EAST HANOVER, NJ: Greg Baird, SVP of communications for Novartis Pharmaceuticals, has resigned from the Swiss drug company to pursue other opportunities.

According to Bob Laverty, VP of global media relations, Baird, who officially left on February 16, has yet to accept a new permanent position.

Laverty has stepped into Baird's job on an interim basis, while Novartis searches for a permanent replacement.

Baird was responsible for overseeing all communications efforts for Novartis' pharmaceutical division, globally and in the US. ...