Takeda exec jumps ship to join Biogen

US biotech major Biogen (Nasdaq: BIIB) has appointed Mark Hernon as senior vice president, chief information officer, effective December 4.

Mr Hernon joins Biogen with more than 30 years of experience in information technology (IT) and strategic leadership. In recent years with Takeda Pharmaceutical, he was the regional CIO for the Americas and global head of R&D, QA and HR Systems, as well as VP of operations for the Cambridge, MA site. He was most recently the global head of R&D site strategy and operations, where he led the global transformation of Takeda’s R&D footprint.

In his new role at Biogen, Mr Hernon will lead the global IT organization and be responsible for accelerating and supporting Biogen’s operations through delivery of innovative technology capabilities, systems, and tools that align with Biogen’s corporate strategy.