Worldwide Clinical Trials appoints vp, Oncology Medical Affairs

Gerald Messerschmidt joins firm from Talon Therapeutics

Worldwide Clinical Trials, a US provider of clinical research services based in King of Prussia, PA, has appointed Gerald Messerschmidt as vice president, Oncology Medical Affairs.

Messerschmidt has more than 20 years’ clinical and operational leadership in the development of critical therapies for a multitude of oncology indications, the firm said. His portfolio of experience includes small molecules, biologic products, medical devices, genetic modification of living organisms and immune modulation therapy.

Prior to joining Worldwide Clinical Trials, Messerschmidt held the position of vp, Clinical Development at Talon Therapeutics (formerly Hana Biosciences) where he co-led the successful development of Marqibo, a new liposome plus vincristine product. From 2008–2010, Messerschmidt held senior positions within oncology at Onyx Pharmaceuticals and Icon Clinical Research, preceded by leading Wild-Type Enterprises as chairman and ceo from 2000–2008.

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