Form 8-K · Current Report · Filed 2025-06-12
Ionis Pharmaceuticals Announces Executive Leadership Transition
Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced on June 12, 2025, that Dr. Richard Geary, Ph.D., Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer, will retire effective January 2026. Dr. Holly Kordasiewicz, Ph.D., currently Senior Vice President of Neurology, will succeed Dr. Geary as Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer beginning January 2026. Dr. Geary will serve as a strategic consultant to Ionis throughout 2026 to ensure a smooth transition.
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- Ionis Pharmaceuticals Inc. IONS · NASDAQ
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- Accession
- 0001140361-25-022267
- CIK
- 0000874015
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- High impactHealthcare
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- Official filing on sec.gov ↗
Items reported
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers
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About Ionis Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Ionis Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing RNA-targeted therapeutics. The primary mission of Ionis is to harness its expertise in antisense oligonucleotide technology to address complex genetic disorders. Ionis is pioneering in the field of RNA-targeted drug discovery, aiming to treat a wide range of diseases, including neurological, cardiovascular, metabolic, and cancer-related conditions. Notably, the company has a robust pipeline of drugs in various stages of development and partnerships with leading pharmaceutical companies to expand the reach and impact of its therapeutic discoveries. As an innovative entity in the biotechnology sector, Ionis Pharmaceuticals plays a significant role in advancing medical treatments that target the underlying genetic causes of diseases, thereby offering new hope and potential solutions to patients worldwide. Its advancements contribute substantially to the growth and evolution of personalized medicine, emphasizing the importance of genetic research in modern healthcare.
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