Arcutis Biotherapeutics (ARQT) Announces Leadership Transition
Arcutis Biotherapeutics (NASDAQ:), Inc. (Nasdaq: ARQT), an early commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing meaningful innovations in immuno-dermatology, today announced a leadership change. Ken Lock, who has served as Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) since October 2019, is stepping down to attend to personal matters effective June 2, 2023. During this transition period, Arcutis’ Vice President of Market Access, Ayisha Jeter, has been appointed interim CCO.
Mr. Lock’s contributions to the company have been significant, ranging from leading the overall commercialization process and building out a robust sales, marketing, access, and commercial operations organization, to the launch of the Company’s first product, ZORYVE® (roflumilast) cream 0.3% for individuals with plaque psoriasis 12 years of age and older in both the United States and Canada.
Ms. Jeter has led Arcutis’ access and reimbursement strategy since joining the Company in June 2020. She brings more than 20 years of biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical industry experience across sales, sales leadership, and market access, including multiple product launches across a variety of therapeutic areas. At Arcutis, Ms. Jeter helped found the Arcutis Culture Team, helping to promote a diverse and inclusive culture.
“On behalf of our Board and team, I would like to thank Ken for his immense contributions to Arcutis and wish him success in his future endeavors. We are grateful for his leadership and dedication as he built our commercial organization, launched ZORYVE in plaque psoriasis, and prepared us for future potential indications of roflumilast including expansion in psoriasis down to 2 years of age and potential approval in seborrheic dermatitis,” said Frank Watanabe, President and Chief Executive Officer of Arcutis. “We are confident in the ability of Ayisha to step into this new role, given the depth and breadth of her sales and market access capability, as well as her strong leadership and operational expertise.”
Arcutis has commenced a search for a permanent CCO.
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