PCVX - Leadership updates

Luis Jodar, Ph.D., Former Pfizer Chief Medical Officer for Vaccines and Infectious Diseases with Extensive Leadership Experience Across Clinical Development and Medical Affairs for Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccines Prevnar 13 and Prevnar 20, Joins Vaxcyte as Chief Medical Officer David McAvoy, J.D., Former Teva Chief Legal Officer, Joins Vaxcyte as Chief Legal Officer Topline Safety, Tolerability and Immunogenicity Data from VAX-31 Adult Phase 3 OPUS-1 Pivotal Trial Expected by End of October 2026 SAN CARLOS, Calif., Sept. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vaxcyte, Inc. (NASDAQ:PCVX), a clinical-stage vaccine innovation company, today announced the appointments of experienced industry leaders

BRISBANE, Calif., March 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vera Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VERA), a biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing transformative treatments for patients with serious immunological diseases, today announced the appointment of Jane Wright-Mitchell, Pharm.D., J.D., as Chief Legal Officer, effective immediately. "Jane has worked with Vera Therapeutics previously as a strategic legal consultant and brings a depth and breadth of experience in supporting companies through regulatory approvals, commercialization, and intellectual property management," said Marshall Fordyce, M.D., Founder and CEO of Vera Therapeutics. "As we near the potential launch of

Final Data from VAX-24 Infant Phase 2 Dose-Finding Study Consistent with Previously Reported Positive Interim Data; Provide Additional Evidence Supporting Higher VAX-31 Doses Being Evaluated in Ongoing Infant Phase 2 Study Modified VAX-31 Infant Phase 2 Dose-Finding Study Advanced to Third and Final Stage Company Expects to Initiate VAX-31 Adult Pivotal, Non-Inferiority Study in December 2025 with Topline Data in 2026 Company Establishing Fill-Finish Manufacturing in North Carolina as Key Element of Long-Term United States Commercial Supply Strategy, Aligned with Administration's Focus on Strengthening Domestic Biomanufacturing and Representing up to $1 Billion in Manufacturing and Servi

SAN CARLOS, Calif., May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vaxcyte, Inc. (NASDAQ:PCVX), a vaccine innovation company engineering high-fidelity vaccines to protect humankind from the consequences of bacterial diseases, today announced it has appointed Dr. Olivier Brandicourt, a veteran biopharmaceutical industry executive and the former Chief Executive Officer of Sanofi S.A., to its Board of Directors. "We are thrilled to welcome Olivier to Vaxcyte's Board of Directors," said Grant Pickering, Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of Vaxcyte. "He brings a wealth of biopharmaceutical expertise, with significant experience in commercial strategy and execution within the global vaccine market.

SAN CARLOS, Calif., July 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vaxcyte, Inc. (NASDAQ:PCVX), a vaccine innovation company engineering high-fidelity vaccines to protect humankind from the consequences of bacterial diseases, today announced it has appointed John Furey, a seasoned industry expert, to its Board of Directors. "We are thrilled to welcome John to Vaxcyte's Board of Directors and look forward to benefiting from his wealth of biopharmaceutical and vaccine expertise, including the manufacture, supply and commercialization of pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (PCVs)," said Grant Pickering, Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of Vaxcyte. "As we continue to progress our PCV candidates, VAX-24

-- Ms. Jones Joins Vaxcyte With Over 20 Years of Experience Leading People and Culture Strategies Across Multiple Industries -- SAN CARLOS, Calif., Jan. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vaxcyte, Inc. (NASDAQ:PCVX), a clinical-stage vaccine innovation company engineering high-fidelity vaccines to protect humankind from the consequences of bacterial diseases, today announced the appointment of Whitney Jones as Chief People Officer. Ms. Jones will lead Vaxcyte's human resources strategy and operations, including people and culture, talent acquisition and management, learning and development, total rewards and employee engagement. "At Vaxcyte, we are proud to cultivate a culture that values coll

SAN CARLOS, Calif., Nov. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vaxcyte, Inc. (NASDAQ:PCVX), a vaccine innovation company engineering high-fidelity vaccines to protect humankind from the consequences of bacterial diseases, today announced the appointment of Jacks Lee to its Board of Directors. "We are pleased to welcome Jacks, an accomplished industry leader with extensive biopharmaceutical and vaccine manufacturing, supply and operations expertise, to Vaxcyte's Board of Directors as we continue to realize our mission of developing vaccines to address serious bacterial illnesses," said Grant Pickering, Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of Vaxcyte. "Jacks will provide strategic insights across

-- Vaxcyte has Appointed Mark Wiggins, M.B.A. as Chief Business Officer and Jakub Simon M.D., M.S. as Chief Medical Officer as the Company Prepares to Enter Next Phase of Growth -- SAN CARLOS, Calif., Oct. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vaxcyte, Inc. (NASDAQ:PCVX), a clinical-stage vaccine innovation company engineering high-fidelity vaccines to protect humankind from the consequences of bacterial diseases, today announced the appointment of Mark Wiggins as Chief Business Officer and Jakub Simon as Chief Medical Officer. Both Mark and Jakub are accomplished industry leaders who bring vast expertise that will support the continued growth and advancement of the Company. "We are delighted to

BOTHELL, Wash., Jan. 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Athira Pharma, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATHA), a late clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing small molecules to restore neuronal health and stop neurodegeneration, today announced the appointment of Grant Pickering to its Board of Directors. Mr. Pickering is Chief Executive Officer, co-founder and member of the Board of Directors at Vaxcyte, Inc. (NASDAQ:PCVX), a vaccine innovation company engineering high-fidelity vaccines to protect humankind from the consequences of bacterial diseases. "Grant is an accomplished life sciences leader with considerable experience across all stages of development and commercialization of new med

-- Company Expects to Submit VAX-24 IND Application to FDA in Q1 2022 -- -- Completed Manufacture of VAX-24 GMP Drug Product and GLP Toxicology Study -- FOSTER CITY, Calif., Nov. 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vaxcyte, Inc. (NASDAQ:PCVX), a next-generation vaccine company seeking to improve global health by developing superior and novel vaccines designed to prevent or treat some of the most common and deadly infectious diseases worldwide, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2021 and provided a business update. "We continue to make meaningful progress with the IND-enabling activities for VAX-24, our lead, 24-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV

FOSTER CITY, Calif., Oct. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vaxcyte, Inc. (NASDAQ:PCVX), a next-generation vaccine company seeking to improve global health by developing superior and novel vaccines designed to prevent or treat some of the most common and deadly infectious diseases worldwide, today announced it has appointed Carlos Paya and Michael Kamarck, accomplished industry leaders, to its board of directors. Dr. Paya will also serve as the Board Chair. Kurt von Emster, a longtime director who served as Interim Chair, will remain on the board. "We are pleased to have Carlos and Michael join our board of directors to help us scale and advance our business to deliver next-generation vaccines

FOSTER CITY, Calif., Aug. 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vaxcyte, Inc. (NASDAQ:PCVX), a next-generation vaccine company seeking to improve global health by developing superior and novel vaccines designed to prevent or treat some of the most common and deadly infectious diseases worldwide, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021 and provided a business update. "The public health community continues to affirm the need for vaccines that can offer broader protection to prevent pneumococcal disease and, importantly, reach an expanded population including adults aged 50 and older as well as those at higher risk due to existing health conditions," said Grant Pi