Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc. announced the appointment of Alison A. Armour, M.B. Ch.B., B.Sc., M.Sc., M.D., FRCR, FRCP, as senior vice president, research and development, effective immediately. In this role, she will report to Dr. Helen Torley, president and chief executive officer. Dr. Armour will lead Halozyme's research, clinical development, regulatory, safety and pharmacovigilance efforts. Alison's immediate focus will be the PEGPH20 regulatory submissions for pancreas cancer in the event of positive data. She will also play a key role in shaping the PEGPH20 new indication development strategy and expanding oncology portfolio. Dr. Armour joins Halozyme from Endocyte, where she served as Chief Medical Officer.