Louisa Daniels
About Louisa Daniels
Louisa Daniels serves as the General Counsel at Ceribell, bringing over 30 years of legal expertise in the biotech and pharmaceutical industries. Her extensive background includes leadership roles at Pfizer and Recursion Pharmaceuticals, where she oversaw legal and compliance matters and contributed to significant corporate developments.
Current Role at Ceribell
Louisa Daniels serves as General Counsel at Ceribell, a company specializing in Point-of-Care EEG technology. She has been in this role since 2023, overseeing all legal and compliance matters. Her responsibilities include ensuring regulatory compliance and managing legal risks associated with the company's operations in Sunnyvale, California.
Previous Experience in Biotech and Pharma
Louisa Daniels has extensive experience in the biotech and pharmaceutical industries. She held various positions at Pfizer, including Vice President and Assistant General Counsel from 2008 to 2021. Prior to that, she worked as Senior Director, Legal at Elan Pharmaceuticals from 2004 to 2008 and as Senior Corporate Counsel at Tularik from 2001 to 2004. Her roles involved managing legal aspects of product development and compliance.
Education and Expertise
Louisa Daniels holds a Juris Doctor (JD) from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of California, Irvine. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts (AB) in Integrative Biology from the University of California, Berkeley. Her educational background supports her expertise in intellectual property, regulatory compliance, and complex transactions within the life sciences sector.
Achievements in Legal Practice
With over 30 years of legal practice, Louisa Daniels has a proven track record in the life sciences and technology sectors. She served as Chief Legal Officer and Chief Compliance Officer at Recursion Pharmaceuticals, where she played a key role in taking the company public in April 2021. Her experience includes significant contributions to business development and regulatory compliance in both the U.S. and international markets.
Background in Research and Development
Louisa Daniels has significant experience in research and development, particularly in the biotech and pharmaceutical industries. She has worked in various capacities that involved collaboration with R&D teams, particularly during her tenure at Pfizer and Recursion Pharmaceuticals. Her background also includes expertise in marketing strategies in China and Japan.