In March 2023, Pfizer announced a $43 billion merger with Seagen, one of the most substantial M&A deals in recent times. Fast-forwarding to July 2023, Pfizer had already initiated strategic leadership changes, preparing itself for the impending mega-merger.
Dr Chris Boshoff joined Pfizer’s executive leadership team as chief oncology research and development officer and executive vice president (VP). Boshoff will be the single point of accountability for the entire oncology pipeline – from discovery to early and late-phase clinical development. Previously, Dr Boshoff oversaw clinical research and product development activities for Pfizer’s oncology portfolio. In addition to his expanded role, Dr Boshoff is leading the integration planning for Seagen’s medicines and team.
Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) Dr Mikael Dolsten will expand his role to become CSO and president of R&D. William Pao, chief development officer and Executive VP, is leaving the company to pursue new opportunities outside. Pfizer believes the changes will benefit the company in its current stand-alone structure, and also aligns with Pfizer’s vision for the potentially combined organisations.
Novartis recently witnessed a series of leadership changes. Marie-France Tschudin, the president of innovative medicines international and chief commercial officer, has chosen to leave the company after nearly seven years. Consequently, she will step down from the Executive Committee of Novartis (ECN). Dr Patrick Horber, (Former VP, AbbVie) has been appointed as the new president, International. Dr Horber will also assume a position on ECN.
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