Engle’s background also includes senior executive positions with Merck Generics Group, a division of Merck KGaA, and Allergan, Inc.
“I’m very pleased that Mel has agreed to join our board,” said Chris J. Stern, company chairman and CEO. “He has the business acumen and experience in the pharmaceutical industry to help us develop and grow as we work to bring Oxycyte(R)-based products to the market. During his tenure at Dey, sales increased from $250 million to over $600 million. Our board and company will be stronger with his involvement.”
“I’m excited about the promise of Oxycyte and what I can see as the potential for this company. I’m looking forward to working with Chris and the other board members to help bring that potential to reality,” said Engle.