SAN DIEGO , Nov. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Heron Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: HRTX ), a commercial-stage biotechnology company, announced today the appointment of Michael Kaseta to its Board of Directors.

Mr. Kaseta has an extensive background spanning corporate finance, business strategy, and the commercialization of biopharma products in large pharmaceutical companies and small biotech companies. Mr.

Kaseta currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of Liquidia Corporation, a biopharmaceutical company developing innovative therapies for patients with rare cardiopulmonary diseases. Prior to Liquidia, Mr. Kaseta served as the Chief Financial Officer at Aerami Therapeutics, Inc.

, a private biotech company focused on the development of improved therapies for the treatment of severe respiratory diseases, including pulmonary arterial hypertension. Previously, Mr. Kaseta served as the Chief Financial Officer at Aralez Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

, and spent eleven years at Sanofi S.A. in a variety of financial roles, culminating in the Chief Financial Officer role at Sanofi North America, Global Services.

In this role he managed a $10 billion business covering several product launches and more than 100 products across eight therapeutic areas. Mr. Kaseta holds a BBA in accounting from James Madison University , is a CPA (inactive) licensed in the state of New Jersey , and serves as a director of Bryn Pharma.

"We are excited to welcome Mike and his deep experi.