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Bisaro joins Zoetis Board of Directors

FLORHAM PARK: Zoetis announced this week that its Board of Directors has appointed Paul M. Bisaro, who is executive chairman of Actavis, to the company’s Board of Directors.

Bisaro’s term will begin following the company’s 2015 annual meeting of shareholders, which is scheduled for May 1. With the addition of Bisaro, the Zoetis board will expand to 11 directors, and he will serve on the Compensation Committee.

Bisaro has more than 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry. He is executive chairman of Actavis, a global pharmaceutical company focused on developing, manufacturing and commercializing innovative branded pharmaceuticals, high-quality generic and over-the-counter medicines, and biologic products.

He previously served as president, CEO and chairman of the board of Actavis. Prior to joining Actavis, he was president and chief operating officer of Barr Pharmaceuticals, Inc. He also served as general counsel at Barr and held various additional roles, including senior vice president of strategic business development.

Masino lands internship at BASF

RANDOLPH: Michael Masino, of East Hanover, will be working at BASF’s catalysts division in Iselin this coming summer as an intern.

Masino, who is one of two County College of Morris students selected this year for a summer internship at BASF, is majoring in both biology and engineering science.

In addition to attending school full-time and working multiple part-time jobs, Masino is president of the Biology and Chemistry Club at CCM and an active member of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society.

As BASF interns, students gain experience working in catalysis research at the world’s leading chemical company, obtaining critical hands-on experience and the opportunity to build a professional network.