Ocular Therapeutix Strengthens Clinical Team with Appointment of Key Retinal Leaders

Nadia K. Waheed, MD, MPH, Appointed Chief Medical Officer; Peter K. Kaiser, MD, to Become Chief Development Officer; Andrea Gibson, PhD, Named Vice President, Medical Collaborations; and Namrata Saroj, OD, to Become Development Strategy Consultant

Dr. Waheed’s strong industry track record as a CMO and broad expertise in wet AMD and diabetic retinopathy support advancing the Phase 3 AXPAXLI program

Dr. Kaiser’s vast leadership experience in numerous pivotal trials of approved wet AMD products enhances Ocular’s transition to a leading retina care company

Dr. Gibson and Dr. Saroj bring deep experience in clinical trial execution through their joint involvement in the development and commercialization of two landmark retina drugs

BEDFORD, Mass., April 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ocular Therapeutix, Inc. (NASDAQ:OCUL) (“Ocular”), a biopharmaceutical company committed to enhancing people’s vision and quality of life through the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD), diabetic retinopathy, and other diseases and conditions of the eye, today announced that it has strengthened its clinical development organization with the appointment of Nadia K. Waheed, MD, MPH, as Chief Medical Officer (CMO); Peter K. Kaiser, MD as Chief Development Officer (CDO); Andrea Gibson, Ph.D., as Vice President, Medical Collaborations; and Namrata Saroj, OD, as Development Strategy Consultant. Dr. Waheed’s appointment will be effective as of May 20, 2024. Jeffrey S. Heier, MD, will continue in his role as Chief Scientific Officer (CSO).

“I am thrilled to announce the enrichment of Ocular’s clinical development organization with the appointment of four recognized retinal disease professionals. Having a strong team of retinal leaders with experience across all aspects of clinical development is essential to Ocular’s transformation to becoming a leading retina company,” said
Pravin U. Dugel, MD, Executive Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ocular Therapeutix. “I believe the appointment of Dr. Waheed as CMO, coupled with Dr. Kaiser’s deep clinical trial experience, further solidifies the foundation for our successful transition.”

“I am confident that Dr. Waheed, as an accomplished CMO, with a robust clinical development track record, experience as a respected retinal surgeon, with post-doctoral training at several world-class institutions and a lengthy publication history, can play an important role in the advancement of our clinical pipeline,” continued Dr. Dugel. “In addition, I look forward to continue working closely with Dr. Kaiser, a globally recognized retinal specialist, and believe that his deep understanding of the AXPAXLI program, combined with his broad experience as a study chairman and lead investigator in numerous pivotal trials for approved products for wet AMD and other indications, significantly enhances the leadership of our program.”