Vir Biotechnology Appoints Mark Eisner, M.D., M.P.H. as Chief Medical Officer
– Exceptional biotech executive brings more than 32 years of leadership to Vir –
– Deep knowledge in immunology and infectious disease with proven track record of bringing late-stage clinical development candidates into market –
“We are delighted to welcome Mark, a seasoned and highly respected scientist, clinician, and leader, to Vir’s Executive Management Team. His exceptional leadership skills with late-stage clinical experience and deep knowledge of immunology and infectious disease will be critical to the next phase of Vir’s growth,” said
“I am thrilled to be joining Vir at this critical time and am looking forward to working with the talented teams to advance our clinical development programs,” said
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