Ex-FDA deputy director Wikler joins Rib-X
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Executive Summary
Dr Matthew Wikler, a former deputy director of the US FDA, has joined biopharmaceutical company Rib-X Pharmaceuticals as chief development officer. Dr Wikler will take up his new post, leading development of the company's skin infection product candidates, from 30 April. During his two years at the FDA, Dr Wikler served as deputy director of the division of anti-infective drug products. He most recently served as president and CEO of IASO Pharma.