WOBURN, Mass. - Replimune Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NASDAQ:REPL), a biotechnology firm at the clinical stage, announced a reshuffle in its executive suite today as it gears up for the commercial launch of its lead product candidate, RP1.
Sushil Patel, Ph.D., will take over as CEO starting April 1, 2024, succeeding Philip Astley-Sparke, who is set to become the Executive Chairman of the Board.
Dr. Patel, with over two decades of experience in the biotech industry, has been with Replimune for three years, previously serving as Chief Commercial Officer and Chief Strategy Officer. His industry tenure includes significant roles in the launch of more than eight products and leadership positions in marketing and sales, notably at Genentech where he managed franchises for various cancers.
Replimune is preparing for the submission of a biologics license application for RP1, an oncolytic immunotherapy for anti-PD1 failed melanoma, in the second half of 2024. RP1 is the frontrunner of Replimune’s novel RPx platform, which is designed to induce systemic anti-tumor immune responses through immunogenic cell death and alteration of the tumor microenvironment.
Additional leadership changes include the transition of Robert Coffin, Ph.D., from President and Chief Research & Development Officer to an advisory role as Founder and Chief Scientist, while continuing his directorship. Paul Bullock will step in as Chief Manufacturing Officer, taking over from Colin Love, Ph.D., who is retiring. Pamela Esposito, Ph.D., and Tanya Lewis are departing from their executive roles but will offer their expertise in advisory capacities.
Replimune, founded in 2015, is focused on developing a portfolio of oncolytic immunotherapies. Their proprietary RPx platform is intended to synergize with a variety of cancer treatment modalities.
This article is based on a press release statement.
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