Ambrx Biopharma Inc., or Ambrx, announced the appointment of Kate Hermans as interim Chief Executive Officer, replacing Feng Tian, Ph.D., effective immediately. Dr. Tian has agreed to remain available to the company in an advisory capacity. Ambrx's Board of Directors has commenced a search for a permanent CEO.

Ms. Hermans' appointment to the role of interim CEO follows her appointment to Ambrx's Board earlier in 2022. Ms. Hermans brings more than two decades of commercial and operational experience in the healthcare industry to Ambrx. Previously, she has served in executive leadership roles at companies including Radius Health Inc., Bristol Myers Squibb and Pfizer.