptional expertise in developing advanced topical dermatology formulations.

Our team has been instrumental in the R&D, formulation, and commercialization of renowned products such as Tazorac, Bellafill, Juvéderm, SkinPen, Zoryve and Aczone among others. Leveraging a proprietary technology platform, Propedix enhances the activation of traditional active ingredients, ensuring more effective delivery and improved compliance in topical treatments.

Meet our Leading Team of accomplished executives with a passion for innovating in healthcare.

Board of Directors

Bill Haegele

Board Director

KPMG, Deloitte and Touche, Katalyst Surgical, Kogent Surgical
CPA, B.S. San Diego State

Propedix team - Niv Caviar

Niv Caviar

Chief Executive Officer

Allergan, La Jolla Pharma, Suneva Medical, Affymetrix, Accenture, BiVacor
MBA, Harvard Business School

Propedix team - Carl Schanbacher

Dr. Carl Schanbacher

Founder, Chief Medical Officer

• Dermatologist, South End Skin Care, Mass General

• Brigham/Martha’s Vineyard Hospital Department of Surgery

• Assistant Professor Tufts Department of Dermatology

• M.D., University of Nebraska

Leadership Team

Propedix team - Niv Caviar

Niv Caviar

Chief Executive Officer

Allergan, La Jolla Pharma, Suneva Medical, Affymetrix, Accenture, BiVacor
MBA, Harvard Business School

Propedix team - Carl Schanbacher

Dr. Carl Schanbacher

Founder, Chief Medical Officer

• Dermatologist, South End Skin Care, Mass General

• Brigham/Martha’s Vineyard Hospital Department of Surgery

• Assistant Professor Tufts Department of Dermatology

• M.D., University of Nebraska

Propedix team - Carl Swedberg

Carl Swedberg

Chief Commercial Officer

Pfizer, Weight Watchers, Diageo, Pillsbury
MBA, International Marketing, Thunderbird

Dr. Nick Manesis

Chief Technology Officer

Allergan, CooperVision, Ocular Sciences, Revision Optics, Hewlett-Packard Co.
PhD, Chemistry, UC-San Diego

Mike Healey

Controller

Mike Healey is a CPA with over 30 years of experience in medical device and biopharma companies.  He has worked for Microvention, Neomend, Envy Medical, AEON Biopharma, Elevation Spine.  UCLA grad.

Propedix team - Lisa Koch-Hulle

Lisa Koch-Hulle

Clinical Ops. Regulatory Advisor

Alliance Pharma, La Jolla Pharma, Light Sciences, Oncology

B.S., SDSU

Scientific and Medical Advisory Board

Propedix team - David Osborne

Dr. David Osborne

R&D, Scientific Advisory Board

Arcutis, Tolmar, Artix Labs
Ph.D., Univ of Missouri (MS&T)

Dr. Louis Kuchnir

R&D, Scientific Advisory Board​

Dr. Louis Kuchnir founded Kuchnir Dermatology in 2001 where he and colleagues care for a thousand patents weekly.  He served as president of the Massachusetts Academy of Dermatology from 2009-2015. He received his medical degree from Washington University in St. Louis. He earned a PhD in physical chemistry at Harvard University and went to college at MIT. He is board-certified by the American Board of Dermatology.

Dr. Adam Rotunda

R&D, Scientific Advisory Board​

Adam M. Rotunda, M.D. is a double board-certified dermatologist with specialized training in Mohs micrographic and reconstructive surgery. A Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and a fellowship-trained member of the American College of Mohs Surgery, Dr. Rotunda focuses exclusively on skin cancer removal and complex reconstruction at his practice in Newport Beach, California.

Dr. Thanh-Nga Tran

R&D, Scientific Advisory Board​

Thanh-Nga Tran, MD, PhD, graduated from Caltech with a BS in Chemical Engineering before pursuing both her MD and PhD through the Harvard-MIT Health Sciences and Technology program at Harvard Medical School. She completed her doctoral research under Dr. Robert Langer at MIT, focusing on drug delivery and nanotechnology.

Dr. Tran trained in dermatology at the Harvard Combined Dermatology Residency Program and subsequently completed a postdoctoral fellowship with Dr. David Fisher at Massachusetts General Hospital. Her research bridges biomedical engineering, nanotechnology, laser medicine, and drug delivery, with the goal of developing innovative therapies for dermatologic conditions.

Propedix Headquarters

20 Park Plaza Boston, MA 02116, USA

California Office – coming soon