Swiss drug major Novartis said on Sunday (January 12), that Herve Hoppenot, president of Novartis Oncology, will leave the company with immediate effect having decided to “pursue a career opportunity outside of the organization.” 13 January 2014
German privately-owned pharma company Priaxon AG has appointed Constance Hoefer as chief development officer (CDO) to oversee non-clinical and early clinical development. 9 January 2014
Somewhat sooner than expected, Isael’s Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, the world’s largest generics drugmaker, has confirmed recent reports, saying that Erez Vigodman has been appointed president and chief executive, effective February 11. 9 January 2014
Merck Serono, the biotech unit of Germany’s Merck KGaA (MRK: DE), has named Steven Hildemann as global chief medical officer and head of global medical and safety for the Merck Serono division. 9 January 2014
US biotech company Promedior has announced that industry veteran William Hodder has joined the company as Vice President of Business Development. 8 January 2014
US biopharmaceutical company Blend Therapeutics has appointed pharmaceutical industry veteran Richard Wooster as chief scientific officer. 7 January 2014
Speculation is mounting that Israel’s Teva Pharmaceutical Industries is about to appoint a new chief executive, after ousting 18-month incumbent of the post, Jeremy Levin, last October. 7 January 2014
US drugmaker Mylan says that Rakesh Bamzai has joined the company and has been appointed president, India commercial and emerging markets. 4 January 2014
US synthetic biology companies Agilis Biotherapeutics and Intrexon have entered an exclusive channel collaboration to develop DNA-based therapeutics for Friedreich's ataxia, a rare genetic neurodegenerative disease. 1 January 2014
The supervisory board of German drugs and chemicals major Bayer (BAYN: DE) has appointed Kemal Malik to the Board of Management with the responsibility for innovation and taking over the North America region. 20 December 2013
French pharmaceutical company Ipsen has announced the appointment of Dominique Brard as Executive Vice President in charge of Human Resources of the Ipsen group in place of Etienne de Blois. 19 December 2013
Sydney-based companion diagnostic and personalized medicine company Clarity has appointed Alan Taylor as its new executive chairman to the board. 19 December 2013
German biotechnology company Lophius Biosciences GmbH has announced that Dr Robert Phelps has joined the company as director of business operations. 16 December 2013
Privately-held UK biotech Curve Therapeutics today announced the further strengthening of its leadership team with the appointments of Andre Hoekema as chairman of the board and Cora Griffin as head of business development. 2 October 2024
NK:IO, a London startup developing a cell therapy for treating solid tumors, has announced the appointment of a permant chief executive and the finalization of a seed funding round. 2 October 2024
Halda Therapeutics, a US biotech company advancing cancer treatments, announced the appointment of Christian Schade as president and chief executive. 1 October 2024
Nxera Pharma has entered a new commercial partnership agreement with fellow Japanese drugmaker Shionogi regarding the distribution and sales for Quviviq (daridorexant 25 and 50mg) in Japan. 1 October 2024
AstronauTx, a biotech developing novel treatments for Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders, has announced the appointment of Jane Rhodes as chief executive officer. 1 October 2024
Privately-held German pain specialist Grünenthal has appointed Jan Adams its new chief commercial officer (CCO) and a member of the corporate executive board. 30 September 2024
USA-based engineered regulatory T cells (Tregs) company GentiBio today announced the appointment of Dr Mark Bach as chief medical officer. 30 September 2024
Acadia Pharmaceuticals has appointed Catherine Owen Adams to succeed Steve Davis as chief executive (CEO) and a member of its board of directors. 28 September 2024
Recently-created by US biotech incubator Flagship Pioneering, Abiologics has announced the appointment of Maria-Chiara Magnone as its chief scientific officer. 26 September 2024
German privately-held biotech ARTCLINE Bio-Therapies today announced the appointment of Dirk Hessel as additional managing director of the company. 23 September 2024
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