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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., November 18, 2021 – Epizyme, Inc. (Nasdaq: EPZM), a fully integrated, commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company developing and delivering novel epigenetic therapies, today announced two appointments to the Company’s Board of Directors: clinical oncology executive, Roy A. Beveridge, M.D., and international pharmaceutical and financial executive, Carol Stuckley, M.B.A. The Company today also announced that Andrew R. Allen, M.D., Ph.D., who has served on the Company’s Board of Directors since June 2014, has resigned from this position, also effective November 16, 2021.
“We are delighted to welcome Roy and Carol to our Board of Directors as we broaden our portfolio and solidify our leadership in epigenetic therapies,” said Grant Bogle, President and Chief Executive Officer of Epizyme. “Roy’s broad experience as a practicing clinical oncologist and researcher, coupled with his executive leadership roles as Chief Medical Officer for both Humana Inc. and US Oncology, Inc., brings crucial payer and provider insights to Epizyme as we deepen our focus on supporting physicians in delivering optimal care to the patients and communities they serve. Carol’s 25+ years of executive leadership in the healthcare industry, including more than 22 years at Pfizer(PFE), coupled with her multinational finance and accounting expertise, make her an ideal director to serve on the Epizyme Board as our commercial activities accelerate. We alsowant to recognize and thank Andrew for his many contributions over his years of service, helping us transition Epizyme to a fully integrated biopharmaceutical company during his seven years on our Board.”
Roy A. Beveridge, M.D., is a medical oncologist who has been in practice for more than 30 years during which time he has treated hundreds of lymphoma and myeloma patients. He has led large integrated provider networks and has deep expertise in healthcare policy and reimbursement. Previously, Dr. Beveridge served as Humana Inc.’s Chief Medical Officer, where he led clinical policy, population health and clinical quality initiatives. Prior to this Dr. Beveridge held a similar role for US Oncology, which was acquired by McKesson Specialty Health, where he focused on research, quality, data science, clinical pathways and payer initiatives. Much of his recent work has focused on social determinants of health and improving the health of underserved populations. He has published more than 200 papers in various professional and scientific journals. Dr. Beveridge is currently a Strategy and Policy Consultant at Avalere Health, a healthcare consulting firm, and his additional professional experiences include working as a Consultant to Humana and serving as Interim President of Conviva Physician Group, awholly-owned subsidiary of Humana. Dr. Beveridge holds a B.A. in Biology from the Johns Hopkins University and an M.D. from Cornell University. He also received internal medicine training at the University of Chicago and completed an oncology fellowship at Johns Hopkins University.