The FDA this week named Amy Abernethy, the chief medical officer for Roche subsidiary Flatiron Health, as principal deputy commissioner to replace Rachel Sherman, who is retiring in January. “She’s a highly regarded thought leader who has held numerous positions of leadership in her fields of interest and distinguished herself for her intellect, her passion […]
OCTANe, CA Life Science Assn. launch joint accelerator program
Southern California-based life sciences accelerator OCTANe and the California Life Sciences Association said today they are launching a new Life Sciences Growth Accelerator Program. The newly launched accelerator will provide membership to both OCTANe and CLSA, the groups said. “California Life Sciences Association and OCTANe are thrilled to create a program that strengthens emerging Southern California life […]
Shockwave Medical picks up ex-HeartWare CEO Godshall | Personnel Moves – May 11, 2017
Shockwave Medical said today it tapped former HeartWare CEO Doug Godshall as its new prez & CEO. Godshall served as CEO of HeartWare for 10 years until the business was acquired by Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) for $1.1 billion last August, Fremont, Calif.-based Shockwave Medical said. Prior to his time at HeartWare, Godshall held various executive and leadership […]
PwC, California Life Sciences report highlights continued investment, growth
The California Life Sciences Assn. and PricewaterhouseCoopers released their annual Life Sciences Industry Report, highlighting continued growth and a robust pipeline of medical devices and other therapies in California this year. California, which is ranked 1st for medical device and biopharmaceutical employment in the country, saw 7% employment growth in the sector between 2011 and 2015. […]
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