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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report: January 19, 2011
BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
         
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
  000-23186
(Commission
File Number)
  62-1413174
(IRS Employer
Identification #)
4505 Emperor Blvd., Suite 200 Durham, North Carolina 27703
(Address of Principal Executive Office)
(919) 859-1302
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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Item 5.02   Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On January 19, 2011, Stuart R. Grant, the Chief Financial Officer of BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the “Company”), notified the Company of his intention to resign from his employment with the Company effective May 31, 2011. Following the loss of his son last year, Mr. Grant has indicated that he intends to devote time this year to travel with his family. He feels that this is an important part of his recovery process. Mr. Grant remains fully committed to his responsibilities with the Company until his resignation and will be involved in the selection of and transition of his responsibilities to his successor.
It is anticipated that Mr. Grant will maintain his relationship with the Company following his resignation through a consulting agreement.

 


 

SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
         
Dated: January 21, 2011   BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 
 
  By:   /s/ Alane Barnes    
    Alane Barnes   
    General Counsel, Corporate Secretary