Cheryl Toland
About Cheryl Toland
Cheryl Toland serves as the Deputy General Counsel at Erasca, Inc., where she has worked since 2023. With a background in legal roles at various pharmaceutical companies, she has expertise in compliance programs, employment matters, and managing legal aspects of clinical trials.
Work at Erasca
Cheryl Toland currently serves as Deputy General Counsel at Erasca, Inc., a position she has held since 2023. Prior to this role, she worked as Executive Director, Legal at the same company from 2020 to 2023. In her capacity at Erasca, she has focused on various legal aspects pertinent to the pharmaceutical industry, including compliance and contract management.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining Erasca, Toland worked at Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. as Director, Legal from 2019 to 2020. Her earlier experience includes serving as Contract Attorney/Assistant General Counsel at Cardinal Health from 2006 to 2008. These roles have contributed to her extensive background in corporate legal matters, particularly in the pharmaceutical sector.
Education and Expertise
Cheryl Toland earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government from the University of Arizona from 1989 to 1992. She furthered her education at the same institution, obtaining a B.A. JD in Law from 1992 to 1995. Her academic background supports her expertise in building and managing pharmaceutical compliance programs and handling employment matters within corporate legal departments.
Legal Specializations
Toland possesses significant experience in managing legal aspects of clinical trials, including the negotiation of clinical trial agreements and informed consents. Additionally, she has managed general commercial matters such as GPO agreements, wholesaler agreements, services and consulting agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and purchase agreements. Her expertise encompasses compliance with state and federal reporting requirements.