07.27.18
Amgen has announced transition plans for two of its executive vice presidents as part of a planned executive succession to address upcoming requirements.
After more than 21 years of leadership in the biopharmaceutical industry, including the past 16 years with Amgen, Sean E. Harper, M.D., executive vice president of Research and Development, has decided to retire and plans to pursue opportunities in the early-stage biotechnology community. David M. Reese, M.D., currently senior vice president of Translational Sciences and Oncology at Amgen, has been appointed as executive vice president of Research and Development, effective today. Reese will report to Robert A. Bradway, chairman and chief executive officer. Harper will remain at Amgen for a period of time to facilitate the transition to Reese.
In September 2018, Anthony C. Hooper, currently executive vice president of Global Commercial Operations, will retire from this role. Murdo Gordon, chief commercial officer of Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, has been named as executive vice president of Global Commercial Operations, effective Sept. 3, 2018. Gordon will report to Bradway. Hooper will also remain at Amgen for a period of time to facilitate the transition to Gordon.
After more than 21 years of leadership in the biopharmaceutical industry, including the past 16 years with Amgen, Sean E. Harper, M.D., executive vice president of Research and Development, has decided to retire and plans to pursue opportunities in the early-stage biotechnology community. David M. Reese, M.D., currently senior vice president of Translational Sciences and Oncology at Amgen, has been appointed as executive vice president of Research and Development, effective today. Reese will report to Robert A. Bradway, chairman and chief executive officer. Harper will remain at Amgen for a period of time to facilitate the transition to Reese.
In September 2018, Anthony C. Hooper, currently executive vice president of Global Commercial Operations, will retire from this role. Murdo Gordon, chief commercial officer of Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, has been named as executive vice president of Global Commercial Operations, effective Sept. 3, 2018. Gordon will report to Bradway. Hooper will also remain at Amgen for a period of time to facilitate the transition to Gordon.
"I would like to thank both Sean and Tony for the important contributions they have made to Amgen, each bringing their own vital experiences and skills," said Bradway. "They leave the Company having established strong foundations within Research and Development and Global Commercial Operations for the future. It is a testament to their leadership and accomplishments that they have attracted such exceptional talent to succeed them."