BRIDGEWATER, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 29, 2026--
Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a U.S.-based, branded specialty pharmaceutical company, announced today that it has appointed Erika Tooman as Senior Vice President and General Counsel, strengthening the company’s executive leadership team as it advances its long‑term growth, portfolio expansion, and value‑creation strategy.
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Erika brings more than two decades of experience guiding pharmaceutical companies through periods of transformation, transaction activity, and operational scale. In her role at Cosette, she will oversee all legal, compliance, governance, and risk management matters, serving as a strategic advisor to the executive team and Board of Directors. Erika will play a central role in supporting Cosette’s active business development agenda and ensuring robust governance as the company continues to expand through strategic acquisitions and partnerships.
“Erika has built her career at the intersection of law, strategy, and enterprise value,” said Apurva Saraf, President and CEO of Cosette Pharmaceuticals. “As Cosette enters its next phase of growth – expanding our portfolio, integrating new assets and scaling our platform, Erika’s ability to navigate complexity will be critical. Erika will be a key partner as we continue executing towards our long-term vision.”
Most recently, Erika served as Chief Legal Officer, Corporate Secretary, and Chief Compliance Officer at Radius Health, where she was a core member of the executive team and played a central role in major litigation outcomes, royalty monetization transactions, and strategic M&A initiatives. Earlier in her career, she held senior leadership positions at Currax Pharmaceuticals and Pernix Therapeutics, and served as Senior Patent Counsel at Ikaria, contributing to significant exclusivity extensions and value realization ahead of its acquisition.
“Cosette has built a strong platform with an ambitious vision for growth,” said Erika Tooman, Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Cosette Pharmaceuticals. “I’m excited to join a leadership team that values rigor, partnership, and long‑term thinking. I look forward to helping Cosette navigate complexity, and support strategic initiatives that drive durable value for patients, partners, and shareholders.”
Erika earned her Juris Doctor from Brooklyn Law School, a Master of Biotechnology from Columbia University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Franklin & Marshall College. She is admitted to practice in New York and New Jersey and is registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. She has been recognized by Thomson Reuters as a Trailblazing Woman and by the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association for leadership excellence.
About Cosette Pharmaceuticals
Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a U.S.-based, leading specialty pharmaceutical company providing some of the most trusted and well-known brands in medicine — developing, and delivering products that make a difference in patients’ lives. Cosette’s strong growth has been driven by its best-in-class marketing, promotion, and strategic distribution capabilities, enabling the company to scale efficiently while continuing to invest in high-quality, patient-centered therapies. Cosette has corporate headquarters in Bridgewater, New Jersey and is supported by 350+ dedicated team members across all functional areas. Cosette is backed by Avista Healthcare Partners, a healthcare focused private equity firm, and funds managed by Hamilton Lane, a private markets investment management firm (Nasdaq: HLNE). For more information, please visit www.cosettepharma.com or follow Cosette on LinkedIn.
Cosette Pharmaceuticals Appoints Erika Tooman as Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Strengthening Leadership Team to Drive Accelerated Growth and Strategic Expansion
EAST RUTHERFORD, N,.J. (AP) — Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane scored early in the second half, lifting England over Panama 2-0 Saturday and into what appears to be a more favorable bracket for the knockout phase of the World Cup.
On a rainy afternoon before a vocal pro-England crowd that made MetLife Stadium seem like Wembley, Panama held the European power scoreless through a first half in which Kane had 10 touches, the fewest of any player.
Bellingham put the Three Lions ahead in the 62nd minute from Bukayo Saka's corner kick. Held in bear hug by Jorge Gutiérrez at the top of the 6-yard box, Bellingham stuck out his left leg and stabbed the ball past goalkeeper Orlando Mosquera for his third World Cup goal, his second this year.
Five minutes later, Bellingham crossed from the left flank and Kane outjumped Andrés Andrade to head the ball in for his 82nd international goal. Kane became England's record World Cup scorer with his 11th goal, one more than Gary Lineker.
“Our first job achieved,” Bellingham said. “Just a good combination of play. To give it to Harry again, who just continues to raise his level, is incredible.”
Wearing red jerseys in a tournament for the first time since beating Sweden in a 2018 World Cup quarterfinal, England finished the group with two wins and a draw for seven points. The English play their Round of 32 match Wednesday in Atlanta, likely against Senegal or Congo. The team that advances faces Mexico or Ecuador in Mexico City.
“They have great players. They are worth millions and millions," Panama defender José Córdoba. "We’re talking about English football, which is much more developed than in our country and there’s a huge distance.”
If the Three Lions had dropped to second, they probably would have faced Colombia or Portugal, with the winner meeting Spain, Austria or Algeria.
“We did what was needed. It was what we expected, a tough match against a physical opponent," England coach Thomas Tuchel said. “The bigger the games get, the bigger we will get.”
Panama went 0-3 for the second time and joined Iraq, Haiti, El Salvador, Canada and Mexico — all but one from the CONCACAF region — as teams that lost their first six World Cup matches. José Fajardo put the ball in the net for the Los Canaleros in second-half stoppage time, but was called for offside.
“We can be proud — not of the results, as no one can be proud of a defeat, but all in all I think they gave their everything." Panama coach Thomas Christiansen said. “For the outside world, the image of Panama has been really good.”
Supporters filled the field walls with Cross of St. George flags displaying club names that included Tottenham, Watford and Wolves plus some less-celebrated ones such as Crawley Town, Bristol Rovers and Faversham Town.
England, which won its only World Cup at home in 1966, reached the knockout rounds for the seventh time in eight World Cups.
Jarell Quansah, usually a central defender, replaced right back Reece James, sidelined by a hamstring injury. Nico O’Reilly took over from Djed Spence at left back. Coach Thomas Tuchel replaced three midfielder, using Bukayo Saka, Morgan Rogers and Marcus Rashford instead of Declan Rice, Noni Madueke and Anthony Gordon.
Goalkeeper Jordan Pickford played his 15th World Cup match, second among English players to Peter Shilton’s 17.
See more of AP’s World Cup coverage here.
England's Jude Bellingham (10) celebrates with teammates after scoring their first goal during the World Cup Group L soccer match between Panama and England in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Saturday, June 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano)
England's Jude Bellingham (10) celebrates after scoring their first goal during the World Cup Group L soccer match between Panama and England in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Saturday, June 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano)
England’s Harry Kane (9) celebrates with England's Jude Bellingham (10) after scoring their second goal during the World Cup Group L soccer match between Panama and England in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Saturday, June 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano)
England's Harry Kane (9) celebrates after scoring their second goal during the World Cup Group L soccer match between Panama and England in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Saturday, June 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano)
