Elizabeth Grammer
About Elizabeth Grammer
Elizabeth Grammer, Esq. is the Chief Legal and Administrative Officer at Ardelyx, with over 20 years of experience in the life sciences sector.
Elizabeth Grammer Career Overview
Elizabeth Grammer, Esq. has a robust legal career spanning over two decades. As the Chief Legal and Administrative Officer at Ardelyx since 2020, she brings considerable expertise and leadership to the table. Before this role, she served as the General Counsel from May 2014 until 2020 and originally joined Ardelyx as Vice President, Legal in December 2012. Prior to joining Ardelyx, Elizabeth was an independent outside corporate counsel for the company for three years.
Elizabeth Grammer Educational Background
Elizabeth Grammer earned her Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from Stanford Law School, one of the top law schools in the United States. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree from Boston University. Her strong educational background laid the foundation for her extensive and successful career in the legal field, particularly within the life sciences sector.
Elizabeth Grammer's Experience in the Life Sciences Sector
With over 20 years of experience, Elizabeth Grammer has dedicated her career to representing both privately held and publicly traded life sciences companies. Her specialization includes structuring and negotiating complex strategic transactions, such as collaborations, joint ventures, and intellectual property licensing agreements. Her legal support has been instrumental in the research, development, and manufacture of pharmaceutical products.
Previous Roles Held by Elizabeth Grammer
Throughout her career, Elizabeth Grammer has held significant roles in various companies. Before her tenure at Ardelyx, she served as Vice President and General Counsel at Trine Pharmaceuticals and as General Counsel at GelTex Pharmaceuticals. Early in her career, she worked at the law firms of Ware & Freidenrich in Palo Alto, California, and Palmer & Dodge in Boston, focusing on emerging life sciences companies.