Lori Pender, Pharm D, Mph, Els
About Lori Pender, Pharm D, Mph, Els
Lori Pender, Pharm D, MPH, ELS, serves as the Director of Scientific Communications at Alpine Immune Sciences, Inc. She has over 20 years of experience in medical affairs and education, with a strong background in clinical research and biostatistics.
Current Role at Alpine Immune Sciences
Lori Pender serves as the Director of Scientific Communications at Alpine Immune Sciences, Inc. since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the development and dissemination of scientific content that supports the company's research and product initiatives. Her position involves collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure clear communication of complex scientific information.
Previous Experience in Medical Affairs
Lori Pender has extensive experience in medical affairs, having held various positions in notable organizations. She worked at Adaptive Biotechnologies Corp. as Director of Medical Affairs from 2021 to 2022 and previously as Associate Director of Medical Affairs in 2021. Additionally, she served as Associate Director of Scientific & Medical Communications at Lyell Immunopharma from 2022 to 2023. Her roles involved strategic communication and medical education within the biotech industry.
Education and Expertise
Lori Pender holds a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from the University of Washington, which she completed from 2006 to 2011. She also earned a Master of Public Health (MPH) in Clinical Trial Design and Analysis from The Johns Hopkins University from 1992 to 1995. Earlier, she achieved a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from the University of Maryland Baltimore from 1987 to 1990. Her educational background supports her strong interest in biostatistics and clinical research methods.
Teaching and Academic Contributions
Since 2007, Lori Pender has been a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Washington School of Pharmacy. In this capacity, she teaches a class in evidence-based medicine, contributing to the education of future pharmacists. Her academic role complements her extensive experience in clinical practice and medical communications.
Career Background in Pharmacy
Lori Pender began her career as a Clinical Pharmacist at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, where she worked from 1990 to 1996. She has over 20 years of experience in medical affairs, communications, education, and product commercialization. Her diverse background includes consulting in medical and public health communications for various organizations, enhancing her expertise in the field.