Zentalis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Stock Price, News & Analysis

Zentalis Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: ZNTL) has appointed Dr. Mark Lackner as Chief Translational Officer and Head of Biomarker Strategy. Dr. Lackner, a seasoned expert in oncology and biomarker development, brings over 20 years of experience from IDEAYA Biosciences and Genentech. This strategic hire aims to enhance Zentalis' clinical strategy and biomarker capabilities, particularly for the ongoing ZN-c3 biomarker trial. CEO Dr. Kimberly Blackwell emphasized that strengthening the executive team is crucial for advancing the company’s oncology pipeline, which includes promising candidates such as ZN-c3, ZN-d5, and ZN-c5.

Zentalis Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: ZNTL) announced the granting of equity awards to Dr. Carrie Brownstein, the new Chief Medical Officer, on October 3, 2022. The awards include non-qualified stock options to purchase 300,000 shares, 100,000 performance-based options, and 100,000 restricted stock units. The stock options have an exercise price of $22.21 per share, aligning with the closing price on the grant date. The grants were made under the 2022 Employment Inducement Incentive Award Plan, aiming to attract qualified personnel to Zentalis.

Zentalis Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: ZNTL) has announced the promotion of co-founder Kevin Bunker, Ph.D., to Chief Scientific Officer. In this role, he will lead R&D efforts in San Diego, focusing on advancing the preclinical pipeline and refining the Integrated Discovery Engine. Dr. Bunker, previously COO, has contributed significantly to the company's achievements, including developing leading oncology drug candidates like ZN-c3 and ZN-d5. The company's mission is to improve patient outcomes through innovative small molecule therapeutics targeting cancer pathways.

Zentalis Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: ZNTL) has appointed Dr. Carrie Brownstein as Chief Medical Officer, effective October 3, 2022. Bringing over 20 years of experience in oncology and hematology, Dr. Brownstein previously served as CMO of Cellectis and held key roles at Celgene, contributing to the approval of several novel products. Zentalis focuses on developing small molecule therapeutics for cancer treatment, with lead programs ZN-c3 and ZN-d5. Dr. Brownstein aims to leverage her expertise to enhance clinical advancement at Zentalis.

Zentalis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZNTL) announced the appointment of Dr. Jan Skvarka to its Board of Directors, bringing over 30 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry. Dr. Skvarka has a proven track record of leading clinical-stage companies and has successfully transformed Trillium Therapeutics, resulting in a significant acquisition by Pfizer. His expertise is expected to guide Zentalis as it develops its lead candidates, ZN-c3 and ZN-d5, which target various cancers. Zentalis aims to advance its pipeline of innovative cancer therapeutics amidst ongoing industry challenges.

Zentalis Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: ZNTL) announced on September 1, 2022, the grant of 125,000 non-qualified stock options to a new employee under the 2022 Employment Inducement Incentive Award Plan. This grant complies with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) and has an exercise price of $27.86, equivalent to the closing price on the grant date. The options will vest over four years. Zentalis focuses on developing small molecule therapeutics for cancer treatment, with a pipeline that includes potential best-in-class candidates.

Zentalis Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: ZNTL) announced that CEO Kimberly Blackwell will participate in investor conferences. The 2022 Wells Fargo Healthcare Conference is set for September 7, 2022, at 2:35 p.m. ET in Boston, followed by the Morgan Stanley 20th Annual Global Healthcare Conference on September 14, 2022, at 10:35 a.m. ET in New York City. Webcasts will be available on Zentalis' website.

As a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical firm, Zentalis focuses on small molecule therapies for cancer, with a diverse pipeline that includes potent candidates for various malignancies.

Zentalis Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: ZNTL) announced key corporate developments and financial results for Q2 2022. The company appointed Dr. Kimberly Blackwell as CEO and Dave Johnson as Chairman, enhancing its leadership team. A $25 million equity investment from Pfizer aims to advance ZN-c3's clinical development. Zentalis raised approximately $200.2 million from a recent share offering, extending its cash runway into 2025. As of June 30, 2022, cash and marketable securities totaled $455.2 million, with R&D expenses slightly down to $43.8 million, while general administrative expenses rose to $19.6 million due to increased stock-based compensation.

Zentalis Pharmaceuticals, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical firm, announced that CEO Kimberly Blackwell will speak at the Wedbush PacGrow Healthcare Conference on August 10, 2022, at 10:20 a.m. ET. This panel will focus on targeted oncology strategies. The event will be accessible via a live webcast on the company's website, with an archived version available afterward. Zentalis specializes in small molecule therapeutics aimed at critical cancer pathways and has a diverse pipeline, including treatments like ZN-c3 and ZN-d5.