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Pyxis Oncology CEO Dr. Lara Sullivan steps down; board member Tom Civik appointed interim CEO
Pyxis Oncology, Inc.
- Effective February 2, 2026, Dr. Lara Sullivan stepped down as President, CEO, and CMO of Pyxis Oncology.
- Board appointed Thomas Civik, a current director, as Interim CEO; base salary $710K, target bonus 60%.
- Civik receives initial option grant (1.1% of shares) vesting monthly over 12 months, plus top-up (0.4%) upon successful transaction.
- Board launched search for permanent CEO; Civik previously led Five Prime through its $1.9B acquisition by Amgen.
- Lead program MICVO continues Phase 1/2 trials for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma; clinical operations unchanged.