STAT+: Up and down the ladder: The latest comings and goings

STAT PlusPharmalot Up and down the ladder: The latest comings and goings Manage alerts for this article Email this article Share this article By Ed SilvermanJune 19, 2026 Pharmalot Columnist, Senior Writer Ed Silverman[email protected]Ed’s stories explore prescription drug pricing, affordability and access, as well issues surrounding patents, litigation, and legislation. He is also the author of the morning Pharmalittle newsletter and the afternoon Pharmalot newsletter. Hired someone new and exciting? Promoted a rising star? Finally solved that hard-to-fill spot? Share the news with us, and we’ll share it with others. That’s right. Send us your changes, and we’ll find a home for them. Don’t be shy. Everyone wants to know who is coming and going. And here is our regular feature in which we highlight a different person each week. This time around, we note that Protego Biopharma hired Jae Kim as chief medical officer. Previously, he held the same roles at Septerna and Design Therapeutics.Advertisement But all work and no play can make for a dull chief medical officer. STAT+ Exclusive Story Already have an account? Log in This article is exclusive to STAT+ subscribers Unlock this article — plus in-depth analysis, newsletters, premium events, and news alerts. Already have an account? Log in Monthly $39 Totals $468 per year $39/month Get Started Totals $468 per year Starter $30 for 3 months, then $399/year $30 for 3 months Get Started Then $399/year Annual $399 Save 15% $399/year Get Started Save 15% 11+ Users Custom Savings start at 25%! Request A Quote Request A Quote Savings start at 25%! 2-10 Users $300 Annually per user $300/year Get Started $300 Annually per user View All Plans To read the rest of this story subscribe to STAT+. Subscribe Log In biotechnology, jobs, Pharmaceuticals, STAT+ Submit a correction requestReprints Ed Silverman Pharmalot Columnist, Senior Writer Ed’s stories explore prescription drug pricing, affordability and access, as well issues surrounding patents, litigation, and legislation. He is also the author of the morning Pharmalittle newsletter and the afternoon Pharmalot newsletter. Newsletter From the lab to the medicine chest, these are the must-read drug industry updates of the day Recommended Pharmalot June 18, 2026 STAT Plus: Eli Lilly ends 340B drug discounts to some hospitals for failing to provide claims data Pharmalot June 18, 2026 STAT Plus: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about an FDA review of Moderna’s flu shot, J&J’s focus on cancer, and more Advertisement Pharmalot June 17, 2026 STAT Plus: Advocacy groups petition FDA to withdraw approval of ‘unsafe’ use of antibiotics given to livestock Pharmalot June 17, 2026 STAT Plus: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about hackers extorting Novo, an FDA about-face, and more Pharmalot June 16, 2026 STAT Plus: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about Medicare and obesity drugs, Germany’s pricing plans, and more Subscriber Picks