Ruth Williams
About Ruth Williams
Ruth Williams serves as the Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at ConnectiveRx, where she has worked since 2015. She has a background in law and has achieved significant legal victories, including a notable Supreme Court win, while also streamlining contracting processes and managing company integrations.
Work at ConnectiveRx
Ruth Williams has served as Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at ConnectiveRx since 2015. In this role, she has been instrumental in creating a comprehensive portfolio of form contracts tailored for biopharmaceutical clients and channel partners. Williams has also rationalized and streamlined the commercial contracting function, which included building and leading a dedicated contracting team. Her collaboration with the Product Development Team and Compliance Team has focused on legal and regulatory aspects, facilitating the rollout of innovative services within the organization. Additionally, she managed the integration of five technology-enabled companies acquired over a three-year period.
Education and Expertise
Ruth Williams holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from Columbia Law School. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English Literature, graduating Summa Cum Laude from Hunter College. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her legal expertise, particularly in the biopharmaceutical sector. Williams has demonstrated her legal acumen through significant achievements, including managing outside counsel in a key litigation that resulted in a 9-0 win at the United States Supreme Court.
Background
Prior to her current role at ConnectiveRx, Ruth Williams worked at PDR Network, LLC as Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary from 2014 to 2015. Before that, she served as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at PDI, Inc. from 2009 to 2011. Her experience spans various legal functions in the healthcare and biopharmaceutical industries, equipping her with a diverse skill set in corporate governance, compliance, and contract management.
Achievements
Ruth Williams has achieved notable milestones throughout her career. One of her significant accomplishments includes managing outside counsel for a key litigation that resulted in a unanimous 9-0 decision at the United States Supreme Court. At ConnectiveRx, she has successfully created a full portfolio of form contracts and streamlined the commercial contracting function, showcasing her ability to enhance operational efficiency and legal compliance within the organization.