Bicycle Therapeutics Announces New Board and Key Clinical Leadership Appointments
Bicycle Therapeutics (NASDAQ: BCYC) announced significant leadership changes to strengthen its oncology expertise. Felix J. Baker, Ph.D., will become chairman of the Board of Directors, succeeding Pierre Legault who will retire after the Annual General Meeting in June 2025. Alessandro Riva, M.D., joins the Board of Directors, while Fabrice André, M.D., Ph.D., joins the Clinical Advisory Board.
The company also announced internal promotions, with Eric Westin, M.D., elevated to chief medical officer and Jim MacDonald-Clink promoted to senior vice president, head of business development. These appointments follow the transitions of Santiago Arroyo and Nigel Crockett to advisor roles as distinguished fellows.
Bicycle Therapeutics (NASDAQ: BCYC) ha annunciato importanti cambiamenti nella leadership per rafforzare la propria esperienza in oncologia. Felix J. Baker, Ph.D., diventerà presidente del Consiglio di Amministrazione, succedendo a Pierre Legault che si ritirerà dopo l'Assemblea Generale Annuale di giugno 2025. Alessandro Riva, M.D., entra a far parte del Consiglio di Amministrazione, mentre Fabrice André, M.D., Ph.D., si unisce al Comitato Consultivo Clinico.
La società ha anche annunciato promozioni interne, con Eric Westin, M.D., elevato a direttore medico e Jim MacDonald-Clink promosso a vicepresidente senior, responsabile dello sviluppo commerciale. Queste nomine seguono le transizioni di Santiago Arroyo e Nigel Crockett in ruoli di consulenza come fellows distinti.
Bicycle Therapeutics (NASDAQ: BCYC) anunció cambios significativos en su liderazgo para fortalecer su experiencia en oncología. Felix J. Baker, Ph.D., se convertirá en presidente de la Junta Directiva, sucediendo a Pierre Legault, quien se retirará después de la Junta General Anual en junio de 2025. Alessandro Riva, M.D., se une a la Junta Directiva, mientras que Fabrice André, M.D., Ph.D., se une al Consejo Asesor Clínico.
La compañía también anunció promociones internas, con Eric Westin, M.D., ascendido a director médico y Jim MacDonald-Clink promovido a vicepresidente senior, jefe de desarrollo empresarial. Estos nombramientos siguen las transiciones de Santiago Arroyo y Nigel Crockett a roles de asesor como fellows distinguidos.
자전거 치료제(Bicycle Therapeutics) (NASDAQ: BCYC)는 종양학 전문성을 강화하기 위해 중요한 리더십 변화를 발표했습니다. Felix J. Baker, Ph.D.가 이사회의 의장이 되어, 2025년 6월 연례 총회 이후 은퇴할 Pierre Legault를 대신하게 됩니다. Alessandro Riva, M.D.가 이사회에 합류하고, Fabrice André, M.D., Ph.D.가 임상 자문위원회에 합류합니다.
회사는 또한 내부 승진을 발표했으며, Eric Westin, M.D.가 최고 의학 책임자로 승진하고 Jim MacDonald-Clink가 수석 부사장으로 승진하여 사업 개발을 책임지게 됩니다. 이러한 임명은 Santiago Arroyo와 Nigel Crockett이 저명한 펠로우로서 자문 역할로 전환한 뒤 이루어진 것입니다.
Bicycle Therapeutics (NASDAQ: BCYC) a annoncé des changements significatifs au sein de sa direction pour renforcer son expertise en oncologie. Felix J. Baker, Ph.D. deviendra président du conseil d'administration, succédant à Pierre Legault qui prendra sa retraite après l'assemblée générale annuelle de juin 2025. Alessandro Riva, M.D. rejoint le conseil d'administration, tandis que Fabrice André, M.D., Ph.D. rejoint le conseil consultatif clinique.
L'entreprise a également annoncé des promotions internes, avec Eric Westin, M.D. promu au poste de directeur médical et Jim MacDonald-Clink promu vice-président senior, responsable du développement commercial. Ces nominations suivent les transitions de Santiago Arroyo et de Nigel Crockett vers des rôles de conseiller en tant que fellows distingués.
Bicycle Therapeutics (NASDAQ: BCYC) hat bedeutende Veränderungen in der Führung angekündigt, um seine Expertise in der Onkologie zu stärken. Felix J. Baker, Ph.D. wird Vorsitzender des Vorstands und folgt auf Pierre Legault, der nach der Hauptversammlung im Juni 2025 in den Ruhestand geht. Alessandro Riva, M.D. tritt dem Vorstand bei, während Fabrice André, M.D., Ph.D. dem klinischen Beirat beitritt.
Das Unternehmen gab auch interne Beförderungen bekannt, wobei Eric Westin, M.D. zum Chief Medical Officer ernannt wurde und Jim MacDonald-Clink zum Senior Vice President für Geschäftsentwicklung befördert wurde. Diese Ernennungen folgen den Übergängen von Santiago Arroyo und Nigel Crockett in Beraterrollen als angesehene Fellows.
- Strategic strengthening of oncology expertise through high-profile appointments
- Successful business development initiatives including partnerships with Novartis and Bayer
- Maintained continuity in leadership transition with experienced industry veterans
- Multiple simultaneous leadership changes could potentially impact operational continuity
Felix J. Baker, Ph.D., to become chairman of Board of Directors
Alessandro Riva, M.D., joins Board of Directors and Fabrice André, M.D., Ph.D., joins Clinical Advisory Board
Eric Westin, M.D., promoted to chief medical officer and Jim MacDonald-Clink promoted to senior vice president, head of business development
Felix J. Baker, Ph.D., will succeed Pierre Legault, BAA, MBA, CPA, CA, as chairman of the Bicycle Therapeutics Board of Directors as Mr. Legault and Richard Kender, MBA, will retire from the Board following the company’s Annual General Meeting on June 17, 2025. In addition, world-renowned oncology experts Alessandro Riva, M.D., and Fabrice André, M.D., Ph.D., have joined the company’s Board of Directors and Clinical Advisory Board, respectively. Furthermore, Eric Westin, M.D., has been promoted to chief medical officer and Jim MacDonald-Clink has been promoted to senior vice president, head of business development, following the transitions of Santiago Arroyo, M.D., Ph.D., chief development officer, and Nigel Crockett, Ph.D., chief business officer, to advisor roles as distinguished fellows.
“It has been a privilege to serve as chairman of the Bicycle Therapeutics Board of Directors for the past six years,” said Pierre Legault. “I have enjoyed working closely with my fellow directors and the management team to transition Bicycle Therapeutics to a public company, optimize its unique technology platform, partner with some of the leading organizations in industry and academia and advance the company’s pipeline of innovative therapies. I am proud to have helped build the strong foundation that I believe positions the company for success, and I wish the company all the best in the future.”
“On behalf of the Board and the entire company, I would like to express my gratitude to Pierre for his many years of service and leadership, which have been valuable to our company and its shareholders, and to me as CEO. I would also like to welcome Alessandro and Fabrice, both of whom are distinguished leaders in oncology and bring extensive research and development expertise, and congratulate Felix, Eric and Jim on their new appointments. Additionally, I’d like to recognize Richard,
Felix J. Baker, Ph.D., is a managing member of Baker Bros. Advisors LP, a biotechnology-focused investment adviser that he founded with his brother in 2000. Dr. Baker also serves on the Boards of Directors of Kodiak Sciences, Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, IGM Biosciences and Kymera Therapeutics. He holds a B.S. and a Ph.D. in immunology from Stanford University, where he also completed two years of medical school.
Alessandro Riva, M.D., is the chairman and CEO of Transgene, a biotechnology company developing immunotherapies for cancer, and he serves on the Boards of Directors of Century Therapeutics and BeiGene. Previously, he served as CEO of Intima Bioscience, CEO of Ichnos Sciences and executive vice president and global head of oncology therapeutics and cell and gene therapy of Gilead Sciences, where he led the company’s acquisition of Kite Pharma. Dr. Riva also was the executive vice president and global head of oncology development and medical affairs at Novartis Pharmaceuticals and was ad interim president of Novartis Oncology during the acquisition of GSK Oncology. He previously held roles at Farmitalia Carlo Erba, Rhône-Poulenc Rorer and Aventis, and he co-founded the Breast Cancer International Research Group and the Cancer International Research Group, where he served as CEO. Dr. Riva received his degree in medicine and surgery and a board certification in oncology and hematology from the University of
Fabrice André, M.D., Ph.D., is the director of research at Gustave Roussy, steering the institute’s research strategy and coordinating its medical-scientific research programs. A medical oncologist specializing in breast cancer and professor of medicine at the University of Paris-Saclay, his work involves a number of complementary areas of oncology research ranging from basic to clinical research as well as bioinformatics and biotechnologies. Professor André is currently president of the European Society for Medical Oncology and is an editorial board member of the Annals of Oncology, serving as associate editor since 2014 and editor-in-chief from 2017-2023.
Eric Westin, M.D., has more than 40 years of experience in oncology research and drug development. Prior to joining Bicycle Therapeutics, Eric was vice president of clinical development and translational sciences of ImmunoGen, a biotechnology company focused on the development of antibody-drug conjugate therapeutics for the treatment of cancer, through its acquisition by AbbVie. He also held roles of increasing responsibility at Takeda Pharmaceuticals, Takeda Oncology (a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceuticals) and Lilly. Prior to joining industry, Eric supported clinical trials at the National Institutes of Health, was a professor of medicine at
Jim MacDonald-Clink has more than 30 years of experience in acquisitions, licensing and strategic partnering initiatives. He joined Bicycle Therapeutics in 2022 as vice president of business development and led and supported several transactions, including the company’s radiopharmaceuticals collaborations with Novartis and Bayer. Previously, Mr. MacDonald-Clink led business development at Arecor Limited where he completed numerous transactions to support company growth, drive early revenue and leverage the capabilities of the company’s technology platform. Earlier in his career, he held roles of increasing responsibility at Mundipharma International, Astellas Pharma and Fujisawa Pharmaceutical Company (acquired by Astellas Pharma) and worked as part of research and development, medical and commercial teams. Prior to joining industry, Mr. MacDonald-Clink supported clinical research at the Institute of Cancer Research and the Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health in the
About Bicycle Therapeutics
Bicycle Therapeutics is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company developing a novel class of medicines, referred to as Bicycle® molecules, for diseases that are underserved by existing therapeutics. Bicycle molecules are fully synthetic short peptides constrained with small molecule scaffolds to form two loops that stabilize their structural geometry. This constraint facilitates target binding with high affinity and selectivity, making Bicycle molecules attractive candidates for drug development. The company is evaluating zelenectide pevedotin (formerly BT8009), a Bicycle® Drug Conjugate (BDC™) targeting Nectin-4, a well-validated tumor antigen; BT5528, a BDC molecule targeting EphA2, a historically undruggable target; and BT7480, a Bicycle Tumor-Targeted Immune Cell Agonist® (Bicycle TICA®) targeting Nectin-4 and agonizing CD137, in company-sponsored clinical trials. Additionally, the company is developing Bicycle® Radioconjugates (BRC®) for radiopharmaceutical use and, through various partnerships, is exploring the use of Bicycle® technology to develop therapies for diseases beyond oncology.
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