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Vice President of Intellectual Property and Associate General Counsel

Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RIGL) is a clinical-stage drug development company that discovers and develops novel, small-molecule drugs for the treatment of inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, as well as muscle disorders. Rigel's pioneering research focuses on intracellular signaling pathways and related targets that are critical to disease mechanisms. Rigel's productivity has resulted in strategic collaborations with large pharmaceutical partners to develop and market its product candidates. Current product development programs include fostamatinib, an oral SYK inhibitor that is in Phase 3 clinical trials for rheumatoid arthritis with its partner AstraZeneca| R343, an inhaled SYK inhibitor for asthma and R333, a topical JAK/SYK inhibitor for discoid lupus - both of which have commenced Phase 2 clinical trials| and, R348, a topical JAK/SYK inhibitor in a Phase 1 clinical trial for the treatment of chronic dry eye.

Legal professional with extensive intellectual property experience, working to gain and expand experience in all aspects of law relating to the successful operation of a pharmaceutical/biotech company. Specialties: Patent procurement - US and international, freedom to operate analysis, contract/license review and negotiation, IP portfolio management.