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Biofrontera appoints George Jones as Chief Commercial Officer effective August 25, 2025
Biofrontera Inc.
- George Jones named CCO of Biofrontera (Nasdaq: BFRI), bringing over 25 years of commercial leadership in pharmaceuticals and biotech.
- Compensation: $315,000 base salary, up to 50% bonus, and at least 100,000 stock options with one-year vesting per year over three years.
- Jones previously served as COO at UpScriptHealth, where partnership revenues increased more than threefold, and held VP roles at Currax Pharmaceuticals and Pernix Therapeutics.
- Appointment follows Biofrontera's agreement to acquire US rights to Ameluz and RhodoLED from Biofrontera AG, reducing royalty from 25%-35% to 12%-15% of net sales.
- Company states the management strengthening and improved royalty terms will bring it significantly closer to cash break-even.
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