Madrigal Pharmaceuticals Announces Company Founder Rebecca Taub, M.D. to Become Senior Scientific and Medical Advisor; David Soergel, M.D., Appointed Chief Medical Officer

Company Overview - Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel therapeutics for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) [5] - The company's medication, Rezdiffra (resmetirom), is the first and only FDA-approved treatment for MASH with moderate to advanced fibrosis [6] Leadership Transition - Rebecca Taub, M.D., the founder and Chief Medical Officer, will transition to Senior Scientific and Medical Advisor while continuing on the Board of Directors [1] - David Soergel, M.D., has been appointed as the new Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, effective April 21, 2025 [1] Achievements and Future Plans - Under Dr. Taub's leadership, Madrigal achieved the milestone of developing Rezdiffra, the first FDA-approved medicine for MASH, providing hope to patients [2][3] - Dr. Soergel brings over 20 years of experience in drug development for metabolic and cardiovascular diseases, which aligns with the company's goal to expand its pipeline beyond Rezdiffra [3][4] Company Growth - Madrigal has grown from a small team of fewer than 10 R&D professionals to a commercial-stage biopharma company with over 500 employees across the U.S. and Europe [3]