VSTM - Leadership updates

Accomplished biopharmaceutical executive Michael P. Bailey appointed President and CEO to advance Verastem’s commercial business and lead pipeline asset advancement for VS-7375, a potential best-in-class investigational oral KRAS G12D (ON/OFF) inhibitor Daniel Paterson to retire as President and CEO following a 35-year career in the biopharmaceutical industry; will remain as an advisor and member of Verastem’s Board of Directors Verastem Oncology (NASDAQ:VSTM), a biopharmaceutical company committed to advancing new medicines for patients with RAS/MAPK pathway-driven cancers, today announced that Michael P. Bailey has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective

Verastem Oncology (NASDAQ:VSTM), a biopharmaceutical company committed to advancing new medicines for patients with RAS/MAPK pathway-driven cancers, today announced the appointment of Michael P. Bailey to its Board of Directors. The Company also announced that Robert Gagnon stepped down from the Board following the end of his term on May 21, 2026. "We are excited to have Michael join our Board as he brings more than three decades of experience leading global pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, with a proven track record of taking oncology medicines from clinical development through successful commercialization, including landmark therapies like ERBITUX®," said Daniel Paterson, pre

John Johnson, current board member, appointed to chairman of the board Michael Kauffman, M.D., Ph.D., lead director since 2016, appointed to president of development Commercial launch progresses as RAMP 301 Phase 3 confirmatory trial in recurrent LGSOC completes additional patient enrollment; topline data anticipated in mid-2027 Verastem Oncology (NASDAQ:VSTM), a biopharmaceutical company committed to advancing new medicines for patients with RAS/MAPK pathway-driven cancers, today announced strategic leadership changes to accelerate its next phase of growth. Michael Kauffman, M.D., Ph.D., currently lead director of the Board, has been appointed as the president of development and will jo

Avutometinib plus defactinib granted priority review by FDA in December 2024, under the accelerated approval pathway, for KRAS mutant recurrent LGSOC; PDUFA action date set for June 30, 2025 Filed an investigational new drug application in the U.S. for VS-7375, an oral KRAS G12D (ON/OFF) inhibitor RAMP 205 trial in 1L metastatic pancreatic cancer continues to progress with an additional dose cohort added and enrollment across all dose-level cohorts on track to complete in Q1 Company cash, cash equivalents, and investments of $88.8 million as of December 31, 2024; pro forma $151.3 million including debt refinancing and equity issuance with Oberland, and equity issuance under at-the-market

New executive leadership supports the company's transition to a fully integrated commercial-stage organization in a year of transformative growth with a potential new product launch in mid-2025. Verastem Oncology (NASDAQ:VSTM), a biopharmaceutical company committed to advancing new medicines for patients with RAS/MAPK pathway-driven cancers, today announced the appointment of Matthew E. Ros as chief operating officer. In his role, Mr. Ros will report to Dan Paterson, president and chief executive officer, and will serve on the company's executive leadership team. "We are thrilled to welcome Matt to Verastem Oncology at an important time as we prepare for a mid-2025 product launch and th

Shoshana Shendelman Steps Down as CEO; Les Funtleyder Appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer Announces Business Updates NEW YORK, Dec. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:APLT), a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to creating transformative treatments for rare disease, today announced the following leadership changes, effective immediately: John H. Johnson, a recognized leader in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry, has been named Executive Chairman;Dr. Shoshana Shendelman has stepped down as Chair and CEO; andLes Funtleyder, Applied Therapeutics' Chief Financial Officer, has been named Interim Chief Executive Officer. Mr. John

Plan to announce topline RAMP 201 data with the start of planned rolling NDA submission for avutometinib and defactinib combination in recurrent low-grade serous ovarian cancer in Q2 2024 FDA Fast Track Designation granted for avutometinib in combination with adagrasib for the treatment of KRAS G12C-mutated metastatic non-small cell lung cancer FDA Fast Track Designation granted for avutometinib plus defactinib in combination with sotorasib for the treatment of KRAS G12C-mutated metastatic non-small cell lung cancer Initial safety and efficacy results from the RAMP 205 trial of avutometinib and defactinib in combination with current standard of care in first-line metastatic pancreatic

Dr. Hayslip to lead development programs for avutometinib, including Verastem Oncology's international confirmatory Phase 3 RAMP 301 clinical trial, and advance pipeline assets Verastem Oncology (NASDAQ:VSTM), a biopharmaceutical company committed to advancing new medicines for patients with cancer, today announced the appointment of John Hayslip, M.D., an accomplished oncologist with deep clinical research, development, and commercialization experience, to chief medical officer where he will lead the Company's clinical and medical strategy. Dr. Hayslip succeeds Louis J. Denis, M.D., who recently departed the company. "John is a recognized leader in oncology with broad expertise across

Brian Stuglik to Retire from CEO Role; Continue to Serve on Company's Board of Directors Verastem Oncology (NASDAQ:VSTM) (the "Company"), a biopharmaceutical company committed to advancing new medicines for patients with cancer, announced today that Dan Paterson, President and Chief Operating Officer, has been promoted to President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Brian Stuglik will retire from the CEO role and remain a member of the Board of Directors. These changes will be effective August 1, 2023, allowing for a smooth leadership transition. "On behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to thank Brian for his leadership during which the Company emerged as a recognized innovato

Verastem Oncology (NASDAQ:VSTM), a biopharmaceutical company committed to advancing new medicines for patients with cancer, today announced the appointment of Karin Tollefson to its Board of Directors, effective May 15, 2023. Dr. Tollefson is the Senior Vice President and Head of Global Medical Affairs at Seagen Inc. where she has led the medical organization through the successful launches of three practice-changing medicines and established a global medical affairs organization. "Karin's deep oncology and pharmaceutical experience and her work bringing groundbreaking new medicines to patients will be important as Verastem moves from late-stage development to commercial preparation," sai

Verastem Oncology (NASDAQ:VSTM), a biopharmaceutical company committed to advancing new medicines for patients with cancer, today announced the appointment of Robert Gagnon to its Board of Directors, effective December 13, 2022. Mr. Gagnon is the Chief Financial Officer and Operating Partner at Gurnet Point Capital, a healthcare venture capital and private equity fund and the former Chief Business Officer and Chief Financial Officer at Verastem Oncology. "Rob's expertise in all areas of biopharmaceutical finance, including his ability to navigate complex business challenges, combined with his deep understanding of Verastem's goals and operations, will be invaluable to Verastem's work," sai

Verastem Oncology (NASDAQ:VSTM), a biopharmaceutical company committed to advancing new medicines for patients with cancer, today announced the appointment of Anil Kapur to its Board of Directors, effective October 20, 2022. Mr. Kapur is the Executive Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Chief Commercial Officer at Geron Corporation. "Anil's deep experience in oncology and his track record of product launch and commercial operations excellence will be invaluable as Verastem works to bring its lead compound RAF/MEK clamp VS-6766 in combinations across RAS-driven tumors to patients," said Michael Kauffman, M.D., Ph.D., Lead Director of the Verastem Oncology Board of Directors. "I am please

Verastem Oncology (NASDAQ:VSTM), a biopharmaceutical company committed to advancing new medicines for patients battling cancer, today announced the appointment of Michelle Robertson to its Board of Directors, effective November 15, 2021. Ms. Robertson, who is the Chief Financial Officer at Editas Medicine, will chair the audit committee. She will fill a vacancy created by Gina Consylman, who is stepping down from the Board later this year to focus on other professional duties. "We are immensely appreciative of Gina's many important contributions to Verastem during her tenure on the Board, and we look forward to welcoming Michelle as Verastem continues to rapidly advance its development pro

Verastem Oncology (NASDAQ:VSTM), a biopharmaceutical company committed to advancing new medicines for patients with cancer, today announced the appointment of Louis J. Denis, M.D., as Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Denis brings more than 25 years of clinical development and oncology expertise to Verastem. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210922005333/en/Verastem Oncology Appoints Louis J. Denis, M.D., as Chief Medical Officer (Photo: Business Wire) "Louis' proven track record in drug development, including targeting the RAS pathway for treatment of cancer, and his background as a medical oncologist will be invaluable as

ALACHUA, Fla. and TAMPA, Fla., July 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Axogen, Inc. (NASDAQ:AXGN), a global leader in developing and marketing innovative surgical solutions for damage or discontinuity to peripheral nerves, today announced that John H. Johnson has been appointed to its Board of Directors, effective July 19, 2021. Johnson will serve on both the Governance, Nominating and Sustainability Committee and the Science and Technology Committee. Johnson is a recognized leader in the biopharmaceutical industry with more than 30 years of experience in senior leadership positions, including at Johnson & Johnson, Eli Lilly & Company, ImClone, and Centocor Ortho Biotech. "John is an excellent

Verastem Oncology (NASDAQ:VSTM), a biopharmaceutical company committed to developing and commercializing new medicines for patients battling cancer, today announced the appointments of Paul Bunn, M.D., and Lesley Solomon to its Board of Directors, adding additional strength in the areas of academic research and business innovation. Dr. Bunn, a Distinguished Professor of Medicine and James Dudley Chair in Cancer Research, Division of Medical Oncology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, is a world-renowned oncologist who has identified novel diagnostics and treatment strategies to improve the outcomes of patients with cancer. Ms. Solomon, a Venture Chair at Redesign Health, is

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Verastem, Inc. (Nasdaq:VSTM) (also known as Verastem Oncology), a biopharmaceutical company committed to advancing new medicines for patients battling cancer, today announced the appointment of industry veteran Frank Neumann, M.D., Ph.D., as Chief Medical Officer to oversee the Company’s clinical and regulatory strategy and Medical Affairs team. “Frank brings deep expertise across the full spectrum of clinical and regulatory activities in all stages of Oncology drug development,” said Brian Stuglik, Chief Executive Officer of Verastem Oncology. “His strong industry experience and commitment to urgently addressing the high unmet needs of patients will be cri