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Michael Morneau

Key Takeaway: Michael Morneau has been appointed as Vice President of Finance and Administration at Viking Therapeutics. With over 20 years of experience in the biotechnology and accounting sectors, he has held key financial roles at various companies, including Trius Therapeutics and Eli Lilly. Morneau holds an MBA and a Master of Arts in accounting, along with a BA in mathematics.
Price reaction · baseline $37.08 (2025-12-12 close) · clean, no other VKTX news in the window
day 0 close · peak
-2.5%

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Michael Morneau has extensive experience in finance and accounting.
  • He has held significant roles in reputable biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies.
  • His educational background includes advanced degrees in accounting and mathematics.

BiopharmaWatch Analysis

From our catalyst data and publicly available data · not financial advice
Best trade, last catalyst
+53%
120-day peak, hindsight
Typical move
13.6%
average across 5 past catalysts
Cash runway
~11 mo
Medium dilution risk
Lead asset
VK2735
Phase 3 · Weight Loss

Full Press Release Details

Michael Morneau serves as our Vice President of Finance and Administration. Mr. Morneau has over 20 years of accounting and financial experience at public and private companies in the biotechnology and accounting industries. Prior to Viking, he was VP of Finance and Chief Accounting Officer at Trius Therapeutics, Inc., a subsidiary of Cubist Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a pharmaceutical company, following Cubist’s acquisition of Trius. Prior to Trius, he was Director of Lilly Research Labs Finance at Eli Lilly and Company, a pharmaceutical company. Prior to Eli Lilly, he was Director of Finance and Accounting at SGX Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biotechnology company, which was acquired by Eli Lilly. Prior to SGX, he was Controller at Momenta Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biotechnology company. Mr. Morneau earned his MBA and Master of Arts in accounting from New Hampshire College, and a BA in mathematics from the University of New Hampshire.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Michael Morneau's role at Viking Therapeutics?

Michael Morneau serves as the Vice President of Finance and Administration.

How much experience does Michael Morneau have?

He has over 20 years of accounting and financial experience.

Where did Michael Morneau work before Viking?

He was VP of Finance at Trius Therapeutics, a subsidiary of Cubist Pharmaceuticals.

What degrees does Michael Morneau hold?

He earned an MBA and a Master of Arts in accounting.

Last updated: Dec 13, 2025