Aligos Therapeutics (ALGS) has appointed Kieron Wesson, PhD as Vice President, Head of Chemistry Manufacturing Controls (CMC), effective immediately. Dr. Wesson brings over 20 years of pharmaceutical development experience to Aligos, having previously served at Kezar Life Sciences and AN2 Therapeutics. His notable achievements include leading drug substance development at Anacor Pharmaceuticals, where he supported the approval and commercial launches of Kerydin and Eucrisa. Dr. Wesson holds a PhD in Organic Chemistry from the University of Cambridge. The appointment comes as Aligos prepares to begin Phase 2 study of ALG-000184 in mid-2025.
Aligos Therapeutics (ALGS) ha nominato Kieron Wesson, PhD, Vicepresidente e Responsabile della Chimica, Produzione e Controlli (CMC), con effetto immediato. Il dottor Wesson porta con sé oltre 20 anni di esperienza nello sviluppo farmaceutico, avendo lavorato in precedenza presso Kezar Life Sciences e AN2 Therapeutics. Tra i suoi successi più rilevanti, ha guidato lo sviluppo della sostanza attiva presso Anacor Pharmaceuticals, supportando l'approvazione e il lancio commerciale di Kerydin ed Eucrisa. Il dottor Wesson è in possesso di un dottorato in Chimica Organica conseguito all'Università di Cambridge. La nomina arriva mentre Aligos si prepara ad avviare uno studio di Fase 2 su ALG-000184 a metà del 2025.
Aligos Therapeutics (ALGS) ha nombrado a Kieron Wesson, PhD, como Vicepresidente y Jefe de Control de Manufactura Química (CMC), con efecto inmediato. El Dr. Wesson aporta más de 20 años de experiencia en desarrollo farmacéutico, habiendo trabajado anteriormente en Kezar Life Sciences y AN2 Therapeutics. Sus logros destacados incluyen liderar el desarrollo de sustancias activas en Anacor Pharmaceuticals, donde apoyó la aprobación y lanzamiento comercial de Kerydin y Eucrisa. El Dr. Wesson tiene un doctorado en Química Orgánica por la Universidad de Cambridge. Este nombramiento se produce mientras Aligos se prepara para iniciar un estudio de Fase 2 de ALG-000184 a mediados de 2025.
Aligos Therapeutics (ALGS)� Kieron Wesson 박사� 즉시 발효되는 화학 제조 관�(CMC) 부사장 � 책임자로 임명했습니다. Wesson 박사� Kezar Life Sciences와 AN2 Therapeutics에서 근무� 경력� 포함� 20� 이상� 제약 개발 경험� 보유하고 있습니다. 그는 Anacor Pharmaceuticals에서 약물 물질 개발� 주도하며 Kerydin� Eucrisa� 승인 � 상업� 출시� 지원한 � 있습니다. Wesson 박사� 케임브리지 대학교에서 유기화학 박사 학위� 받았습니�. 이번 임명은 Aligos가 2025� 중반� ALG-000184� 2� 임상 시험� 준비하� 시점� 이루어졌습니�.
Aligos Therapeutics (ALGS) a nommé Kieron Wesson, PhD, au poste de Vice-Président, Responsable de la Chimie, Fabrication et Contrôles (CMC), avec effet immédiat. Le Dr Wesson apporte plus de 20 ans d'expérience en développement pharmaceutique, ayant travaillé auparavant chez Kezar Life Sciences et AN2 Therapeutics. Parmi ses réalisations notables, il a dirigé le développement de substances médicamenteuses chez Anacor Pharmaceuticals, soutenant l'approbation et le lancement commercial de Kerydin et Eucrisa. Le Dr Wesson est titulaire d'un doctorat en chimie organique de l'Université de Cambridge. Cette nomination intervient alors qu'Aligos se prépare à lancer une étude de phase 2 sur ALG-000184 à la mi-2025.
Aligos Therapeutics (ALGS) hat Kieron Wesson, PhD, mit sofortiger Wirkung zum Vizepräsidenten und Leiter für Chemie, Herstellung und Kontrollen (CMC) ernannt. Dr. Wesson bringt über 20 Jahre Erfahrung in der pharmazeutischen Entwicklung mit und war zuvor bei Kezar Life Sciences und AN2 Therapeutics tätig. Zu seinen bedeutenden Erfolgen zählt die Leitung der Wirkstoffentwicklung bei Anacor Pharmaceuticals, wo er die Zulassung und Markteinführung von Kerydin und Eucrisa unterstützte. Dr. Wesson hat einen Doktortitel in Organischer Chemie von der Universität Cambridge. Die Ernennung erfolgt, während Aligos sich auf den Beginn der Phase-2-Studie von ALG-000184 Mitte 2025 vorbereitet.
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Appointment of experienced executive with over 20 years in pharmaceutical development
Strategic timing with upcoming Phase 2 study of ALG-000184 in mid-2025
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SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aligos Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALGS) a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on improving patient outcomes through best-in-class therapies for liver and viral diseases, today announced the appointment of Kieron Wesson, PhD as Vice President, Head of Chemistry Manufacturing Controls (CMC), effective immediately.
“I am pleased to welcome Kieron to Aligos,� said Sushmita Chanda, PhD, DABT, Executive Vice President, Chief Development Officer at Aligos. “With decades of experience, Kieron’s extensive knowledge and broad expertise will undoubtedly provide invaluable leadership and oversight on all CMC-related matters.�
“I am thrilled to join Aligos at this important time as we look to begin our Phase 2 study of ALG-000184 in mid-2025,� stated Kieron Wesson, PhD, Vice President, Head of CMC at Aligos. “I look forward to contributing my CMC expertise to our mission of improving patient outcomes in liver and viral diseases.�
Kieron Wesson, PhD, is a seasoned professional in the life sciences industry with over 20 years of experience focused on pharmaceutical development. Prior to joining Aligos Therapeutics, Dr. Wesson served in positions of increasing responsibility, including as the Head of CMC and Supply Chain at Kezar Life Sciences and AN2 Therapeutics. Earlier in his career, he led drug substance development at Anacor Pharmaceuticals, supporting the approval and commercial launches of Kerydin® (tavaborole) and Eucrisa® (crisaborole). Dr. Wesson completed his Bachelor of Arts in Natural Sciences at the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom and continued there to obtain his PhD in Organic Chemistry.
About Aligos
Aligos Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALGS) is a clinical stage biotechnology company founded with the mission to improve patient outcomes by developing best-in-class therapies for the treatment of liver and viral diseases. Aligos applies its science driven approach and deep R&D expertise to advance its purpose-built pipeline of therapeutics for high unmet medical needs such as chronic hepatitis B virus infection, metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), and coronaviruses.
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Who is the new VP of CMC at Aligos Therapeutics (ALGS)?
Kieron Wesson, PhD has been appointed as Vice President, Head of Chemistry Manufacturing Controls (CMC) at Aligos Therapeutics.
What is Dr. Kieron Wesson's background before joining ALGS?
Dr. Wesson has over 20 years of pharmaceutical development experience, previously serving at Kezar Life Sciences, AN2 Therapeutics, and Anacor Pharmaceuticals, where he supported the launches of Kerydin and Eucrisa.
When will Aligos Therapeutics (ALGS) begin Phase 2 study of ALG-000184?
Aligos Therapeutics plans to begin the Phase 2 study of ALG-000184 in mid-2025.
What is Aligos Therapeutics' (ALGS) main focus area?
Aligos Therapeutics is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing best-in-class therapies for liver and viral diseases.
Where did Kieron Wesson complete his education?
Dr. Wesson completed his Bachelor of Arts in Natural Sciences and PhD in Organic Chemistry at the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom.
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