OTLKW - Outlook Therapeutics® Adds Global Commercial Expertise with Appointment of Jedd Comiskey as Senior VP - Head of Europe | Benzinga
ISELIN, N.J., Nov. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Outlook Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:OTLK), a biopharmaceutical company working to achieve FDA approval for the first ophthalmic formulation of bevacizumab for the treatment of retinal diseases, today announced the appointment of Jedd Comiskey as Senior VP – Head of Europe.
Mr. Comiskey has a successful track record in the planning, organization and execution of product launches. Over the course of his career, he has demonstrated innovative, solution-focused results, navigating the highly complex European pharmaceutical landscape.
"We believe in the potential of ONS-5010 to address the global need for an approved bevacizumab that meets ophthalmic standards for the treatment of wet AMD. While continuing our efforts to meet the additional requirements that the FDA is requiring for U.S. approval of ONS-5010, we are working toward the upcoming decision date for our Marketing Authorization Application (MAA) in Europe with the EMA, expected in the first half of 2024. We believe Jedd will play an integral role as we prepare for a potential European partnership in launching ONS-5010," commented Russell Trenary, President and CEO of Outlook Therapeutics.
Mr. Comiskey added, "I am thrilled to join the Outlook Therapeutics team to help solidify the Company's global launch strategy, and I believe ONS-5010 has the potential to be a meaningful treatment option in the ophthalmology landscape in Europe. As the Company continues its work towards potential European launch, I look forward to leveraging the valuable experience and proven approaches I've executed over my career to enable us to hit the ground running."
Prior to joining Outlook Therapeutics, Jedd served as the Senior Brand Director; Ophthalmology at Apellis Switzerland GmbH. As part of his role, Jedd was the commercial lead for the launch of SYFOVRE® (pegcetacoplan), defining regional brand strategy, formulating key market commercialization plans, engaging stakeholders, and supporting affiliates with launch preparations. In addition to his regional role, Jedd was accountable for detailed mapping of the ophthalmology landscape, preparatory stakeholder engagement and formulation of comprehensive commercialization strategy, and infrastructure ...