Payal S. Patel
About Payal S. Patel
Payal S. Patel serves as the Director of Clinical Contracts Counsel at Arcus Biosciences, where she has worked since 2023. She has a diverse background in legal roles within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, with previous positions at companies such as Jazz Pharmaceuticals and Calithera Biosciences.
Current Role at Arcus Biosciences
Payal S. Patel serves as the Director of Clinical Contracts Counsel at Arcus Biosciences, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing clinical contracts and ensuring compliance with legal standards within the organization. Her expertise in clinical contracts supports the company's research and development initiatives in the biopharmaceutical sector.
Previous Experience in Clinical Contracts
Prior to her current role, Payal S. Patel worked at Arcus Biosciences as Associate Director, Clinical Contracts Counsel from 2021 to 2023. She has also held positions at Gilead Sciences and Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc. as Clinical Contracts Associate, contributing to the management of clinical trial agreements and related legal documentation. Her experience spans various organizations, enhancing her proficiency in clinical contract negotiations.
Educational Background
Payal S. Patel holds a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from Rutgers University–New Brunswick, where she studied from 2006 to 2012. She also obtained a Juris Doctorate (JD) from Santa Clara University School of Law, focusing on Intellectual Property and High Technology Law from 2014 to 2017. Additionally, she earned a Certificate in Medical and Clinical Affairs from the University of Southern California, furthering her knowledge in medical product regulatory science.
Legal Experience and Internships
Payal S. Patel has accumulated diverse legal experience through various internships and positions. She worked as a Privacy Law Clerk at Jazz Pharmaceuticals, a Legal Extern at Oracle, and a Summer Associate at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP. Her roles included responsibilities in patent operations and litigation, providing her with a solid foundation in legal practices relevant to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.
Fellowship and Early Career
From 2014 to 2017, Payal S. Patel served as an Intellectual Property Fellow at Santa Clara University School of Law. This fellowship allowed her to deepen her understanding of intellectual property law, which is crucial in the biopharmaceutical field. She also worked as a Postdoctoral Fellow in Medical Affairs at Allergan, focusing on neuroscience, which contributed to her expertise in medical affairs and regulatory compliance.