Olema Names Jason O'Byrne Chief Financial Officer, Effective August 11, 2026
Olema Pharmaceuticals announced on August 13, 2026 that Jason O'Byrne has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, principal financial officer and principal accounting officer, effective August 11, 2026. He most recently served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Vir Biotechnology from October 2024 to August 2026. The filing sets his pay, including a $545,000 initial base salary and an option for 650,000 shares that is subject to Board approval.
Key points
- Initial annualized base salary of $545,000 and an annual bonus target of 45% of base salary
- Sign-on bonuses of $250,000 (within 30 days of the effective date) and $100,000 (within 30 days after the first anniversary), subject to service-based repayment
- Option for 650,000 common shares under the 2022 Inducement Plan, vesting over four years, subject to Board approval
- Severance includes 12 months of base salary; double-trigger protection applies if termination occurs within 3 months before or 18 months after a Change in Control
The filing
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