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Lyell Immunopharma appoints Smital Shah as Chief Financial and Business Officer
Lyell Immunopharma, Inc.
- Smital Shah appointed CFO and principal financial officer, effective March 9, 2026.
- Initial base salary $500,000; target annual bonus up to 50% of base salary.
- Granted option for 140,000 shares under 2021 Equity Incentive Plan; vesting 25% at 1 year then monthly.
- Shah previously provided consulting to Lyell since Feb 2026; prior roles at ProQR, Gilead, and investment banks.
- Will participate in Officer Severance Plan as Tier I Employee.
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