Phathom Pharmaceuticals Appoints Sanjeev Narula as Chief Financial and Business Officer

Core Viewpoint - Phathom Pharmaceuticals has appointed Sanjeev Narula as Chief Financial and Business Officer to enhance its leadership team and support its growth strategy, particularly in achieving profitability and increasing shareholder value [1][2][7]. Company Overview - Phathom Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing novel treatments for gastrointestinal diseases, specifically through its product VOQUEZNA, a potassium-competitive acid blocker [5]. Leadership Appointment - Sanjeev Narula brings extensive experience from his previous roles, including Chief Financial Officer at Intra-Cellular Therapies, where he played a significant role in its $14.6 billion acquisition by Johnson & Johnson [3]. - Narula has held senior finance positions at Pfizer, Viatris, and Upjohn, contributing to his expertise in capital strategy, M&A, and financial planning [4]. Product Information - VOQUEZNA is marketed in the U.S. for various gastrointestinal conditions, including heartburn associated with Non-Erosive GERD and as part of treatment for H. pylori infection [5].