Chimerix Strengthens Executive Leadership Team with Appointment of Thomas Riga as Chief Operating and Commercial Officer
DURHAM, N.C., Nov. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chimerix (NASDAQ:CMRX), a biopharmaceutical company whose mission is to develop medicines that meaningfully improve and extend the lives of patients facing deadly diseases, today announced the appointment of Thomas Riga as Chief Operating and Commercial Officer.
- DURHAM, N.C., Nov. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chimerix (NASDAQ:CMRX), a biopharmaceutical company whose mission is to develop medicines that meaningfully improve and extend the lives of patients facing deadly diseases, today announced the appointment of Thomas Riga as Chief Operating and Commercial Officer.
- “We are excited to welcome Tom to the Chimerix team as his leadership and extensive market knowledge will be a great asset as we advance ONC201 toward commercialization,” said Mike Andriole, Chief Executive Officer of Chimerix.
- “Tom’s in-depth oncology experience in commercial launch readiness, brand marketing, market access, and reimbursement will accelerate our readiness efforts with ONC201.
- Prior to being named CEO of Spectrum, Mr. Riga served as the Chief Commercial Officer for nine years and Chief Operating Officer for five years.