UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 26, 2016
Juno Therapeutics, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
001-36781 (Commission File Number) |
46-3656275 (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
307 Westlake Avenue North, Suite 300
Seattle, Washington 98109
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(206) 582-1600
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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| Item 5.02 | Departure Of Directors Or Principal Officers; Election Of Directors; Appointment Of Principal Officers. |
(b)
On August 26, 2016, Marc Tessier-Lavigne resigned from the board of directors of Juno Therapeutics, Inc. (“Juno”). Dr. Tessier-Lavigne has informed Juno that the resignation is entirely due to his new obligations as the President of Stanford University and not because of any disagreement with Juno or any matter relating to Juno’s operations, policies, or practices. Dr. Tessier-Lavigne will continue to serve as a scientific advisor to Juno.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| Juno Therapeutics, Inc. | ||
| By: | /s/ Bernard J. Cassidy | |
| Bernard J. Cassidy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary | ||
Date: August 26, 2016