Applied BioSciences Corp. announced the appointment of Dr. Raymond W. Urbanski MD, PhD, the former business unit Chief Medical officer and senior director of oncology research and development with Pfizer Inc. (PFE), as its Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Urbanski, will work closely with the Board of Directors, will set the vision and strategic direction of the company putting into place the organizational structure, processes and key hires necessary to continue the growth of Applied BioSciences. Dr. Urbanski will also oversee the development of key products in the Applied BioSciences’ product pipeline, including assets within the newly formed Applied BioPharma division which is focused on innovative cannabinoid therapies being developed to address the unmet medical needs of patients across multiple therapeutic areas. Dr. Urbanski joins Applied BioSciences with an impressive list of accomplishments throughout his career ranging from academic research and private practice to his work and rise within the pharmaceutical industry. Dr. Urbanski spent eight years with Pfizer and held several positions within the company which included medical director of diversified products, senior medical director of breast cancer products, senior medical director of oncology clinical R&D, and eventually Vice President/Chief Medical Officer of the Established Products Business Unit. In addition to his roles with Pfizer, Dr. Urbanski served as Chief Medical Officer of Mylan Inc., Chief Medical Officer of MannKind Corp., and Senior Director of US Medical Affairs for Aventis. He brings extensive experience in building highly effective and efficient organizations as well as experience in all phases of drug development across numerous therapeutic areas including hematology/oncology, rheumatology, neurology, cardiovascular medicine, and endocrinology/diabetes.