Abraxis BioScience names new executive vice president of operations

In this newly created position, Dr Geehr will be responsible for the commercial, manufacturing and marketing operations of Abraxis.

Most recently, Dr Geehr has been serving as president of Allez Spine, an Irvine, California-based medical device company. He has also served as founding chairman and chief medical officer of IPC – The Hospitalist Company, now a publicly traded North Hollywood, California-based medical services company that organizes and manages hospital-based medical practices in multiple states.

Mr Soon-Shiong said: “Ed’s career combines both entrepreneurial and executive experience in the healthcare industry, an important foundation that will serve Abraxis BioScience. Ed is a welcome addition to our management team as we continue to launch Abraxane in countries around the world, enhance our robust clinical program and invest in drug discovery both internally and through industry and academic partnerships.”