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Genentech confirms Magargee as permanent CEO

Roche’s Genentech unit has looked internally for its new chief executive, appointing Ashley Magargee to the role following the departure of Alexander Hardy last month.

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FDA elevates chief scientist Bumpus to the number two role

FDA chief scientist Namandjé Bumpus has been named as principal deputy commissioner, replacing long-serving Janet Woodcock when she steps down early next year.

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Change at the top at Recipharm as strategy shifts

Swedish contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) Recipharm has appointed former Nestlé Health Sciences’ chief executive Greg Behar as its new CEO, replac

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Change at the top at BioMarin as CEO Bienaimé steps down

After 18 years in charge, BioMarin Pharma’s chief executive and chairman, Jean-Jacques Bienaimé, has announced his retirement, with a high-powered replacement already line

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Ex-Novartis CMO John Tsai pops up at Forcefield

Novartis’ former chief medical officer John Tsai has returned to a senior position in biopharma, taking the role of chief executive of UK start-up Forcefield Therapeutics.

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