Edgewise Therapeutics Appoints Commercial Biotech Executive Christopher Martin to its Board of Directors

Core Insights - Edgewise Therapeutics, Inc. has appointed Christopher Martin, a biotechnology veteran, to its Board of Directors, enhancing its leadership team as it prepares for significant product launches [1][2][3] Company Overview - Edgewise Therapeutics is focused on developing novel therapeutics for muscular dystrophies and serious cardiac conditions, with a strong emphasis on muscle physiology [4] - The company is advancing its lead product, Sevasemten, which is in late-stage clinical trials for Becker and Duchenne muscular dystrophies, and is also developing EDG-7500 and EDG-15400 for cardiac conditions [4] Leadership Background - Christopher Martin previously served as Chief Commercial Officer for Verona Pharma, which was acquired by Merck & Co. for approximately $10 billion in October 2025, and has extensive experience in building commercial organizations and launch strategies [3] - His past roles include Executive Director of Marketing at SK Life Science and Head of Marketing at Cempra, where he led the development and launch strategies for multiple products [3]