The International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations (IFPMA) has named David Ricks, the chairman and chief executive of US pharma major Eli Lilly, as its new president. 11 December 2018
Adam Schechter, president of Global Human Health (GHH) at US pharma giant Merck & Co, is stepping down from his current position as of December 31, 2018, and will be shifting to an advisory capacity to the chief executive. 11 December 2018
Following the previously-announced plans of John Milligan to step down from the top post by year-end, US biotech major Gilead Sciences has named Daniel O'Day as chairman and chief executive, effective March 1, 2019. 10 December 2018
Daniel O'Day, chief executive of Roche Pharmaceuticals and member of the Roche corporate executive committee, will be stepping down from his role as of December 31, 2018. 10 December 2018
Ireland-headquartered pioneering inflammasone company Inflazome has announced the appointment of Dr Thomas Jung as its chief medical officer. 30 November 2018
Israel and USA-based biotech Anchiano Therapeutics today announced the appointment of David Kerstein, as the company’s new chief medical officer (CMO). 27 November 2018
Greg MacMichael, the former global head of cell and gene therapy technical development and manufacturing at Swiss pharma giant Novartis, is one of five new recruits to join Axovant Sciences. 26 November 2018
With current Gilead Sciences chief executive John Milligan standing down at the end of the year, the announcement on his successor is one of the most eagerly-awaited in biopharma at present. 21 November 2018
UK-based Mundipharma has agreed a deal worth up to $600 million to acquire exclusive Japanese rights for Invossa (TissueGene-C) with South Korean firm Kolon Life Science. 19 November 2018
UK-headquartered commercial-stage biotech firm Orchard Therapeutics today announced two additions to its global commercial leadership team, appointing Robin Kenselaar as senior vice president and general manager, EMEA commercial operations, and Brad Mathis as vice president, US commercial operations. 8 November 2018
When Per Falk, Ferring’s chief science officer, assumes the additional responsibility of becoming president of the executive committee on January 1 next year, he will be the envy of many big pharma leaders. 5 November 2018
Michel Pettigrew, the most senior officer at privately-held drugmaker Ferring, is to retire at the end of the year, the Switzerland-based company has announced. 31 October 2018
US biotech Celgene has appointed Dr Alise Reicin as president, global clinical development, reporting to Mark Alles, chairman and chief executive, effective November 1, 2018. 24 October 2018
Simon Jose, a Brit who has spent more than 30 years in pharma, is to become chief commercial officer of Idorsia, the research-based spin-out from Actelion following the latter’s acquisition by Johnson & Johnson. 23 October 2018
Swedish firm Medivir has announced that Uli Hacksell will replace Christine Lind as chief executive, with immediate effect, just 18 months after she took up the position. 16 October 2018
Jesper Brandgaard (pictured above) is to retire after 20 years with Danish pharma major Novo Nordisk, vacating the role of executive vice president, Biopharm and Legal Affairs. 15 October 2018
Incoming Pfizer chief executive Albert Bourla is to stamp his mark firmly on the company’s leadership, as the firm announced a new executive team ready to clock on from the commencement of his tenure next year. 10 October 2018
Ireland-headquartered generic and OTC drugmaker Perrigo, which recently said it was restructuring into two separate units, has announced the appointment of Murray Kessler as president, chief executive and member of the board of directors, effective immediately. 10 October 2018
Stalicla, a privately-held Swiss biotech, today announced that Dr Paulo Fontoura will be joining its drug development team as chief scientific and clinical development advisor. 19 September 2024
US contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) BioCentriq has appointed Syed Husain as its new chief executive (CEO), and as a member of the board of directors. 19 September 2024
Structure Therapeutics, a specialist in small molecule treatments for metabolic and pulmonary diseases, has announced key leadership appointments. 18 September 2024
Californian biopharma 89bio, a company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for the treatment of liver and cardiometabolic diseases, has announced an important appointment. 17 September 2024
British biotech IMU Biosciences has announced key changes to its leadership team as it looks to grow in the field of precision medicine. 17 September 2024
Ohio, USA-based Trailhead Biosystems has appointed Josh Snow as its new chief commercial officer, as the company moves to expand its presence in the commercial market with its iPSC-derived human cell products. 16 September 2024
Under pressure from certain shareholders, autoimmune diseases specialist Aurinia Pharmaceuticals on Friday said it has restructured its board of directors. 14 September 2024
US neurological diseases specialist Ovid Therapeutics has announced the promotion of Meg Alexander to president and chief operating officer (COO). 12 September 2024
French cancer focused biotech Transgene has appointed two seasoned leaders in oncology who will be instrumental in advancing the company’s innovative immunotherapy programs 10 September 2024
Italy-based biotech AAVantgarde Bio has appointed Jayashree Sahni as its new chief medical officer, replacing Naveed Shams, who has held the role since 2022. 10 September 2024
California’s Lykos Therapeutics is still trying to regroup after being rocked by the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) rejection of midomafetamine (MDMA) capsules for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). 6 September 2024
Biosimilar-focused biopharmaceutical company and contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) Tanvex BioPharma has named Stephen Lam its new chief executive (CEO). 5 September 2024
Novocure (Nasdaq: NVCR) has announced that chief executive Asaf Danziger will retire at the end of 2024, with current chief financial officer Ashley Cordova set to succeed him as CEO. 4 September 2024