Allyson Gunsallus
About Allyson Gunsallus
Allyson Gunsallus is the Associate Director of Clinical Outsourcing at BridgeBio, with a background in clinical outsourcing and contract management across several prominent biotech companies. She holds advanced degrees in Global Business Law from Duke University and Sciences Po, and actively contributes to the American Alpine Club and the Yosemite Climbing Association.
Work at BridgeBio
Allyson Gunsallus currently holds the position of Associate Director, Clinical Outsourcing at BridgeBio. She has been with the company since 2021, contributing her expertise in clinical outsourcing processes. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing strategies for vendor assessment and contracting needs. Her work involves collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure that outsourcing initiatives align with the company's objectives.
Previous Experience in Clinical Outsourcing
Prior to her role at BridgeBio, Allyson Gunsallus worked at several notable companies in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors. She served as Manager, Clinical Outsourcing at Pharmacyclics, an AbbVie Company, from 2017 to 2020. Before that, she was a Senior Clinical Outsourcing Manager at Medivation for one year. Additionally, she worked at Gilead Sciences as Clinical Contracts & Finance Sr Associate from 2013 to 2016, where she gained significant experience in clinical contracting.
Education and Expertise
Allyson Gunsallus has a strong academic background in law and business. She studied at Duke University School of Law, where she earned a Juris Doctor and a Master of Arts in Global Business Law from 2009 to 2012. She also studied at Sciences Po, achieving an M2 in Global Business Law from 2011 to 2012. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and French from Boston University, which she completed from 2003 to 2006.
Board Memberships and Leadership Roles
Allyson Gunsallus serves on the Board of Directors for the American Alpine Club, which has over 25,000 members. She has also held leadership positions in other organizations, including serving on the Board of Directors and as General Counsel for the Yosemite Climbing Association. In this capacity, she played a key role in increasing corporate sponsorships and co-founded the Yosemite Climbing Museum.
Early Career and Internships
Allyson Gunsallus began her career with various internships and entry-level positions. She worked as a Legal Intern at Sierra Club in 2010 for two months. Additionally, she was a Clerk and Bridge to Practice Fellow at Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy, LLP from 2011 to 2012. These early experiences provided her with foundational knowledge in legal processes and contract management.