UNITY Biotechnology, Inc. Appoints Camille Landis as Senior Vice President of Corporate Development
“Camille brings significant experience in building and leading corporate development organizations,” said Keith Leonard, chairman and chief executive officer of UNITY. “UNITY will be evaluating opportunities to extend our reach and to bring innovative medicines that can change the trajectory of aging and extend human healthspan, and we’re pleased to have Camille onboard to lead this process.”
Ms. Landis most recently served as chief business officer at Eidos Therapeutics, where she oversaw the company's corporate development and financing activities. Prior to Eidos, she was vice president of corporate development at Relypsa, where she was responsible for building and leading corporate development, alliance management and strategic planning. She led the sale process of Relypsa to Galencia for $1.5 billion and supported the company's IPO and financing activities, which raised over $475 million. She also led Relypsa's global partnering effort that resulted in a $165 million licensing agreement with Vifor Fresenius Medical Renal Pharma and a co-detailing agreement with
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