The Biotechnology Industry Organization has a new board chairman and annouces its new board of directors. The organization started in 1993.
BIO Names Chairman, Board Members for 2005-2006
WASHINGTON, July 15 – James C. Mullen, president and CEO of Biogen Idec Inc., has been elected chairman of the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) Board of Directors. Mullen replaces Richard F. Pops, CEO of Alkermes Inc.
“Richard Pops guided BIO through two important years marked by the successful negotiation and passage of historic Medicare reform that includes prescription drug benefits for senior citizens,” said BIO President and CEO Jim Greenwood. “As Richard’s term successfully ends, I look forward to the next two years working with Jim Mullen.
For more information, including a list of the new board members, contact Debbie Strickland, +1-202-962-9200.