Theravance Biopharma, Inc. Announces Resignation of Brett Haumann as Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer Effective April 5, 2021
March 16, 2021 at 04:54 pm EDT
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On March 15, 2021, Dr. Brett Haumann notified Theravance Biopharma, Inc. of his resignation as its Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer effective on April 5, 2021. Dr. Haumann indicated his resignation was not as a result of any disagreement with the Company or its Board nor any matter related to the Company’s operations, policies or practices and is motivated by his personal circumstances.
Theravance Biopharma, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company primarily focused on the development, and commercialization of medicines. Its product, YUPELRI (revefenacin) inhalation solution is indicated for the maintenance treatment of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). YUPELRI is a prescription medicine used to treat COPD, a long-term lung disease that includes chronic bronchitis, emphysema, or both. YUPELRI is an anticholinergic medicine, which helps the muscles around the airway in lungs stay relaxed to prevent symptoms, such as wheezing, shortness of breath and others. Its pipeline of internally discovered programs is targeted to address unmet patient needs. Ampreloxetine, its late-stage investigational norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor in development for symptomatic neurogenic orthostatic hypotension. Its Selective 5-HT4 Agonist (TD-8954) is a selective 5-HT4 receptor agonist, which is developed for the treatment of gastrointestinal motility disorders.