Dr Ehlers served as chief medical officer since joining the company in September 2002. He is leaving to take up a position in academia.
Dr Ehlers has agreed to assist the company in the search for a qualified replacement, which has already commenced, and in managing the transition.
In connection with his resignation, the company has entered into a consulting agreement with Mr Ehlers for up to six months, pursuant to which he will provide certain ongoing consulting services to Pacific Biometrics (PBI). In addition, Dr Ehlers will continue to serve as president of the company’s wholly owned subsidiary, Pacific Biomarkers.
Ron Helm, chairman and CEO, said: “The company wishes Mario success in his new position in academia. During his six-year tenure as chief medical officer of PBI, the company has grown substantially in terms of the breadth and depth of its service offerings and the diversity of its client base.”