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Biotechnology: Pharmaceutical Preparations
Management ChangeApr 27, 2026, 06:57 AM

FULC Appoints Josh Lehrer to Board of Directors

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Fulcrum Therapeutics, Inc. announced the appointment of Josh Lehrer, M.D., M.Phil., FACC, as an independent director to its Board of Directors. Dr. Lehrer brings over two decades of clinical development experience, including leadership in the development and approval of Oxbryta for sickle cell disease. His expertise in rare disease drug development is expected to be invaluable as Fulcrum advances its lead program, pociredir, for sickle cell disease.

Key Highlights

  • Josh Lehrer appointed as an independent director to Fulcrum's Board.
  • Dr. Lehrer brings over two decades of clinical development experience.
  • He previously served as CEO of Graphite Bio and CMO at Global Blood Therapeutics.
  • Led the development and approval of Oxbryta for sickle cell disease.
  • His expertise will support advancing Fulcrum's pociredir for SCD.