Drug developer Javelin Pharmaceuticals Inc. said Tuesday it appointed Martin J. Driscoll as the company's new chief executive.
Driscoll previously served as CEO of Pear Tree Pharmaceuticals Inc., a private pharmaceutical company that focuses on developing prescription products for women.
The company also said Daniel B. Carr will become vice chairman of the board. He will also continue to serve as chief medical officer.
Shares rose 30 cents, or 11.1 percent, to $3 in electronic after-hours trading. During regular trading, shares fell 16 cents, or 5.6 percent, to close at $2.70. The stock has traded in a 52-week range of $2.80 to $7.60.