Arcus Biosciences names Richard Markus Chief Medical Officer, Dimitry Nuyten departs
Arcus Biosciences said Richard Markus, M.D., Ph.D. will become Chief Medical Officer effective January 31, 2025, and that Dimitry Nuyten, M.D., Ph.D. will leave the company on the same date. Nuyten entered into a separation agreement under the company's Severance Benefits Plan that includes a lump sum payment equal to 12 months of base salary, COBRA coverage for up to 12 months, and an additional cash payment tied to his 2024 annual bonus. The filing does not disclose the dollar amounts of these payments.
Key points
- Richard Markus, M.D., Ph.D. appointed Chief Medical Officer, effective January 31, 2025
- Dimitry Nuyten, M.D., Ph.D. departs January 31, 2025
- Severance includes a lump sum equal to 12 months of base salary and COBRA coverage for up to 12 months
- Additional cash payment tied to Nuyten's 2024 annual bonus; the final separation agreement will be filed after execution
The filing
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