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Incyte Announces Executive Leadership Appointments

Key Takeaway: Incyte has announced several key executive leadership appointments to enhance its strategic focus and drive long-term growth. Dr. Pablo J. Cagnoni has been appointed as President and Global Head of Research and Development, while Dr. Steven Stein will serve as Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer. Mohamed Issa has also been appointed as Executive Vice President and Head of U.S. Commercial. These changes aim to support Incyte's ongoing innovation and operational effectiveness in the biopharmaceutical space.

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  • Appointments are made to strengthen leadership and support long-term growth.
  • Pablo J. Cagnoni and Steven Stein have notable experience and contributions.
  • Integration of commercial teams is expected to enhance product launch success.

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Incyte Announces Executive Leadership Appointments
WILMINGTON, Del. - March 25, 2026 - Incyte (NASDAQ INCY) today announced appointments among its executive leadership team to support the Company's strategic focus and long-term growth plans.
Pablo J. Cagnoni, M.D., has been appointed President, Incyte and Global Head of Research and Development. In this role, Dr. Cagnoni will retain responsibility for Research and Development, while also supporting enterprise-wide strategic planning and operational execution. Under Dr. Cagnoni's scientific leadership, Incyte's R D progress has been notable, including advancing our mutCALR antibody, povorcitinib, CDK2, KRASG12D and TGF R2xPD1 programs. Dr. Cagnoni has also continued to strengthen the way Incyte conducts R D, introducing a new structure, processes and new technologies to improve productivity and keep Incyte competitive.
Steven Stein, M.D., has been appointed Executive Vice President, Chief Medical Officer and Head of Late-stage Development. In this role, Dr. Stein will continue to oversee Incyte's extensive and growing late stage development programs across Hematology, Oncology and Immunology as well as Global Medical Affairs, a critical capability for data generation and reinforcing the Company's scientific leadership throughout the healthcare community. A highly respected leader at Incyte for more than a decade, Dr. Stein's scientific judgment, development expertise and patient-centric approach have been instrumental to the Company's success.
Mohamed Issa, Pharm.D. has been appointed Executive Vice President and Head of U.S. Commercial. In this role, Mr. Issa will continue to oversee the U.S. Oncology business while assuming expanded responsibility for U.S. Immunology. These business units are being integrated into a single U.S. commercial organization to support strategic alignment and execution for new product launches, operational effectiveness and standardization of best practices. Mr. Issa is an experienced executive with a proven track record in new product launch planning and operations across both Oncology and Immunology, and his execution-oriented approach will be critical to sustain commercial performance at Incyte.
"These appointments reflect the significant contributions Pablo, Steven and Mohamed have made to Incyte and the value they continue to bring to the company," said Bill Meury, Chief Executive Officer, Incyte. "Additionally, we are confident that integrating our U.S. commercial teams into one organization will drive effective launch execution and position Incyte for long-term success."
As part of the transition, Matteo Trotta, Executive Vice President and General Manager, U.S. Dermatology, will leave Incyte following a transition period.
For more background on Incyte's Leadership Team, please visit https incyte.com our-company our-leadership.
Incyte is redefining what's possible in biopharmaceutical innovation. Through deep scientific expertise and a relentless focus on patients, we have built an established portfolio of first-in-class medicines and an extensive portfolio of next-generation medicines across our key franchises Hematology, Oncology and Inflammation and Autoimmunity.
Forward-Looking Statements
Except for the historical information set forth herein, the matters set forth in this press release contain predictions, estimates and other forward-looking statements, including any discussion of the strength of Incyte's enterprise leadership and Incyte's potential for future growth and long-term success.
These forward-looking statements are based on Incyte's current expectations and subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially, as detailed in Incyte's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual report on form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025. Incyte disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the new President of Incyte?

Dr. Pablo J. Cagnoni has been appointed President and Global Head of R&D.

What role does Steven Stein hold at Incyte?

Dr. Steven Stein is now the Executive VP, Chief Medical Officer, overseeing late-stage development.

Who is in charge of U.S. Commercial at Incyte?

Mohamed Issa has been appointed Executive VP and Head of U.S. Commercial.

What is Incyte's focus moving forward?

Incyte aims to integrate U.S. commercial teams for effective product launch execution.

What change occurred in U.S. Dermatology leadership?

Matteo Trotta will leave Incyte following a transition period as General Manager.

Last updated: Mar 26, 2026