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J&J's Stoffels, who managed development of the company's COVID-19 shot, is retiring

Published Oct 12 2021 at 2:16 PM GMT
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  • Dr Paul Stoffels, the executive running Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine program, announced he will retire at the end of the year, the company said Tuesday.
  • As J&J's chief scientific officer and vice chair of the executive committee, Stoffels is in charge of the company's research and product pipeline.
  • He previously ran J&J's pharmaceuticals business.
  • J&J CEO Alex Gorsky announced in August that he is stepping down at the end of 2021.
  • J&J's stock is down 1 0% for the year, while the broader S&P 500 has gained 16.




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  • Published Oct 12, 2021 2:16 PM GMT