Horizon Therapeutics plc announced that it has completed the acquisition of Viela Bio Inc. In addition, Elizabeth H.Z. Thompson, Ph.D., has been promoted to executive vice president, research and development and will lead the day-to-day operations for the Horizon pipeline. Jörn Drappa, M.D., Ph.D., has been named executive vice president, research and development and will lead the day-to-day operations for the Viela pipeline. Jörn was the former chief medical officer and head of research and development at Viela. Karin Rosén, M.D., Ph.D. is no longer with the company.