Tera Patterson
About Tera Patterson
Tera Patterson serves as Senior Counsel for Commercial Legal, Compliance & Privacy at Kite Pharma, bringing extensive experience in healthcare compliance and transactional matters in the biotechnology and medical device sectors.
Work at Kite Pharma
Tera Patterson has been serving as Senior Counsel in the Commercial Legal, Compliance & Privacy department at Kite Pharma since 2018. In this role, she focuses on ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements within the biotechnology sector. Her responsibilities include advising on commercial transactions and managing compliance issues related to healthcare regulations.
Previous Experience in Compliance and Legal Roles
Before joining Kite Pharma, Tera Patterson held various positions in compliance and legal roles. She worked as a Compliance Analyst at Promontory Financial Group, LLC/OneWest Bank for 11 months in 2012-2013. She also served as a Senior Compliance Associate at KaVo Kerr Group from 2013 to 2015, where she gained significant experience in compliance matters. Additionally, she worked as an Attorney at Axiom from 2015 to 2018.
Education and Expertise
Tera Patterson earned her Doctor of Law (JD) from The University of Connecticut School of Law, completing her studies from 2008 to 2011. She also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminology from the University of La Verne, which she obtained from 2001 to 2005. Her expertise lies in healthcare compliance, particularly in fraud and abuse, privacy, and transparency reporting.
Background in Law and Leadership
Tera Patterson has a diverse background in law, having worked as a Law Clerk at the Law Firm of Bendett & McHugh and Liberty Mutual in 2010. She has also held leadership roles within the National Black Law Students Association, serving as Connecticut Sub-Regional Director and Northeast Chair from 2009 to 2011. This involvement reflects her commitment to legal advocacy and community engagement.
Experience in Sales and Account Management
Prior to her legal career, Tera Patterson worked as a Sales Engineer/Senior Account Manager at Idearc Media from 2004 to 2008. This role provided her with valuable experience in sales and client management, contributing to her well-rounded professional background.