First 90 Days


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    Want better cancer treatments? Make biopharma more like Silicon Valley

    Alicia Zhou brings startup bona fides to the nonprofit Cancer Research Institute to promote defragmentation of the cancer research effort.

    By Sept. 24, 2024
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    With a new oncology R&D head, Takeda revamps its strategy

    The company is using a “three-by-four” approach to sharpen its cancer R&D aims.

    By Alexandra Pecci • Aug. 27, 2024
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    After an obesity deal with Novo, Omega’s new business head is on the hunt for more partners

    With a career focused on striking deals, Kaan Certel is hoping to lead the Flagship-backed biotech with an mRNA platform into its next phase of growth. 

    By June 24, 2024
  • Daniel Paterson, CEO, Verastem Oncology
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    With an ovarian KRAS combo ready for review, Verastem’s CEO is poised for the transition

    As its FDA filing approaches, Verastem Oncology CEO Daniel Paterson wants to go from “The Little Engine That Could” to a major oncology player.

    By April 4, 2024
  • Dr. Juan Camilo Arjona Ferreira, chief medical officer, Organon
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    Organon’s chief medical officer wants to change how the world sees women’s health

    Dr. Juan Camilo Arjona Ferreira joined Organon in September and says the company is “like a lighthouse in women’s health” in its visibility and focus.

    By Nov. 22, 2023
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    Why Senda’s new chief medical officer says targeted delivery tech is like ‘science fiction’

    The Flagship-backed biotech believes the secret to more precise drug delivery lies in the nanoparticles of plants and fungi.

    By Alexandra Pecci • Sept. 26, 2023
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    A rare disease veteran, Inozyme’s new CEO sharpens the company’s focus

    After taking the reins from the company’s founding CEO, Douglas Treco is guiding Inozyme through the clinic.

    By Alexandra Pecci • July 11, 2023
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    A BMS exec’s journey around the world in 90 days

    As BMS grapples with upcoming patent cliffs, Emma Charles, the new SVP of intercontinental markets, is focused on expanding its footprint.

    By Karissa Waddick • July 5, 2023
  • Martine van Vugt, executive vice president and chief strategy officer, Genmab
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    From science to strategy, this exec is painting Genmab’s bigger picture into the next decade

    Martine van Vugt, recently named Genmab’s chief strategy officer and executive vice president, aims to usher in the company’s next wave of "knock your socks off" antibodies.

    By May 2, 2023
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    The ‘recovering academic’ leading Allogene to the next stage of cell therapy

    Zachary Roberts joined Allogene at the beginning of this year to lead the company's R&D and bring allogeneic cell therapy to the forefront.

    By March 2, 2023
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    Brian Fox is bringing ‘fresh eyes’ to ad agency Klick

    Why the recently appointed president of commercial solutions sees near limitless potential to expand Klick’s footprint across the life sciences — and how generative AI is playing a role.

    By Karissa Waddick • Feb. 13, 2023
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    Entact Bio’s CEO is leading the company out of stealth and into a new age of protein enhancement

    Victoria Richon’s latest venture is in the burgeoning field of protein-enhancing drugs that could target a range of diseases.

    By Kelly Bilodeau • Feb. 6, 2023
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    Dr. Sy Pretorius, Eversana’s new COO, is flipping the script on his career

    With a long history in the clinical space, Pretorius is now applying those deep insights to the commercial side of the business.

    By Dec. 9, 2022
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    Coming out of stealth, RIGImmune aims to catch up with ever-mutating viruses

    President Susan Sobolov discusses how the startup is building on the work of two powerhouse Yale scientists to advance candidates for viruses — and beyond.

    By Kelly Bilodeau • Oct. 13, 2022
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    First 90 Days: Adaptive Biotech’s Tycho Peterson

    A long-time analyst, Tycho Peterson brings his business savvy to the C-suite at Adaptive, where he began as CFO in June with a knowledge of what works and what doesn't in the diagnostics space.

    By Sept. 1, 2022
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    First 90 Days: Agios Pharmaceuticals’ Brian Goff

    The rare disease veteran and first-time CEO is bringing his expertise to the company as it launches the first FDA-approved treatment for pyruvate kinase (PK) deficiency.

    By Alexandra Pecci • Aug. 22, 2022
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    Anjarium Biosciences’ CEO on its next-gen gene therapies

    Stephen Yoo aims to build on the buzz around the company’s leading-edge gene therapy tech.

    By Kim Ribbink • July 15, 2022
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    First 90 Days: Editas Medicine’s Gilmore O’Neill

    The first-time CEO is flexing new muscles as he steers the gene editing company through clinical trials and beyond.

    By June 13, 2022
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    First 90 Days: Janssen Immunology’s David Jimenez

    The long-time company man discusses the mega-drugmaker’s plans for growth and why, if you meet with him, you should plan on sipping coffee.

    By June 6, 2022
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    First 90 Days: Sosei Heptares’ Chris Cargill

    The company’s new CEO is looking to drive growth through collaboration and transparency.

    By Kim Ribbink • May 31, 2022
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    First 90 Days: Syneos Health’s Michelle Keefe

    The newly minted CEO is leaning on her 30 years of experience leading high-performance teams to make her mark at Syneos.

    By May 23, 2022
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    Lessons from improv: Shankar Narayanan’s ‘yes, and’ approach to healthcare leadership

    Real Chemistry's CEO is bringing a unique set of skills to the role as he sets off on a company-wide listening tour.

    By April 4, 2022
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    BioMarin’s new global head of advocacy is tackling the holy grail of patient engagement

    In her new role, Dr. Roz is keeping her patient-first approach.

    By March 21, 2022
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    New Capsida Biotherapeutics CEO Peter Anastasiou aims to bring AAV therapy to reality

    Read what Capsida CEO Peter Anastasiou has planned for his new role. 

    By Feb. 3, 2022