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Swiss biotech ImmunOs Therapeutics today announced the appointment of Dr Constanze Guenther as senior vice president, CMC and technical development. 19 September 2023
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Among last week’s notable news, US drug developer Crinetics Pharmaceuticals released surprisingly good Phase III clinical trial results for its paltusotine in acromegaly. Germany’s Immatics has entered into a collaboration with the USA’s Moderna to develop mRNA-based cancer therapies. US cell and gene based immune-oncology drug developer 2seventry bio last week announced it is cutting its work force by 40% as part of a cost-cutting restructuring, and that chief executive Nick Leschly is stepping down. Also of note, Alnylam received a positive US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory committee vote for its ATTR-cardiomyopathy candidate Onpattro (patisiran). 17 September 2023
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UK biotech start-up Myricx Bio today announced the appointment of Dr Robert McLeod as vice president clinical development. 13 September 2023
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US cell and gene therapy biotech 2seventy bio had a bumpy ride this morning, after it announced a restructuring of its business operations and research and development model to significantly reduce costs while supporting the execution of a prioritized plan for the long-term growth of the company. 12 September 2023
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US clinical-stage liver disease drug developer Madrigal Pharmaceuticals today announced that Bill Sibold has succeeded Dr Paul Friedman as the firm’s chief executive and joined Madrigal’s board of directors. 11 September 2023
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Swiss ophthalmology firm Oculis Holding today announced the appointment of Rebecca Weil to the role of chief commercial officer. 11 September 2023
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Boston, USA-based Glyscend Therapeutics, which is developing a revolutionary approach to treating type 2 diabetes, has appointment of Sapan Shah as chief executive (CEO). 8 September 2023
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UK cancer and infectious disease drug developer Scancell Holdings has appointed Dr Mandeep Sehmi as head of business development, effective immediately. 8 September 2023
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Jane Grogan has been named as executive vice president, head of research at US biotech major Biogen, with the appointment taking effective on October 2. 6 September 2023
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Marie-France Tschudin, president, innovative medicines international and chief commercial officer of Novartis, has decided to leave the Swiss pharma giant and will step down from the executive committee of Novartis. 6 September 2023
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Dr Monica Shaw has joined the commercial leadership team of US pharma major Bristol Myers Squibb’s as senior vice president, major markets. 6 September 2023
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Dutch specialty pharma firm Pleco Therapeutics has appointed Dr Henno Welgemoed in the newly created role of chief medical officer (CMO). 5 September 2023
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Mid-sized French drugmaker Ipsen today revealed the appointment of Christelle Huguet as executive vice president, head of research and development. 4 September 2023
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Shares of Swedish enzyme technology firm Hansa Biopharma were up 3% at 43.82 kronor, after it announced the appointment of Dr Hitto Kaufmann as its chief scientific officer (CSO) effective December 1, 2023. 1 September 2023
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Reeling from a regulatory setback last month, Sage Therapeutics is to undergo a major restructuring in the run-up to its launch of postpartum depression drug Zurzuvae (zuranolone). 1 September 2023
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French drugmaker Sanofi has made a series of changes to its executive team, including the appointment of a new head of research and development. 31 August 2023
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Privately-held Dutch immune-mediated inflammatory diseases company Citryll is the latest stop for experienced biotech chief executive Eduardo Bravo. 29 August 2023
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Belgian G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR) company Confo Therapeutics today announced the appointment of Dieter Weinand as independent chairman of its board of directors, succeeding John Berriman, who is retiring from his current position. 29 August 2023
Biotechnology
German developer of next-generation CAR-T cell therapies for cancer patients, T-CURX GmbH, has announced the appointments of Dr Hans-Peter (HP) Gerber as chairman. 28 August 2023
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Germany’s Bayer has announced that Dr Juergen Eckhardt is to be the new head of business development and licensing / open innovation (BDL/OI) of its Pharmaceuticals Division effective September 1, 2023. 25 August 2023
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US biotech major Amgen has announced that Dr Howard Chang will join the company as senior vice president of research, effective December 16, 2024. 21 November 2024
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Anthony Harnden has been appointed as the new chair of the UK’s Medicine and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). 20 November 2024
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Mirai Bio has announced the appointment of Jens Vogel as the company’s president and chief operating officer (COO). 20 November 2024
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Aclaris Therapeutics has announced an exclusive licensing agreement with Biosion for broad rights to two new antibodies. 19 November 2024
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Privately-held US biotech Georgiamune has announced the appointment of Mark Avagliano as chief business officer (CBO). 19 November 2024
Pharmaceutical
New York-based Mind Medicine, a company developing MM120, a form of LSD (lysergide d-tartrate), for mental health conditions, has announced the appointment of Gregg Pratt, as chief regulatory and quality assurance officer. 19 November 2024
Biotechnology
Belgian biotech start-up ExeVir Bio says it has appointed Michael Garrett as its new chief executive (CEO), effective 1 December 2024. 18 November 2024
Biotechnology
ALX Oncology Holdings, a Californian immuno-oncology company, has announced the appointment of Alan Sandler as chief medical officer (CMO). 14 November 2024
Pharmaceutical
US ophthalmology specialist Ocular Therapeutix announced that Namrata Saroj has joined the Company on a full-time basis as chief business officer (CBO). Dr Saroj previously served as development strategy consultant to Ocular since February 2024. 14 November 2024
Biotechnology
VarmX, a Dutch biotech developing innovative approaches for the bypass of direct oral anticoagulants targeting activated factor Xa (FXa DOACs) and inherited coagulation disorders, has appointed industry veteran John Glasspool (pictured, above) as chief executive. 12 November 2024
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French biotech DiogenX, which is focused on regenerating insulin-producing beta cells for the treatment of diabetes, today announces the appointment of Dr Klara Owen as chief medical officer. 12 November 2024
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Rubedo Life Sciences, a US biopharma developing first-in-class therapies targeting senescent cells which drive age-related diseases, has announced the appointment of Frederick C Beddingfield III, as chief executive officer and board director. 11 November 2024
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US clinical-stage drug developer Acumen Pharmaceuticals has appointed Amy Schacterle as chief regulatory officer and head of quality, reporting to Jim Doherty, president and chief development officer at Acumen. 7 November 2024
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Memo Therapeutics, a privately-held Swiss biotech company translating unique responses into superior medicines to treat viral infections and cancer, has appointed a new chief development officer (CDO). 4 November 2024
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Netherlands-based Tessellate BIO, a pre-clinical stage biotech with a focus on novel synthetic lethality approaches, today announced the appointment of Dr Lara Boyd as chief business officer. 4 November 2024
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US biotech major Biogen revealed it has appointed Daniel Quirk as chief medical officer and head of medical affairs. 29 October 2024
Pharmaceutical
Fennec Pharmaceuticals has announced the addition of three new executives to bolster its leadership team as the company prepares for expanded commercial operations. 28 October 2024
Biotechnology
AAVantgarde has announced the appointment of Lauren Kaskiel as chief business officer (CBO). 22 October 2024
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