On May 11, 2022 Scandion Oncology (Scandion), a biotech company developing first-in-class medicines aimed at treating cancer which is resistant to current treatment options, reported ramps up its clinical development capabilities with the appointment of Dr. Alfredo Zurlo as Chief Medical Officer (CMO) (Press release, Scandion Oncology, MAY 11, 2022, View Source,c3564960 [SID1234614185]). Alfredo Zurlo joins Scandion immediately as part of the company’s Executive Management-team.
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A medical doctor by training, Alfredo Zurlo has more than 20 years of experience in planning and conducting early and late-stage clinical programs in oncology (cancer). He has held several global management positions in a seven-year long career with Roche, including serving as International Medical Director of Oncology and heading the launch of bevacizumab (Avastin) in Europe and the rest of the world for the colorectal indication.
Following his tenure at Roche, Alfredo Zurlo has served as CMO in the two biotech companies Glycotope and Mologen. In addition to his extensive strategic and operational clinical trial experience, he brings a large international network of health care professionals, research scientists and industry experts to Scandion.
"I am delighted to welcome Alfredo Zurlo to Scandion. As we develop both our company and development pipeline, most notably our lead asset SCO-101, it is critical to further strengthen our capabilities in clinical development. With his experience in the field of cancer drug development, Alfredo is an excellent addition to our team, and he will play a key role in the execution of our clinical trials and the planning of pivotal development", says Bo Rode Hansen, President & CEO of Scandion.
"Scandion has a tremendous potential to help address cancer’s resistance to existing treatments, which is perhaps the biggest problem in modern cancer treatment. I am excited by the opportunity to join this company and contribute to the development of new treatments to the benefit of patients, their relatives, health care professionals and society", says Alfredo Zurlo, CMO at Scandion.
Alfredo Zurlo replaces Peter Michael Vestlev, who will continue to work for Scandion in the position of Distinguished Medical Scientist, ensuring an effective handover to Alfredo Zurlo.