Biogen lures BMS exec to become its CMO

29 October 2024

US biotech major Biogen (Nasdaq: BIIB) today revealed it has appointed Daniel Quirk as chief medical officer and head of medical affairs, effective October 28, 2024. Dr Quirk will report to Dr Priya Singhal, head of development at Biogen.

“At Biogen, scientific and medical leadership is the foundation for everything we do, and this is why we believe Dan will be a perfect fit to lead our Medical Affairs organization going forward,” said Dr Singhal, adding: “With his diverse background in medicine, public health, and business administration, and his extensive experience in medical affairs across both US and global markets, Dan is well-positioned to help drive our leadership forward as we expand further into neurology, immunology, and rare diseases.”

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