PDL BioPharma, Inc. announced the appointment of Jill M. Jene, Ph.D. as Vice President, Business Development. Dr. Jene will lead the efforts to add healthcare assets to PDL's portfolio of products and companies. She will report to PDL President, Dominique Monnet. Prior to PDL, Dr. Jene was Senior Vice President, Business Development at twoXAR, where she revamped the business development process, generated a pipeline of opportunities and negotiated deal terms for collaborations, spinouts and licenses. Previously, she was with Depomed for 11 years rising to Vice President, Business Development.