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REG-Oculis Appoints Experienced Life Sciences Leader Björn Tackenberg, M.D., Ph.D., as Chief Scientific Officer to Advance Neurology Innovation

$OCSPress releaseNov 2, 2026, 3:18 AM ETRead the release

Oculis appointed Prof. Björn Tackenberg, M.D., Ph.D., as Chief Scientific Officer, joining from Roche where he led Integrative Neuroscience & Medical Practice. He will lead global scientific strategy and advance lead asset Privosegtor through the PIONEER registrational program, including evaluating its potential in acute multiple sclerosis relapses and other neurological indications. Aaron Tansy, M.D., was also appointed VP, Development Franchise Head, Neurology, bringing Phase 1-3 development experience from PTC Therapeutics, Ovid Therapeutics and Teva.

Key figures

Drug Name
Privosegtor
Phase Of Trial
registrational (PIONEER program)
Publications authored
over 135
Trials conducted at marburg
more than 75 randomized controlled trials

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