Promotion for new boy Riva at Gilead Sciences
Just a few months after joining the US biotech major, Alessandro Riva has received a promotion.
Gilead Sciences (Nasdaq: GILD) said today that it has promoted Dr Riva to the post of executive vice president, Oncology Therapeutics, with responsibility for Gilead's hematology and oncology programs, including cell therapy research and development. Dr Riva will also become a member of Gilead's senior leadership team.
Dr Riva joined Gilead in January 2017 as senior VP, Hematology and Oncology Therapeutic area head. He has been instrumental in expanding Gilead's oncology program with the recent acquisition of Kite Pharma, establishing the company as a leader in the field of cellular therapy. He has also guided the strategy and development of Gilead's broader oncology pipeline during his tenure.
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