Biogen Makes Counterintuitive Move To Tap Exelixis's Scangos As CEO
Executive Summary
Shortly after the market closed on June 30, Biogen Idec and Exelixis confirmed leadership changes that will result in Exelixis's long-time CEO George Scangos taking the helm of the Big Biotech July 15
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