Bruised and battered by its failings with the controversial Alzheimer’s drug Aduhelm, Biogen is looking to right the ship with a new helmsman. The company is on the hunt for a new chief executive officer. 

Liz Kane, Ogilvy Health

Ogilvy Health hired industry strategist Liz Kane to lead the agency’s Insights, Brand and Medical Strategy offerings. In a Q&A with Med Ad News magazine, Kane shared insights from what she brings to the agency from her 20-year career, including as head of brand strategy at Havas Life, where she led efforts for Pfizer and Amgen, and global consumer advertising stints at Saatchi & Saatchi and Leo Burnett.

Klick Health announced that 37-time Cannes Lions and 80-time Clio awards recipient Bernardo Romero joined the life sciences agency’s growing creative team as Maker—a role specially created around his desire to return to creating impactful campaigns and products that positively impact people’s health.

Novartis’ Sandoz business unit saw a strong financial performance in the first quarter of 2022, with overall sales growth of 8 percent, mostly outside of the United States. Sales for the generics and biosimilar unit benefited from what the company called a normalization of the impacts of COVID-19.

Christian Baum, The Bloc

The Bloc recruited long-time H4B Chelsea lead Christian Bauman as the health creative agency’s Chief Creative Officer. The hiring of Bauman, with his unique track record of sustained success, underscores The Bloc’s commitment to investment in the agency’s core business, groundbreaking creative and ambitious growth plans. 

Wes Michael, President and Founder of leading research recruitment firm Rare Patient Voice LLC, was officially inducted into the DTC Hall of Fame on April 20, 2022. The DTC Hall of Fame is designed to honor individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary achievement in the advancement of patient communication. “I am proud to be part of the esteemed group being inducted this year,” said Michael. “It’s very special to be among such accomplished peers. My thanks to DTC National for this honor and for a terrific conference.”

Satellite Bio launched Wednesday with $110 million in previously undisclosed Seed and Series A investments led by aMoon Growth.

Syneos Health

Syneos Health announced the promotions of two senior internal leaders – Baba Shetty to President, Technology and Data Solutions, and Suma Ramadas to Executive Vice President, Medical Affairs.

Underscoring an investment in the growth, development and engagement of their talent, WPP company CMI Media Group and NMSDC certified diverse supplier Compas announced the promotion of Julia Missaggia to Chief People Officer.

Pfizer Inc. said on April 11 that Lowe’s Cos Inc Chief Financial Officer David Denton would succeed company veteran Frank D’Amelio as the U.S. drugmaker’s finance chief.