Company: CYTK
Filing Date: 2025-03-31
Form Type: PRE 14A
Source: 0001140361-25-011212
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Company: CYTOKINETICS INC
Filing Date: 2025-03-31
Form: PRE 14A
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 OF CONTENTS Board of Directors

Nancy J. Wysenski has served as a member of our Board of Directors since November 2020. Ms. Wysenski served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer of Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. from December 2009 through June 2012. Prior to joining Vertex, Ms. Wysenski held the position of Chief Operating Officer of Endo Pharmaceuticals plc, where she led sales, marketing, commercial operations, supply chain management, human resources and various business development initiatives. Prior to her role at Endo, Ms. Wysenski participated in the establishment of EMD Pharmaceuticals, Inc., where she held various leadership positions, including the role of President and Chief Executive Officer from 2001 to 2006 and Vice President of Commercial from 1999 to 2001. From 1984 to 1998, Ms. Wysenski held several sales-focused roles at major pharmaceutical companies, including Vice President of Field Sales for Astra Merck, Inc. She was previously on the Boards of Directors of Dova Pharmaceuticals, Inc. from 2018 to 2019, Tetraphase Pharmaceuticals from 2014 to July 2020, Reata Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and Inovio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. from 2015 to 2017 and Provention Bio, Inc. from 2020 to 2023 and Alkermes Pharmaceuticals, plc from 2013 to 2023. She is a founder of the Research Triangle Park Chapter of the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association and served on the National Advisory Board of the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association. She served two terms on the Board of Trustees for North Carolina Central University.

| Ms. Wysenski brings to our Board of Directors experience in key operational and product commercialization functions, including substantial direct experience in sales, marketing, commercial operations, and supply chain management. |

| Cytokinetics, Inc.|2025 Proxy Statement |     | 29 |

TABLE OF CONTENTS Board of Directors Summary of Director Core Experiences and Skills Our Board of Directors consists of a talented group of highly qualified leaders in their respective fields. Our directors have a wide array of experience ranging from relevant experience as members of senior leadership at large pharmaceutical companies to significant and peer recognized scientific experience to support our specific drug development programs. Our Board of Directors and the Nominating and Governance Committee of our Board of Directors (the “Governance Committee”) believe the skills, qualities, attributes, and experience