Tyra Biosciences, Inc, a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing next-generation precision medicines that target large opportunities in Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor (FGFR) biology, announced today the appointment of Doug Warner, M.D., as Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Warner will be responsible for overseeing TYRA’s clinical portfolio and will serve as a key member of its executive management team.
“TYRA is at an inflection point with three potentially best-in-class candidate medicines for oncology and a planned filing of an IND to support clinical development in achondroplasia later this year,” said Todd Harris, CEO of TYRA. “Doug has successfully led programs from the earliest stages of development to securing global registrations in major markets, and he brings with him significant global development expertise across both targeted oncology and bone diseases. His background is a perfect fit for TYRA today, and his proven leadership in guiding programs to registration will be invaluable as we look to deliver on the full promise of our precision medicines.”
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“Joining TYRA as Chief Medical Officer is truly a compelling opportunity. I am excited to lead a home-grown pipeline of precision medicines for high-value indications in oncology and skeletal dysplasias where more effective treatments are needed,” added Dr. Warner. “I look forward to leading the company’s current and future development strategies for TYRA-300, TYRA-200 and TYRA-430, with the goal of improving clinical outcomes and people’s lives.”
Dr. Warner held roles of increasing responsibility over 18 years at Amgen where he oversaw clinical development for programs across oncology and bone diseases. This included being an Executive Director and Group Product Area Lead, where Dr. Warner led a team responsible for the development of a portfolio of medicines ranging from those in Phase 1 to those with approved indications, including Vectibix®, XGEVA®, and Prolia®. Most recently, Dr. Warner was Chief Medical Officer for eFFECTOR Therapeutics where he was responsible for overseeing eFFECTOR’s clinical pipeline, including its KICKSTART Phase 2b trial of tomivosertib in non-small cell lung cancer, and its Phase 1/2 study of zotatifin in solid tumors. Dr. Warner is co-author of numerous peer-reviewed articles including those in The Lancet, The Lancet Oncology, and The Journal of Clinical Oncology. He received his B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania, his M.D. from the Duke University School of Medicine, and his M.B.A. from the UCLA Anderson School of Management.
SOURCE: PRNewswire