In a new job - January 26, 2015
Targovax Names 2 Executives
Targovax of Norway appointed two new executives, effective Jan. 5. Anne-Kirsti Aksnes, PhD, the new vice president of clinical development, has 20 years of experience within clinical research and development in pharmaceuticals and biotechnology industries and 10 years of experience in clinical physiology. Previously, she was the vice president for clinical research in Algeta ASA […]
In a new job - January 8, 2015
Astra Names New Staff
AstraZeneca announced that Robert Iannone would be taking over its immuno-oncology drug development operations, a little more than a month after former senior vice president and head of immuno-oncology Rachel Humphrey left the company for undisclosed personal reasons at the end of November 2014. At about the same time, Peter Emtage, who was part of […]
In a new job - January 6, 2015
Novo’s Soerensen to Step Down
Novo Nordisk’s board likely will begin its search soon for the successor to Chief Executive Officer Lars Rebien Soerensen, who recently announced he will not serve out the rest of his contract to 2019 and could leave his post as early as next year. Among the names mentioned is the company’s President Kaare Schultz, who was […]
In a new job - November 25, 2014
Lundbeck CEO Steps Down
Lundbeck CEO Ulf Wiinberg is out of a job after failing to follow procedures on stock ownership. Wiinberg accepted shares of Stratified Medical from its founder last year without permission, violating the company’s internal policies, according to Lundbeck. And it’s an “aggravating circumstance” that Lundbeck later invested about 19 million Danish kronor, equal to US$3.2 […]
In a new job - November 21, 2014
Moberg Names New U.S. GM
Moberg Pharma AB has appointed Jeff Vernimb as General Manager for its U.S. operations and a member of Moberg’s management team, effective December 15. Vernimb brings to Moberg more than 25 years of experience in consumer health products’ marketing and sales in multi-national and smaller entrepreneurial businesses. Prior to his position with Moberg, Vernimb was vice […]
In a new job - November 5, 2014
Targovax Names New CEO
Gunnar Gårdemyr has been named the new CEO of Norwegian company Targovax, effective Jan. 12, 2015. Gårdemyr has spent 30 years in the international pharmaceutical and biotech industries and brings experience in management, business development, mergers and acquisitions, global marketing and commercial strategy to Targovax. Currently he is the corporate advisor for Acino Pharma in […]
