Perspective Therapeutics Appoints Maya Martinez-Davis to Board, Boosting Oncology Expertise

Perspective Therapeutics has appointed Maya Martinez-Davis to its Board of Directors. Martinez-Davis is President of GSK's US Commercial business and has experience in oncology, vaccines, and specialty portfolios. She previously served on the Board of Directors of Mirati Therapeutics and holds an undergraduate degree from Saint Louis University and a Master's in business leadership and marketing from the IE Business Institute in Madrid, Spain. The Board and management team are excited to work with Martinez-Davis, who brings a breadth of experiences that are highly complementary to the existing directors and management team.

Perspective Therapeutics, Inc. (NYSE AMERICAN: CATX), a radiopharmaceutical company specializing in advanced cancer treatments, has appointed Maya Martinez-Davis as an independent director to its Board of Directors, effective September 3, 2025 [1]. Martinez-Davis currently serves as President of GSK’s U.S. Commercial business, a role she has held since September 2019. Her extensive background in oncology, vaccines, and specialty portfolios, as well as her previous experience on the Board of Directors of Mirati Therapeutics, Inc., positions her as a valuable addition to the Perspective Therapeutics team [1].

Martinez-Davis brings a wealth of experience to Perspective Therapeutics, having held senior executive roles at Pfizer, Inc., Merck KGaA, and GSK. Her tenure at these organizations has equipped her with a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in the areas of commercialization and clinical development. Prior to joining GSK, she served as Senior Vice President and Head of Global Oncology for Merck KGaA, and before that, she was President of biopharma Latin America at the same company [1].

Lori Woods, Chairperson of Perspective, expressed enthusiasm about Martinez-Davis’s appointment. “The Board and I are excited to welcome Maya and look forward to working with her as we continue to guide the Company towards building long-term shareholder value. Maya brings a phenomenal breadth of experiences, which we believe are highly complementary to the experience of our existing directors and Perspective’s management team,” said Woods [1].

Martinez-Davis is particularly excited about joining Perspective Therapeutics at this pivotal time in the radiopharma field. “I am excited to join Perspective’s Board at such a pivotal time in the rapidly evolving radiopharma field, and to help demonstrate the promise of alpha emitting radioisotopes in the treatment of cancers throughout the body,” she stated [1].

Thijs Spoor, Perspective’s CEO, welcomed Martinez-Davis’s appointment. “I welcome the opportunity to work with Maya. Her commercial and clinical development experience in oncology will be a valuable resource for the Perspective team. We are at an exciting time in the Company’s history, as we are excited by the potential of our cutting-edge science to produce innovative new medicines that could improve patients’ lives,” Spoor said [1].

Perspective Therapeutics is focused on developing advanced treatments for various cancers using its proprietary technology, which utilizes the alpha-emitting isotope 212Pb to deliver radiation specifically to cancer cells. The company is also developing complementary imaging diagnostics to personalize treatment and optimize patient outcomes [1].

In addition to her appointment, GSK has been making significant strides in kidney disease therapeutics. The company recently secured FDA Orphan Drug Designation for its ADPKD therapy, targeting approximately 600,000 U.S. patients with a monoclonal antibody in Phase 1 trials [2]. This designation provides critical incentives, including tax credits and market exclusivity, which can significantly reduce development risks and accelerate the drug's path to market.

GSK’s strategic use of Orphan Drug Designations (ODD), combined with its partnerships and diversified pipeline, positions the company to capture market share in the high-growth kidney disease sector. The company’s focus on fibrotic pathways and renal hemodynamics aims to address unmet needs amid the expiration of Tolvaptan’s exclusivity in 2025 and high attrition rates in kidney disease drug development [2].

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[1] https://www.stocktitan.net/news/CATX/perspective-therapeutics-appoints-maya-martinez-davis-to-board-of-lyk17u63u8qn.html
[2] https://www.ainvest.com/news/gsk-strategic-expansion-kidney-disease-therapeutics-orphan-drug-designation-catalyst-long-term-creation-2508/