SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Oct. 2, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq:SNSS) today announced two management promotions, effective October 1, 2012. Deborah A. Thomas, Ph.D., has been promoted to Vice President, Regulatory Affairs and Gene C. Jamieson has been promoted to Vice President, Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls (CMC).