"Even though these awards seem lofty, compared to software startups, it is chump change."

Exactly right, Rak, plus with all the share already outstanding the dilution is minimal. And if someone gets $20 million of stock for free if that means the stock is at $20, I am rooting for that person whole-heartedly! May he get $40 million!

Forget about fairness, just show us the money... eventually!

Here's another thing to think about, on a different topic, the amount of money the big Pharmas funnel to Doctors under the guise of consulting. Apparently the docs get paid big sums to host and talk about their drugs at seminars, etc. Guess what, another reason why a new drug has some issues in marketing, and another reason why a big Pharma partner is needed for marketing success.