Kristen Anderson is an experienced attorney providing counsel across market access, data privacy, regulatory compliance, mergers and acquisitions, human resources, intellectual property management, contract drafting and negotiations, corporate transactions and business development and broad legal advice in a global capacity. As associate general counsel of Verona Pharma, Anderson supported the commercial launch of Ohtuvayre (ensifentrine), which became the most successful launch of a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) treatment in modern history. She has served on multiple cross-departmental committees, representing the legal viewpoint and monitoring every aspect of the company’s business, while providing legal review of advertising and promotional materials and healthcare compliance support.
Anderson previously had positions of increasing seniority at G1 Therapeutics, including serving as director of legal and compliance. Her experience in the life sciences industry also includes working in the office of the general counsel at IQVIA and the office of university counsel at East Carolina University, supporting the health sciences and research divisions. Anderson is a graduate of East Carolina University (Bachelor of Arts) and received her Juris Doctor from Elon University School of Law. She is a licensed attorney in North Carolina.