INDUSTRY NEWS
Envigo Appoints Dr Adrian Hardy as President and CEO; Brian Cass Appointed Executive Chairman
Envigo has announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Dr Adrian Hardy as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 July 2016, and that he will join the Company’s Board of Directors. Dr Hardy joined Envigo in 2002 and has held various roles of increasing responsibility in Sales, Strategic Marketing and Operations, most recently serving as COO.
In related moves, Brian Cass, the previous CEO, will become Executive Chairman, and Andrew Baker, the previous Chairman, will become Chairman Emeritus and remain a Board Member. These changes also are effective July 1, 2016.
Adrian Hardy commented “I’m delighted and extremely proud to be taking on this role at such an exciting time for Envigo and the research community. I’ve worked closely with Andrew and Brian during my time with the company and would like to thank them for their contributions to making Envigo the world class company it is today. Their vision and leadership has positioned our Company as a market leader, and I look forward to continuing to work with them in their new roles as we strive to build on the growth and success of Envigo.”
Brian Cass added “In the 18 years that I have had the privilege to lead our company I have witnessed great, and positive changes within life science research and in our Company. Envigo has truly come of age and is now a crucial partner to our customers in the conduct of their research and the development of their life-changing products. I am enthusiastic that the skills, experience, and passion that Adrian brings to the role of CEO positions him to successfully lead Envigo to the next level in its development. I believe he will be a great and imaginative leader, and I look forward to continuing to work with him and the rest of the Board.”
Dr Hardy holds a BSc in Human Biology from King’s College London and a PhD in Developmental Biology from University College London.
Catalent to Supply Palatin Technologies' New Bremelanotide Female Sexual Dysfunction Product In Pen Injectors
Catalent Pharma Solutions, has reached a commercial supply agreement with Palatin Technologies, Inc., to support the global commercial product launch of Palatin’s bremelanotide pen injector product, which is used to treat female sexual dysfunction (FSD).
Bremelanotide, an on-demand, subcutaneous injectable peptide melanocortin receptor agonist, is designed to treat hypoactive sexual desire disorder, the most common form of FSD, in premenopausal women. Phase 3 clinical trials are on-going, with a commercial launch anticipated in 2018.
“We are pleased that Palatin has chosen to partner with Catalent to commercialize this new and innovative treatment,” commented Jonathan Arnold, Catalent’s Vice President and General Manager for Advanced Delivery Technologies. “Catalent provides flexible manufacturing solutions to meet our customers’ unique program requirements, and our expertise in sterile filling, device and delivery technologies, combined with our packaging capabilities, will facilitate bringing this important product to market faster.”
“We selected Catalent as our partner because of their proven expertise in custom sterile manufacturing solutions, and their track record of successful new product introductions,” added Stephen T. Wills, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of Palatin. “Catalent provides the infrastructure, technical expertise and flexibility to support commercialization of this novel product.”
The bremelanotide pen devices will be produced at Catalent's 265,000 sq. ft. Brussels, Belgium site, the company’s flagship sterile fill finish facility, with a syringe-filling capacity of over 100 million units.
ICON to Acquire Clinical Research Management
ICON plc, a global provider of drug development solutions and services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries, has agreed, subject to certain customary closing conditions (including applicable regulatory approvals), to acquire Clinical Research Management, Inc. (ClinicalRM). The acquisition will enhance ICON’s ability to access the market for government sponsored research and further enhances ICON’s capabilities in the areas of Vaccines and Infectious Disease.
ClinicalRM provide full service and functional research solutions to a broad range of US government agencies. Their extensive expertise extends across basic and applied research, infectious diseases, vaccines development and testing and the response to bio-threats. They have worked in collaboration with government and commercial customers to respond to the threat of global viral epidemics.
Commenting on the acquisition, ICON’s Chief Executive Officer, Ciaran Murray said: “The market for government sponsored research is significant with over fifteen hundred active clinical studies being funded by the National Institutes of Health or other federal agencies. ClinicalRM has strong relationships and a deep understanding of what is required to partner successfully with government sponsors. They will provide ICON a platform to further penetrate this market segment as part of our strategy to grow and diversify our customer base. ClinicalRM’s experience in responding to the challenges of global viruses will further enhance ICON’s capabilities in the areas of Vaccines and Infectious disease, benefiting our customers and patients globally.”
Victoria Tifft, Chief Executive Officer of ClinicalRM added, “We are delighted to be joining ICON. By combining ClinicalRM’s expertise in government sponsored research with ICON’s breadth of services
Pharmaceutical Outsourcing | 42 | July/August 2016
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