SAN BERNARDINO, Calif., July 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Vector Science and Therapeutics Corp. (TSXV: PAIN), a pharmaceutical-grade peptide and precision drug delivery company, today announced that Darryl Drake Jr. serves as President of Valor, its athlete and performance division, and Chairman of the Athletic Board. In this capacity, Darryl Drake Jr. leads the company's commercial strategy, athlete partnership development, and public-facing mission to bring physician-supervised, FDA-regulated peptide therapeutics to athletes, entertainers, and high-performance individuals across the United States and internationally.
About Vector Science and Therapeutics
Vector Science and Therapeutics develops pharmaceutical-grade peptide formulations and therapeutic ultrasound platforms designed to address pain management, tissue repair, and cellular recovery. All products are physician-supervised and FDA-regulated, distinguishing Vector from operators in the unregulated segment of the peptide market. The company is building what Darryl Drake Jr. describes as the first fully vertically integrated peptide and precision drug delivery company positioned for the public markets.
Valor, the division Darryl Drake Jr. leads, functions as the commercial and cultural bridge between Vector's laboratory science and the athletes and entertainers whose platform and lived experience make them the most credible messengers in performance medicine.
About Darryl Drake Jr.
Darryl Drake Jr. brings to Vector a career built at the intersection of leadership, capital formation, network development, and early-stage business growth. He has raised significant capital, built institutional relationships, and created athlete partnerships from the ground up. His ability to translate complex scientific innovation into culturally resonant communication was the central reason Valor was established.
Darryl Drake Jr. grew up in San Bernardino, California, where he developed an early foundation in operations and customer engagement working in his mother's businesses. Discipline and purpose were instilled by his father, who served in law enforcement. Both, Darryl Drake Jr. has noted, shaped the way he approaches business and leadership.
His entry into the therapeutic space was personal before it became professional. Having witnessed firsthand the impact of opioid dependency on individuals and communities, Darryl Drake Jr. identified in Vector a company with the scientific foundation, physician infrastructure, and regulatory standing to offer a meaningful alternative. That alignment of personal conviction and professional opportunity accelerated his commitment to the company and its mission.