Allergan Veteran Kevin O’Brien Moves to Merz to Lead Neurosciences

Kevin O’Brien, a 16-year veteran of Allergan (NYSE: [[ticker:AGN]]), is joining Merz North America as vice president and U.S. head of neurosciences. O’Brien had held various roles in Allergan’s dermatology and aesthetics business. Merz North America is a subsidiary of Germany-based Merz Pharma. O’Brien will be based in Merz North America’s headquarters in Raleigh, NC.

Author: Frank Vinluan

Xconomy Editor Frank Vinluan is a business journalist with experience covering technology and life sciences. Based in Raleigh, he was a staff writer at the Triangle Business Journal covering technology, biotechnology and energy before joining MedCityNews.com as North Carolina bureau chief. Prior to moving to North Carolina’s Research Triangle in 2007 he held business reporting positions at The Des Moines Register and The Seattle Times.