Syndax Pharmaceuticals Inc. announced the appointment of Steve Sabus to the role of Chief Commercial Officer, effective December 5, 2022. Mr. Sabus brings to Syndax more than 30 years of commercial experience launching drugs and building sales and marketing organizations within the biopharmaceutical industry. As Chief Commercial Officer, Mr. Sabus will oversee all commercial functions, including the development of critical launch initiatives, sales planning and commercial strategy.

Prior to joining Syndax, Mr. Sabus served as Chief Commercial Officer at Turning Point Therapeutics, before being acquired by BMS. Before Turning Point Therapeutics, Mr. Sabus held senior commercial roles at Astellas Pharma for over 15 years, most recently serving as the Head of Oncology. In this role, he led development of a commercial strategy for the planned launch of zolbetuximab, expanded the market for Xtandi by successfully launching into new indications, and steered the growth of its partnered product, Padcev. Mr. Sabus was also responsible for growing Xospata for acute myeloid leukemia, as well as preparing for its expansion into additional indications.

Earlier in his tenure at Astellas, Mr. Sabus headed the U.S. Medical Specialties business unit where he designed commercial strategies to extend the portfolio and increase market impact across therapeutic areas. Additionally, he was the General Manager of Astellas Canada, where his team launched Xospata. Before Astellas, Mr. Sabus spent 16 years at Johnson Johnson in commercial roles of increasing responsibility.