SOMERVILLE, Mass.– bluebird bio, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLUE) today announced that Joseph Vittiglio, JD, has been appointed Chief Business and Legal Officer. Vittiglio brings more than 20 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, with expertise in licensing, collaborations and mergers and acquisitions, financial transactions, FDA regulations, compliance, manufacturing, and quality operations for organizations at all stages of development.
“Joe’s appointment, including his decades of legal and business development expertise in biotechnology and across the life sciences industry, solidifies and strengthens our management team as we continue our transition into a commercial stage company,” said Andrew Obenshain, chief executive officer, bluebird bio. “Joe also brings deep appreciation for bluebird’s unique culture and shares our commitment to bringing transformational therapies to patients with genetic diseases and their families. We are excited to welcome him to the flock.”
Vittiglio joins bluebird from Finch Therapeutics Group, Inc., where he previously served as Chief Business and Legal Officer. At Finch, Vittiglio guided the company’s initial public offering in 2021, which raised $130.8 million in capital, and led the company’s legal, business development, and quality teams. Prior to joining Finch, he was the General Counsel and Chief Business Officer for AMAG Pharmaceuticals Inc., where he led the company’s legal and business development initiatives, including oversight of the successful sale of the company to private equity investors, multiple out-licensing and partnership collaborations, and multiple therapeutic product launches.
