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Leadership changes at Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. (2026)

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Who joined and who left Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. (ARQT)? 3 appointments and 1 departure reported from 2026-07-16 to 2026-10-28, each cited to the company's own filing.

Robert Scott was appointed Director of Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. As of November 6, 2026, Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. has reported 3 leadership change filings to the SEC under Item 5.02 of Form 8-K, from July 16, 2026 to October 28, 2026, naming 3 appointments and 1 departure (Form 8-K, October 28, 2026).

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Key facts

  • · In / out: In · Person: Robert Scott · Role: Director · 8-K, 2026-10-28
  • · In / out: Out · Person: L. Todd Edwards · Effective: 2026-08-21 · 8-K, 2026-08-05
  • · In / out: In · Person: Christopher Peetz · Role: Director · 8-K, 2026-07-16
Changes4
In (appointed)3
Out (departing)1
Latest filing2026-10-28

Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. reported changes in 3 filings among its directors and officers to the SEC on Form 8-K, Item 5.02, from 2026-07-16 to 2026-10-28. They name 4 people, with 3 appointments and 1 departure. Every row below is cited to the filing it comes from, and this page adds each new change as Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. files it.

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DateRecordFigureOur pageSource
October 5, 2026Stake report, Schedule 13G/A, by BlackRock, Inc.14.1% of the class5%+ stakesSource
August 14, 2026Stake report, Schedule 13G, by Polar Capital Holdings Plc5.28% of the class5%+ stakesSource
August 7, 2026Stake report, Schedule 13G, by STATE STREET CORPORATION4.7% of the class5%+ stakesSource
May 12, 2026Stake report, Schedule 13G, by STATE STREET CORPORATION5.1% of the class5%+ stakesSource
May 8, 2026Stake report, Schedule 13G/A, by PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL INC4.3% of the class5%+ stakesSource
May 6, 2026Stake report, Schedule 13G/A, by Jennison Associates LLC4% of the class5%+ stakesSource
March 26, 2026Stake report, Schedule 13G/A, by The Vanguard Group—5%+ stakesSource
February 13, 2026Stake report, Schedule 13G/A, by PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL INC5.7% of the class5%+ stakesSource
February 13, 2026Stake report, Schedule 13G/A, by Rubric Capital Management LP6.75% of the class5%+ stakesSource
January 30, 2026Stake report, Schedule 13G/A, by Jennison Associates LLC5.5% of the class5%+ stakesSource
October 6, 2025Stake report, Schedule 13G/A, by Jennison Associates LLC10.2% of the class5%+ stakesSource
August 20, 2025Stake report, Schedule 13D/A, by Frazier Life Sciences VIII, L.P.7.5% of the class5%+ stakesSource

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2026-10-28InDirector8-K, 2026-10-28
2026-08-05Out2026-08-218-K, 2026-08-05
2026-08-05In8-K, 2026-08-05
2026-07-16InDirector8-K, 2026-07-16

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Filed 2026-10-28 · 8-K

Appointed: Robert Scott, Director

On October 23, 2026, the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. (the "Company") increased the authorized number of directors on the Board from ten to eleven directors and appointed Dr. Robert Scott as a new member of the Board and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board.

Also stated in this filing

  • Dr. Scott was appointed as a Class II director, with a term expiring at the Company's 2028 annual meeting of stockholders and until his successor is duly elected and qualified, or his earlier death, resignation, disqualification or removal.
  • The Board determined that Dr. Scott qualifies as an independent director under the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the listing standards of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC.
  • Robert Scott, M.D., age 73, has served in various leadership positions in the global pharmaceuticals industry for several decades.
  • Dr. Scott previously served as Chief Medical Officer and Head of Development of AbbVie Inc., a publicly traded global biopharmaceutical company, from April 2016 until his retirement in April 2020.
  • Prior to AbbVie Inc., Dr. Scott served as Vice President, Global Development and Therapeutic Area Head at Amgen Inc., a publicly traded global biopharmaceutical company, from November 2010 to March 2016.
  • In that role, he led the Cardiovascular, Metabolic, Nephrology, Neuroscience, Bone and Inflammation Therapeutic Areas and was Head of the Amgen Development Design Center.
  • Before Amgen Inc., Dr. Scott served as Chief Medical Officer and Head of Development of Cerenis Therapeutics, a then-privately held pharmaceutical company, from January 2008 to May 2010.
Filed 2026-08-05 · 8-K

Departing: L. Todd Edwards, effective 2026-08-21

On July 31, 2026, L. Todd Edwards notified Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. (the "Company") of his decision to resign as chief commercial officer of the Company, effective as of August 21, 2026.

Appointed: Robert Lisicki

The Company has commenced a search for a permanent chief commercial officer and has appointed Robert Lisicki as interim executive vice president, starting August 17, 2026, and as interim chief commercial officer, effective upon Mr. Edwards' departure from the Company on August 21, 2026.

Also stated in this filing

  • Mr. Edwards is pursuing an external opportunity and his resignation is not due to any disagreement with the Company.
  • Mr. Lisicki, 59, most recently served as chief executive officer and a director at Zura Bio Limited from April 2024 to January 2026, and was previously their president and chief operating officer from January 2024.
  • Mr. Lisicki is an experienced executive leader with a career spanning over 30 years in the biopharmaceutical industry.
  • Mr. Lisicki has served on the board of Cadrenal Therapeutics, Inc. since July 2023.
  • He previously served as the chief executive officer and a member of the board of directors of InCarda Therapeutics, Inc. from October 2022 to April 2023, where he remained as a consultant until June 2023.
  • Mr. Lisicki previously served as the chief commercial officer at Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc. from October 2018 until its acquisition by Pfizer in March 2022.
  • At Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Mr. Lisicki built the company's global commercial infrastructure and contributed to its mergers and acquisitions activities totaling nearly $8.0 billion.
  • Prior to Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Mr. Lisicki served as vice president and general manager of inflammation and cardiovascular at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. In this dual role, he led both commercial and developmental initiatives.
Filed 2026-07-16 · 8-K

Appointed: Christopher Peetz, Director

On July 15, 2026, the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. (the "Company") increased the authorized number of directors on the Board from nine to ten directors and appointed Mr. Christopher Peetz as a new member of the Board.

Also stated in this filing

  • Mr. Peetz was appointed as a Class III director, with a term expiring at the Company's 2029 annual meeting of stockholders or until his successor is duly elected and qualified, or his earlier death, resignation, disqualification or removal.
  • The Board determined that Mr. Peetz qualifies as an independent director under the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the listing standards of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC.
  • Mr. Peetz has not been appointed to any committee of the Board.
  • Mr. Peetz is a co-founder of Mirum Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company, where he has served as Chief Executive Officer since March 2019 and as President from November 2018 to January 2024.
  • Prior to Mirum Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Mr. Peetz served as Chief Executive Officer of Flashlight Therapeutics, Inc., a biotechnology company, from May 2017 to May 2019.
  • He also previously served as Chief Financial Officer and head of corporate development at Tobira Therapeutics, Inc., a publicly-traded biotechnology company acquired by Allergan plc. in November 2016, from May 2014 to December 2016.
  • Prior to joining Tobira Therapeutics, Inc, Mr. Peetz served as Vice President, Finance and Corporate Development of Jennerex Biotherapeutics, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company.

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