UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

NOVAVAX, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		0-26770 (Commission File Number)		22-2816046 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

9920 Belward Campus Drive
Rockville, Maryland		20850
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip 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 11, 2010, James Robinson’s employment with Novavax, Inc. (the “Company”) ended. Mr. Robinson served as the Company’s Vice President, Technical and Quality Operations. Mr. Robinson and the Company are negotiating the terms of his separation.

The Company has commenced a search for Mr. Robinson’s replacement and, in the interim, Dr. Rahul Singhvi, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, will oversee all manufacturing operations.

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, thereunto duly authorized.