Valerie Pierce

Valerie Pierce is a highly accomplished legal professional with a strong background in the biopharmaceutical industry.

She holds a J.D. from Yale Law School, furthering her education with a Fulbright Scholarship at Universidade de São Paulo and a B.A. from Yale University.

Currently, Valerie serves as the Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer at NGM Biopharmaceuticals, showcasing her expertise in legal and compliance matters.

Her previous roles include Senior Vice President, Associate General Counsel at Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Vice President & Senior Transactional Counsel at Amyris, and several other significant positions within the pharmaceutical sector.

Valerie's extensive experience also covers positions such as SVP & General Counsel at Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, General Counsel at Institute for OneWorld Health, Assistant General Counsel at Tularik, and Senior Corporate Counsel at ALZA Corporation.

Her journey through various key legal roles has equipped her with a diverse skill set and a profound understanding of legal intricacies in the pharmaceutical and biotech domains.