Leo Pharma

LEO Pharma Adds Internationally Recognized Dermatologist to Global Leadership Team

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
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To lead Research and Early Development, LEO Pharma has appointed Dr. Jacob Pontoppidan Thyssen as new Executive Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer.

Key Points: 
  • To lead Research and Early Development, LEO Pharma has appointed Dr. Jacob Pontoppidan Thyssen as new Executive Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer.
  • Jacob is an internationally recognized dermatologist and key opinion leader who will add his clinical experience and strong understanding of patients’ needs into LEO Pharma's drug development.
  • To support these two critical pillars, LEO Pharma today announced a split of its Research and Development organization into two distinct areas, both represented in the Global Leadership Team (GLT).
  • I am delighted to welcome Jacob to LEO Pharma and the Global Leadership Team and am confident that his experience will help spearhead our innovative portfolio.

LEO Pharma and ICON Enter a Strategic Partnership to Propel Clinical Trial Execution Within Medical Dermatology

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Friday, March 10, 2023
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LEO Pharma , a global leader in medical dermatology, and ICON plc (NASDAQ: ICLR) today announced a strategic partnership that will enable LEO Pharma to scale clinical trial execution that is patient-centric and cost effective, and which will support the company’s overall ambition of building one of the most effective and efficient clinical portfolio execution organisations in the industry.

Key Points: 
  • LEO Pharma , a global leader in medical dermatology, and ICON plc (NASDAQ: ICLR) today announced a strategic partnership that will enable LEO Pharma to scale clinical trial execution that is patient-centric and cost effective, and which will support the company’s overall ambition of building one of the most effective and efficient clinical portfolio execution organisations in the industry.
  • The partnership will operate under the acronym of PACE, reflecting the requirement to move quickly to address today’s clinical development challenges.
  • Building on earlier collaboration successes within psoriasis trials, LEO Pharma expect to further strengthen its transformation journey by entering a strategic partnership with ICON.
  • “ICON is delighted to enter this partnership with LEO Pharma that truly takes advantage of our breadth of capability and expertise.

LEO Pharma and ICON Enter a Strategic Partnership to Propel Clinical Trial Execution Within Medical Dermatology

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Friday, March 10, 2023
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LEO Pharma , a global leader in medical dermatology, and ICON plc (NASDAQ: ICLR) today announced a strategic partnership that will enable LEO Pharma to scale clinical trial execution that is patient-centric and cost effective, and which will support the company’s overall ambition of building one of the most effective and efficient clinical portfolio execution organisations in the industry.

Key Points: 
  • LEO Pharma , a global leader in medical dermatology, and ICON plc (NASDAQ: ICLR) today announced a strategic partnership that will enable LEO Pharma to scale clinical trial execution that is patient-centric and cost effective, and which will support the company’s overall ambition of building one of the most effective and efficient clinical portfolio execution organisations in the industry.
  • The partnership will operate under the acronym of PACE, reflecting the requirement to move quickly to address today’s clinical development challenges.
  • Building on earlier collaboration successes within psoriasis trials, LEO Pharma expects to further strengthen its transformation journey by entering a strategic partnership with ICON.
  • “ICON is delighted to enter this partnership with LEO Pharma that truly takes advantage of our breadth of capability and expertise.

Krystal Biotech Appoints Catherine Mazzacco to Board of Directors

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Monday, March 6, 2023
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PITTSBURGH, March 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Krystal Biotech, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: KRYS) a biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing genetic medicines for patients with rare diseases, today announced the appointment of Catherine Mazzacco to its Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • PITTSBURGH, March 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Krystal Biotech, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: KRYS) a biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing genetic medicines for patients with rare diseases, today announced the appointment of Catherine Mazzacco to its Board of Directors.
  • Prior to this role, Ms. Mazzacco was Senior Vice President, Global Commercial Operations, Life Sciences Division at GE HealthCare.
  • Ms. Mazzacco is a Member of the Supervisory Board and Remuneration & Nomination Committee of Servier, a privately owned global pharmaceutical company.
  • Ms. Mazzacco holds a BSE, Engineering, Option Biotechnology from the University of Compiègne in France.

argenx Reports Full Year 2022 Financial Results and Provides Fourth Quarter Business Update

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
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Collaboration revenue for the fourth quarter and year-to-date in 2022 was $0.8 million and $10 million, respectively, compared to $26 million and $497.3 million for the same periods in 2021.

Key Points: 
  • Collaboration revenue for the fourth quarter and year-to-date in 2022 was $0.8 million and $10 million, respectively, compared to $26 million and $497.3 million for the same periods in 2021.
  • Other operating income for the fourth quarter and year-to-date in 2022 was $7.9 million, and $34.5 million, respectively, compared to $7.7 million and $42.1 million for the same periods in 2021.
  • Loss from investment in joint venture for the fourth quarter and year-to-date in 2022 was $0.7 million.
  • The full year 2022 results and fourth quarter business update will be discussed during a conference call and webcast presentation today at 2:30 pm CET/8:30 am ET.

LEO Pharma Announces Positive Phase 3 Topline Results From DELTA 2 Trial With Delgocitinib Cream in Adults With Moderate to Severe Chronic Hand Eczema (CHE), Confirming the Positive Results of the Recent DELTA 1 Trial

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Friday, February 10, 2023
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LEO Pharma A/S, a global leader in medical dermatology, today announced positive results of the DELTA 2 trial.

Key Points: 
  • LEO Pharma A/S, a global leader in medical dermatology, today announced positive results of the DELTA 2 trial.
  • DELTA 2 is the second of two pivotal phase 3 clinical trials with delgocitinib cream, an investigational topical pan-Janus kinase (JAK)-inhibitor, for the potential treatment of adults with moderate to severe chronic hand eczema (CHE).
  • Further analyses of the data set will be conducted to determine the full potential of delgocitinib cream in the treatment of adults with moderate to severe CHE.
  • Detailed results from DELTA 2 are planned to be submitted for scientific presentation and publication at a later date.

Cantargia announces appointment of Patrik Renblad as Chief Financial Officer

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023
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LUND, Sweden, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cantargia (Cantargia AB; Nasdaq Stockholm: CANTA), a clinical-stage biotech company focused on antibody-based therapies targeting IL1RAP for cancer and inflammatory diseases, today announced it has appointed Patrik Renblad as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

Key Points: 
  • LUND, Sweden, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cantargia (Cantargia AB; Nasdaq Stockholm: CANTA), a clinical-stage biotech company focused on antibody-based therapies targeting IL1RAP for cancer and inflammatory diseases, today announced it has appointed Patrik Renblad as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
  • "I am delighted to welcome Patrik Renblad as Cantargia's new CFO.
  • "I would also like to thank Bengt Jöndell for his valuable contribution to building Cantargia over the last six years.
  • Mr Renblad has over 25 years of experience in the healthcare industry, including a number of senior financial positions across multiple geographies.

Japan Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare Approves Manufacturing and Marketing of Adtralza® (tralokinumab) in Japan for Adults with Atopic Dermatitis

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Friday, December 23, 2022
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LEO Pharma A/S, a global leader in medical dermatology, announced today that the Japan Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) has granted approval for the manufacturing and marketing of Adtralza® (tralokinumab) subcutaneous injection (S.C.) for adults with atopic dermatitis, which has inadequately responded to conventional therapies.

Key Points: 
  • LEO Pharma A/S, a global leader in medical dermatology, announced today that the Japan Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) has granted approval for the manufacturing and marketing of Adtralza® (tralokinumab) subcutaneous injection (S.C.) for adults with atopic dermatitis, which has inadequately responded to conventional therapies.
  • “Today’s approval is a significant advancement for those patients in Japan who continue to suffer from the often-debilitating symptoms of atopic dermatitis and are in need of a new treatment option to manage their chronic condition,” said Kook Hyun Son, General Manager of LEO Pharma K.K.
  • “The Japan approval is a demonstration of our strategy to expand the availability of Adtralza to millions of patients around the world who are faced with the daily challenges of living with chronic and often debilitating symptoms of atopic dermatitis,” said Becki Morison, executive vice president of global strategy and international operations, LEO Pharma A/S.
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Monica Shaw appointed CEO of Oncopeptides - Jakob Lindberg assumes position as Chief Scientific Officer

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023
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(Nasdaq Stockholm: ONCO), a biotech company focused on research and development of therapies for difficult-to-treat hematological diseases, today announces that the Board of Directors has appointed Dr Monica Shaw as Chief Executive Officer, CEO, of Oncopeptides.

Key Points: 
  • (Nasdaq Stockholm: ONCO), a biotech company focused on research and development of therapies for difficult-to-treat hematological diseases, today announces that the Board of Directors has appointed Dr Monica Shaw as Chief Executive Officer, CEO, of Oncopeptides.
  • She replaces Jakob Lindberg, who has been the CEO since November 15, 2021.
  • Lindberg assumes his previous position as Chief Scientific Officer.
  • "I am also very grateful that Jakob Lindberg will continue his dedicated scientific engagement in Oncopeptides, in his capacity as Chief Scientific Officer."

Monica Shaw appointed CEO of Oncopeptides - Jakob Lindberg assumes position as Chief Scientific Officer

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023
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(Nasdaq Stockholm: ONCO), a biotech company focused on research and development of therapies for difficult-to-treat hematological diseases, today announces that the Board of Directors has appointed Dr Monica Shaw as Chief Executive Officer, CEO, of Oncopeptides.

Key Points: 
  • (Nasdaq Stockholm: ONCO), a biotech company focused on research and development of therapies for difficult-to-treat hematological diseases, today announces that the Board of Directors has appointed Dr Monica Shaw as Chief Executive Officer, CEO, of Oncopeptides.
  • She replaces Jakob Lindberg, who has been the CEO since November 15, 2021.
  • Lindberg assumes his previous position as Chief Scientific Officer.
  • "I am also very grateful that Jakob Lindberg will continue his dedicated scientific engagement in Oncopeptides, in his capacity as Chief Scientific Officer."