Elite Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced the appointment of Robert Chen, CPA/MPA, as its Chief Financial Officer, effective May 16, 2022, succeeding Marc Bregman. Chen joins Elite with broad experience in financial and operational leadership for life science companies, both private and public, ranging from preclinical development to commercial operations. Mr. Chen brings with him extensive and diversified financial leadership background in the areas of financial reporting, including manufacturing, financial and cost accounting, SEC, GAAP and IFRS, as well as financial planning and analysis.

Mr. Chen previously served in roles as CFO, Vice President of Finance, and Corporate Controller primarily in the life sciences sector. Mr. Chen most recently served as Vice President of Finance for KBP Biosciences, a clinical-stage biotech start-up. Mr. Chen also held financial positions with Bradley Pharmaceuticals, Novartis, Victory Commercial Management, Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals, and Taiho Oncology.