Surprise resignation of top long-term Gilead research exec

12 March 2018

In what came as a surprise to most, Gilead Sciences (Nasdaq: GILD) announced today that Norbert Bischofberger has decided to step down from his role as executive vice president, R&D and chief scientific officer, effective at the end of April 2018. He will remain with the company through July.

John McHutchison, currently EVP, clinical research, will be appointed chief scientific officer and assume responsibility for the company's research and development organization.

Also effective in April, Andrew Cheng, EVP, clinical research and development operations, will be appointed chief medical officer. Both Dr McHutchison and Dr Cheng will report to John Milligan, Gilead's president and chief executive.

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