Announcement • May 28
Zentalis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Announces Board and Executive Appointments Zentalis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced the appointments of Shannon Campbell to its Board of Directors and Sarah Kelly as the Companys Senior Vice President of Commercial Strategy. These appointments reflect Zentalis continued commitment to developing commercial and operational capabilities as the Company advances registration-intended Phase 2 and Phase 3 trials of azenosertib for patients with Cyclin E1-positive platinum-resistant ovarian cancer (PROC). Shannon Campbell brings deep experience helping oncology companies successfully navigate the transition from clinical to commercial-stage, said Julie Eastland, Chief Executive Officer of Zentalis. Shannons commercial scale-up leadership will help achieve vision as continue advancing azenosertib through late-stage development for patients with Cyclin E1-positive platinum-resistant ovarian cancer (PROC). Simultaneously, the appointment of Sarah Kelly brings a broad set of experience in building launch readiness for both companion diagnostics and therapeutics. Together, these roles provide the strategic, operational, and commercial foundation needed to support launch readiness and long-term growth. Ms. Campbell is a seasoned biopharmaceutical executive with more than 30 years of experience, leading global commercial strategy and building oncology franchises. Her proven track record will support Zentalis as it advances toward the potential commercialization of azenosertib for Cyclin E1 positive PROC patients, as well as, evaluating azenosertib in earlier lines of ovarian cancer, as a combination therapy, and in other tumor types. Most recently, Ms. Campbell served as Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at Merus, where she led the companys evolution toward becoming a commercial-stage organization, including launch preparedness efforts for its portfolio of multiclonic antibodies. Prior to Merus, she held senior oncology leadership roles at Novartis Pharmaceuticals and Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals, where she supported the launch and growth of innovative therapies across solid tumors and rare diseases. Ms. Campbell currently serves on the board of Black Diamond Therapeutics and is an advisory board member for Verix. Sarah Kelly joins Zentalis as Senior Vice President of Commercial Strategy to lead launch readiness. Throughout Ms. Kellys 30-year career, she has held senior leadership positions in commercial and business development at companies including Amgen, Turning Point, Spectrum and Agilent. Ms. Kellys extensive experience in oncology includes building and leading commercial organizations in preparation for therapeutic and companion diagnostic launches. Ms. Kellys focus on commercial strategy, market access, companion diagnostics, field leadership, and business development provides operational expertise to prepare Zentalis for the potential to bring azenosertib to patients.