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Madrigal appoints Rita Thakkar as SVP and Chief Accounting Officer, effective Jan 12, 2026
MADRIGAL PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
- Rita Thakkar joins as principal accounting officer; Mardi Dier remains CFO and principal financial officer.
- Thakkar previously SVP Global Business Operations at Bristol Myers Squibb and Chief Audit Officer at BMS and Celgene.
- Annual base salary of $450,000 with target bonus of 40% of salary; initial equity grant valued at $1,932,000.
- Equity award composed of 70% time-based RSUs (4-year vest) and 30% stock options (graded vest over 4 years).
- Severance agreement provides 12 months salary and bonus upon qualifying separation, with enhanced benefits on change of control.