
In December 2023, Occam recruited Sanjeev Luther as President and Chief Executive Officer of mRNA innovator Eterna Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: ERNA).
Luther is a seasoned pharmaceutical executive with over 30 years of experience in leadership roles across public and private biotechnology and global pharmaceutical companies. He brings experience across varied therapeutic areas and a range of stages, from R&D to commercialization.
Most recently, he served as President, CEO, and Board Member of Cornerstone Pharmaceuticals, managing the development of the company's robust pipeline for rare cancers while securing a wide variety of strategic options, including partnerships, in-licensing, and out-licensing agreements.
Before Cornerstone, Mr. Luther led business-building and fundraising strategies for Fortune 500 corporations and start-ups in pharma, biotech, medical devices, and diagnostics, including Bristol-Myers Squibb, Novartis, Bausch and Lomb, and GE Healthcare.
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