Crinetics Pharmaceuticals Inc. filed SEC Form 8-K: Financial Statements and Exhibits
$CRNX
Biotechnology: Pharmaceutical Preparations
Health Care
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors, Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On January 20, 2026, the board of directors of Crinetics Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the “Company”) approved a change in title and responsibilities for Jeff Knight, from Chief Operating Officer to Chief Development and Operating Officer, effective January 2, 2026.
The change in title reflects Mr. Knight's responsibilities and scope of duties.
There were no changes to Mr. Knights's compensation arrangements, as described in the Company's definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 23, 2025 (the "2025 Proxy Statement"), in connection with this title change. There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Knight and any other person pursuant to which he was selected as Chief Development and Operating Officer, there are no family relationships between Mr. Knight and any director or executive officer of the Company, and there are no reportable family relationships or related party transactions (as defined in Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K) involving Mr. Knight and the Company. A description of Mr. Knight's business experience is contained in the 2025 Proxy Statement, which description is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
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| Date: | January 26, 2026 | By: | /s/ R. Scott Struthers, Ph.D. | ||||||||
| R. Scott Struthers, Ph.D. President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) | |||||||||||