Ascendis Pharma A/S Appoints Jonathan A. Leff, M.D. as Chief Medical Officer
"We are pleased to welcome Jonathan to the executive management team," commented
Dr. Leff stated, "I am thrilled to join the Ascendis team. I have been extremely impressed by the technology, the focus on patient benefits, the pipeline opportunities, and the overall quality of the team. It is a privilege to join such an accomplished group of dedicated professionals."
Dr. Leff most recently served as InterMune's Executive Vice President, Research and Development from
Dr. Leff earned a B.A. in Chemistry from the
Additionally, Ascendis announced today that Dr.
"We would like to thank Michael for his valuable contributions to Ascendis' clinical development efforts, including his leadership of the TransCon Growth Hormone program through two successful Phase 2 studies," stated
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The TransCon technology combines the benefits of prodrug and sustained release technologies, and is the key driver of
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