Acorda Therapeutics Bolsters Senior Management Team

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Acorda Therapeutics has strengthened its senior leadership with two key additions: Gerard A. Cignarella as Vice President of Business Development and Herbert Henney III, PharmD, as Vice President of Medical Affairs. Cignarella brings a rich background in marketing and business development, having previously worked at Pfizer and Regions Limited Incorporated. He will oversee business development activities, including licensing, portfolio management, and strategic partnerships. Henney, a veteran of the pharmaceutical industry with over 20 years of experience, joins from Pharmos Corporation, where he held various roles, including Senior Director of Medical Affairs. He will provide medical expertise to support Acorda's product portfolio, from preclinical research to sales and marketing.

Key Takeaways:

  • Gerard A. Cignarella has joined Acorda Therapeutics as Vice President of Business Development, bringing over two decades of experience in marketing and business development.
  • Cignarella will oversee business development activities, including licensing, portfolio management, and strategic partnerships.
  • Herbert Henney III, PharmD, has joined Acorda Therapeutics as Vice President of Medical Affairs, bringing over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Henney will provide medical expertise to support Acorda's product portfolio, spanning preclinical research, clinical development, and sales and marketing.
  • Both Cignarella and Henney will report to the chief operating officer and chief scientific officer, respectively.
  • Acorda's CEO, Ron Cohen, MD, expressed delight at the new appointments, highlighting their potential to help the company fulfill its mission and advance its clinical programs.
  • Both executives hold advanced degrees in their fields, with Cignarella holding an MBA and MS in pharmaceutical science, and Henney holding a PharmD and multiple undergraduate degrees.

Statistics:

  • Over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry
  • 2 decades of experience in marketing and business development
  • 5 different roles and companies prior to joining Acorda Therapeutics for Gerard A. Cignarella
  • 3 different roles and companies prior to joining Acorda Therapeutics for Herbert Henney III, PharmD
  • 2 degrees: MBA in marketing/finance and MS in pharmaceutical science for Gerard A. Cignarella
  • 3 degrees: BA, BS in pharmacy, and PharmD for Herbert Henney III, PharmD

Sources:

  • Health & Medicine Week editors
  • [Gerard A. Cignarella -LinkedIn Profile]
  • [Herbert Henney III, PharmD -LinkedIn Profile]
  • Creative Healthcare Solutions
  • InChord Communications, Inc.
  • Pfizer, Inc.
  • Regions Limited Incorporated
  • Pharmos Corporation
  • Bio-Technology General Corporation
  • North Carolina Wesleyan College
  • Temple University
  • Medical University of South Carolina