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Topaz Pharmaceuticals names Radie CEO

 
• By Zoë Dann

Topaz Pharmaceuticals has appointed Bob Radie president and chief executive officer. Dr Thomas Beck, who has been serving as interim CEO, will resume his role as chief medical officer. Mr Radie was most recently President and CEO of TransMolecular, a biotech company developing cancer diagnostic and treatment products. He has also previously served as Chief Business Officer at Prestwick Pharmaceuticals (which was acquired by Biovail in 2008) and Morphotek (acquired by Eisai in 2007). Topaz’s lead product is ivermectin topical cream, which is concluding Phase III trials to support an NDA for the treatment of head lice.

Topaz Pharmaceuticals has appointed Bob Radie president and chief executive officer. Dr Thomas Beck, who has been serving as interim CEO, will resume his role as chief medical officer. Mr Radie was most recently President and CEO of TransMolecular, a biotech company developing cancer diagnostic and treatment products. He has also previously served as Chief Business Officer at Prestwick Pharmaceuticals (which was acquired by Biovail in 2008) and Morphotek (acquired by Eisai in 2007). Topaz’s lead product is ivermectin topical cream, which is concluding Phase III trials to support an NDA for the treatment of head lice.

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