Executives

News and analysis on the pharma industry's top executives — leadership moves, appointments, departures, and the decisions driving major companies.

Fierce Pharma

Inside Astellas CEO's plan to counter Xtandi's patent cliff

“It is not simply the cost optimization, but the way we do our business,” Astellas CEO Naoki Okamura explained to Fierce.

Angus Liu Jun 11, 2026 6:00pm

Graphic of a masculine figure walking out of an exit light pouring out

Fierce Pharma

Pfizer's chief strategist Andrew Baum to step down: reports

Apr 21, 2026 11:24am

Fierce Pharma

Novartis CEO Vas Narasimhan joins Anthropic's board

Apr 15, 2026 10:36am

Fierce Pharma

Sarepta CEO to retire, citing 'shocking and ironic twist of fate'

Feb 26, 2026 11:30am

Fierce Pharma

Exelixis aims to be a top 5 solid tumor drugmaker in the US: CEO

Jan 16, 2026 1:00pm

Fierce Pharma

Astellas CEO resists 'rescue BD' as Xtandi patent cliff nears

Jan 15, 2026 10:42am