Cynthia Schwalm has been appointed president of Eisai's commercial operations in the US, effective May 5. She will report to Lonnel Coats, president and COO, Eisai Corporation of North America.

MedPoint Communications named Pamela Ring VP and senior director of account management.

Ogilvy Healthworld has announced the following promotions and additions to its medical education division. Ellen McCarthy was promoted to senior scientific associate from scientific associate. Michelle Goldblum moved up to account executive from assistant account executive.

Centron announced the following additions to its account, creative, and support staff.

Stiefel Laboratories announced two senior staff promotions.

Endo Pharmaceuticals announced that David Holveck has been named president, CEO and a director of the company, effective April 1, 2008.

Gilead Sciences appointed John Toole, MD, PhD, to the position of SVP, corporate development.

Pfizer has named William Ringo SVP of strategy and business development.

Michael Simms has joined Alexza Pharmaceuticals as SVP, operations and manufacturing.

Abid Rawn has joined Depomed as VP of sales and marketing.