PARIS, France, 5 November 2019 — Ipsen (Euronext: IPN; ADR: IPSEY) today announced the appointment of Dr. Howard Mayer as Executive Vice President and Head of Research and Development, effective December 1st, 2019. He succeeds Dr. Alexandre Lebeaut, Executive Vice President, Research and Development, Chief Scientific Officer, who will retire from the company at the end of the year. Based in Cambridge, Mass, U.S., Dr. Mayer will report directly to David Meek, CEO, Ipsen and serve on the Executive Leadership Team.
David Meek, CEO, Ipsen, commented, “As Ipsen enters its next phase of growth, it is my great pleasure to appoint Dr. Mayer to lead Ipsen’s R&D organization. He brings a wealth of outstanding clinical, medical and leadership experience from a number of global biopharmaceutical companies. Ipsen’s pipeline has never been as rich as it is today, with six Phase 3 or registration trials scheduled for 2020. Dr. Mayer will play a pivotal role in driving our R&D strategy to further grow our pipeline and build a truly differentiated and sustainable portfolio across our key areas of expertise. He will lead the development of innovative therapeutic solutions for our Oncology and Neuroscience franchises including Systemic Radiation Therapy (SRT), while building on our leadership position in neurotoxin research. With extensive experience in rare diseases, Dr. Mayer will also advance our fast-growing Rare Diseases portfolio.”
In his role, Dr. Mayer will work closely with Ipsen’s Business Development team to assess and execute on in-licensing or out-licensing opportunities and build internal expertise accordingly. He will also contribute to the overall management and strategic leadership of the company as a member of the Executive Leadership team. Recognized as an exceptional team leader, Dr. Mayer will be responsible for building a culture centered on collaboration, agility and partnership. By doing so, he will fulfill the company’s vision as a leading global biopharmaceutical company focused on innovation and Specialty Care.
Prior to joining Ipsen, Dr. Mayer was Senior Vice President, Chief Medical Officer and Head of Research and Development, Neuroscience Division, Shire Pharmaceuticals. Dr. Mayer has held several global leadership positions in clinical development and medical affairs with biopharmaceutical companies including EMD Serono, Pfizer and Bristol-Myers Squibb. He obtained his B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania and his M.D. from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York, which was followed by an internship and residency at Mount Sinai Hospital and an Infectious Diseases fellowship at Harvard Medical School.
About Ipsen
Ipsen is a global specialty-driven biopharmaceutical group focused on innovation and Specialty Care. The Group develops and commercializes innovative medicines in three key therapeutic areas – Oncology, Neuroscience and Rare Diseases. Its commitment to oncology is exemplified through its growing portfolio of key therapies for prostate cancer, neuroendocrine tumors, renal cell carcinoma and pancreatic cancer. Ipsen also has a well-established Consumer Healthcare business. With total sales over €2.2 billion in 2018, Ipsen sells more than 20 drugs in over 115 countries, with a direct commercial presence in more than 30 countries. Ipsen’s R&D is focused on its innovative and differentiated technological platforms located in the heart of the leading biotechnological and life sciences hubs (Paris-Saclay, France; Oxford, UK; Cambridge, US). The Group has about 5,800 employees worldwide. Ipsen is listed in Paris (Euronext: IPN) and in the United States through a Sponsored Level I American Depositary Receipt program (ADR: IPSEY). For more information on Ipsen, visit dotm8q9wub2y8.cloudfront.net
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