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Prelude Therapeutics appoints Dr. Charles Q. Morris as Chief Medical Officer effective April 20, 2026
Prelude Therapeutics Inc
- Dr. Morris, age 61, brings over 30 years of oncology drug development experience; most recently CMO at Lava Therapeutics.
- Annual base salary of $535,000, target bonus of 40% of base, and option for 450,000 PRLD shares vesting over 4 years.
- Severance provides 9 months salary/benefits (or 12 months plus full bonus and equity acceleration in change-of-control context).
- Company highlights his role will be critical as lead programs in MPN and ER+ breast cancer enter clinical development in 2026.