SAN DIEGO, Feb. 10, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zogenix, Inc. (Nasdaq:ZGNX), a pharmaceutical company developing and commercializing products for the treatment of central nervous system (CNS) disorders, announced today that Renee Tannenbaum, Pharm.D., has been appointed as a new member of the Company's Board of Directors.
Cam L. Garner, Chairman of the Board, said, "Dr. Tannenbaum has significant experience developing and executing commercial strategies in the pharmaceutical industry. Her strong track record of success covers a range of relevant areas including product launches, sales and marketing, product development, alliance management, commercial strategies, and leadership development. We look forward to drawing on her considerable experience as the Company continues to execute on its commercial and new product initiatives."
Dr. Tannenbaum currently serves as the Head of Global Customer Excellence of AbbVie, Inc., where she is responsible for building commercial capabilities for the organization. Prior to joining AbbVie, Dr. Tannenbaum served as President of Myrtle Potter & Company, LLC, a global life sciences consulting and advisory firm. From 2009 to 2011, she served as Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at Elan Pharmaceutics, Inc., where she was responsible for revenue generation for Elan's marketed products, preparing for the commercialization of the company's pipeline, including its Alzheimer's portfolio, and strengthening the company's overall commercial capabilities.
Prior to her role at Elan, Dr. Tannenbaum was at Novartis Pharma AG for three years, where she led the Global Commercial Operations organization. Prior to that, she spent nine years at Bristol Myers Squibb and 16 years at Merck and Company where she held a variety of leadership positions in operations and general management.
Prior to joining the industry, Dr. Tannenbaum was an Assistant Professor of Clinical Pharmacy at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Sciences, now known as the University of the Sciences at Philadelphia. She retains a faculty position at the University's Mayes College of Healthcare Business and Policy and serves as the Dean's Professor.
Dr. Tannenbaum received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Sciences, her MBA from Temple University, and her Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy from the University of Connecticut. She currently serves on the advisory board of the Women Business Leaders in U.S. Healthcare Industry Foundation and the advisory board for the Healthcare Businesswomen's Association.
Dr. Tannenbaum commented, "I am pleased to join the Zogenix Board of Directors and to have the opportunity to help refine the Company's strategic growth initiatives and contribute to the advancement and potential commercialization of ZX008 and Relday. The Company has an attractive mix of commercial and pipeline potential in large markets. I look forward to working closely with the Board and management as the Company moves forward toward several key potential milestones in the next few years."
About Zogenix
Zogenix, Inc. (Nasdaq:ZGNX) is a pharmaceutical company committed to developing and commercializing therapies that address specific clinical needs for people living with CNS disorders who need innovative treatment alternatives to help them return to normal daily functioning.
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