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Gilead’s New O’Day Regime Has New R&D Structure

 
• By Leah Samuel

After several staff departures, Gilead consolidates its research arm under CEO oversight, while welcoming another Roche/Genentech alum. 

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Along with the hiring of former Genentech Inc. exec Merdad Parsey as chief medical officer, Gilead Sciences Inc. has reorganized its research and development organization to report directly to CEO Daniel O’Day.

O’Day has held the lead position at Gilead since March, after serving as CEO for pharmaceuticals at Genentech parent company...

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