Aerosol characterization company Proveris Scientific Corporation, has announced the appointment of Alberto Correia as VP of Technical Services. Correia has held executive positions at a number of companies, including Horizon Technologies, SeqLL, Harvard Apparatus Regenerative Technology (now Biostage), and Cambridge Biomedical. In his new role, Correia will … [Read more...] about Proveris Scientific appoints Alberto Correia as VP of Technical Services
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MedPharm appoints Eugene Ciolfi as President and CEO
CDMO MedPharm has announced the appointment of former DPT Laboratories executive Eugene Ciolfi as President and CEO, replacing Co-Founder Andy Muddle, who will remain "in an ambassadorial role." Ciolfi was most recently VP and Site Head at Torrent Pharma. According to MedPharm, Ciolfi will guide the company as it expands into commercial manufacturing and new … [Read more...] about MedPharm appoints Eugene Ciolfi as President and CEO
Insmed CEO Will Lewis becomes chairman of the board as Donald Hayden, Jr steps down
Insmed Incorporated has announced that its Chairman of the Board Donald Hayden, Jr is stepping down as chairman and will be replaced by Insmed President and CEO Will Lewis. Hayden, who served as chairman for 13 years, will continue as a director. Former AstraZeneca CEO David Brennan has been elected as lead independent director. In addition, former Johnson & … [Read more...] about Insmed CEO Will Lewis becomes chairman of the board as Donald Hayden, Jr steps down
Impel NeuroPharma appoints Ellen A. Lubman as Chief Business Officer
Intranasal drug developer Impel NeuroPharma has announced the appointment of former Allergan VP of External Science & Innovation Ellen A. Lubman as Chief Business Officer. Her previous experience also includes stints at Kadmon Pharmaceuticals and Bristol-Myers Squibb. According to the company, Lubman will head up partnering and acquisition activities. In August … [Read more...] about Impel NeuroPharma appoints Ellen A. Lubman as Chief Business Officer
Nevan Charles Elam joins board of Softhale
Belgian soft mist inhaler company Softhale has announced the appointment of Nevan Charles Elam to its board of directors. Currently Chairman and CEO of Rezolute, Elam was formerly Senior VP and Head of the Pulmonary Business Unit at Nektar Therapeutics. He has served on the boards of Nektar spin-out Pearl Therapeutics and Aerogen, and currently serves on the board of … [Read more...] about Nevan Charles Elam joins board of Softhale
David Harris joins Cambridge Design Partnership
Cambridge Design Partnership (CDP) has announced the appointment of OINDP device designer David Harris to head up the company's respiratory drug delivery development business. According to CDP, the company is entering "a new phase of growth in the sector." Harris was previously Head of Respiratory Drug Delivery at PA Consulting and at Team Consulting and also … [Read more...] about David Harris joins Cambridge Design Partnership
Phillips-Medisize CEO Matt Jennings appointed to Dance Biopharm board of directors
Dance Biopharm has announced the appointment of Phillips-Medisize President and CEO Matt Jennings to its board of directors. Phillips-Medisize is developing a connected version of Dance’s insulin soft mist inhaler device. Jennings joined Phillips-Medisize as Chairman, CEO and President in 2011; his prior experience includes 5 years as President of Teleflex and 2 … [Read more...] about Phillips-Medisize CEO Matt Jennings appointed to Dance Biopharm board of directors
Experic hires OINDP specialist, announces plans for new facility and DPI services
US-based pharmaceutical supply services firm Experic is expanding its focus with the appointment of DPI expert Justin Lacombe as Director of Pharmaceutical Development and Manufacturing Services and the announcement that the company has leased a new facility that will offer development and manufacturing services for a variety of dosage forms, including dry powder … [Read more...] about Experic hires OINDP specialist, announces plans for new facility and DPI services
Dance Biopharm appoints Anne Whitaker as CEO
Inhaled insulin developer Dance Biopharm has announced the appointment of former Novoclem Pharmaceuticals President and CEO Anne Whitaker as a Director and CEO as of October 1st, 2018. In addition to founding and heading up inhaled drug developer Novoclem, Whitaker has also held executive positions at Bausch Health, Synta Pharmaceuticals, Sanofi, and GSK. Earlier … [Read more...] about Dance Biopharm appoints Anne Whitaker as CEO
Roivant launches new company to develop cromolyn inhalation solution
Roivant, which recently acquired Patara Pharma's cromolyn sodium inhalation solution for the treatment of chronic cough in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), has launched a company called Respivant to develop the drug. The new company will be led by former Patara CEO Bill Gerhart. Gerhart has extensive experience in inhaled drug development; having … [Read more...] about Roivant launches new company to develop cromolyn inhalation solution