Tomlinson oversaw growing momentum at the Wake Forest Innovation Quarter and was instrumental in establishing the $15m Catalyst Fund.

Eric Tomlinson (pictured) is to vacate his position as chief innovation officer (CIO) and president of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center’s innovation centre on March 1.

Wake Forest Baptist has not announced a successor, but confirmed that Tomlinson would work with his colleagues over the coming months to ensure an orderly transition.

Tomlinson joined Wake Forest Baptist in 2012 after spending nine years as chief executive and president of transdermal therapeutics developer Altea Therapeutics. He had previously been at the…