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Olema Oncology Appoints Naseem Zojwalla, M.D., as Chief Medical Officer
• Dr. Zojwalla brings extensive and diverse experience in clinical development and regulatory strategy for novel oncology therapies • As part of planned
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[{"type":"text","content":"• Dr. Zojwalla brings extensive and diverse experience in clinical development and regulatory strategy for novel oncology therapies • As part of planned leadership transition, former CMO Pamela Klein, M.D., will become a senior advisor and member of Olema’s Scientific Advisory Board SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Olema Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Olema” or “Olema Oncology,” Nasdaq: OLMA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of targeted therapies for women’s cancers, today announced the appointment of Naseem Zojwalla, M.D., as Chief Medical Officer. Bringing more than 15 years of oncology and clinical development experience across the biopharmaceutical industry and academia, Dr. Zojwalla joins Olema as the company prepares to advance its lead therapeutic candidate, OP-1250, an investigational complete estrogen receptor (ER) antagonist (CERAN) and a selective ER degrader (SERD) in development for the treatment of metastatic breast cancer, into Phase 2 development. “Naseem’s comprehensive and nuanced understanding of what it takes to guide life-changing cancer medicines through various stages of clinical development will be instrumental as we continue to investigate the full potential of Olema’s science to improve outcomes for women living with cancer,” said Sean P. Bohen, M.D., Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of Olema Oncology. “We are excited to welcome Naseem to the executive leadership team at this important time for Olema. Her passion, dedication and leadership will be integral in our journey to transform the standard of care for patients.” Dr. Zojwalla previously led clinical development and strategy at biopharmaceutical companies, including Turning Point Therapeutics and Peloton Therapeutics (acquired by Merck & Co. Inc.) and served in lead clinical roles at multiple oncology-focused companies, including Onyx Pharmaceuticals, ImClone Systems, and Eisai Inc. She brings with her extensive experience in building out world-class clinical development, operations, and pharmacovigilance teams to support expanding programs, advancing clinical assets from Phase 1 through registrational studies, and regulatory experience with U.S. and European authorities. She earned her medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine and completed ...