Common use of Key Positions Clause in Contracts

Key Positions. The qualifications and experience of certain ABX scientific and technical positions considered by AZ to be important to the conduct of the Research Programs and Development Programs (the “Key Positions”) are listed on Exhibit I. If any persons serving in Key Positions are to be substituted, then ABX shall give written notice to AZ thereof, and the Parties shall meet and discuss in good faith ABX’s plans for the substitution thereof. ABX shall not substitute persons to serve in the Key Positions who do not have the specified qualifications and experience, without the prior written approval of AZ, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. Notwithstanding the foregoing, ABX shall continue to be responsible for performing its activities under the Research Programs and Development Programs, and any substitution pursuant to this Section 2.9 shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any failure of ABX to conduct its activities under this Agreement.