Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ACOR) today announced that Lauren Sabella, Chief Operating Officer, will resign from the Company effective September 30, 2022. Ms. Sabella will be working in a strategic advisory role for early-stage biotechnology companies.
“We are grateful for Lauren’s thirteen years of contributions as a member of Acorda’s executive leadership team. Initially, she and her team led the commercial launch of AMPYRA, a novel treatment for multiple sclerosis. The tremendous success of that product allowed Acorda to invest in additional clinical development programs, including INBRIJA for Parkinson’s disease,” said Ron Cohen, M.D., Acorda’s President and CEO. “Lauren has been an outstanding leader at Acorda; we will miss her and wish her a fulfilling next chapter in her career.”
“I am honored to have been part of the Acorda team. I take particular pride in knowing that the FDA-approved products we have brought to market have helped so many people living with multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease,” said Ms. Sabella. “I am also proud to have prepared outstanding senior leaders to help guide Acorda’s success moving forward.”
Ms. Sabella’s responsibilities will be assumed by two of her current direct reports, Sofia Ali, Senior Vice President, Operations & Strategic Planning and Susan Way, Senior Vice President, Drug Development and Regulatory Affairs.
