Suzanne Montgomery
About Suzanne Montgomery
Suzanne Montgomery serves as the Associate Director, Contracts Counsel, Legal at Deciphera Pharmaceuticals, where she has worked since 2021. She specializes in ensuring compliance with contractual terms and provides regional oversight for the contract process.
Work at Deciphera Pharmaceuticals
Suzanne Montgomery serves as the Associate Director, Contracts Counsel, Legal at Deciphera Pharmaceuticals. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's operations in Wilmington, North Carolina. In her role, she collaborates with project management teams to ensure compliance with contractual terms and milestones. Additionally, she provides regional oversight and conducts contractual risk assessments throughout the contract process. Montgomery acts as the primary client contract contact during the life of the study, facilitating effective communication and contract management.
Education and Expertise
Suzanne Montgomery earned her Juris Doctor from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law, completing her studies from 2008 to 2011. Prior to her law degree, she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies from Radford University, where she studied from 1999 to 2003. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in legal principles and interdisciplinary knowledge, which she applies in her current role in the pharmaceutical industry.
Background
Before joining Deciphera Pharmaceuticals, Suzanne Montgomery accumulated extensive experience in the legal field. She worked at PPD as Counsel, Contracts, Legal from 2014 to 2020, where she focused on contract management. Montgomery also held positions at INOVIO Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Astellas Pharma US, where she served as Associate Corporate Counsel and Associate Director, Senior Counsel, respectively. Earlier in her career, she worked as a Loss Control Administrator at Enterprise Rent-A-Car and as an Associate Attorney at Kelley, Kronenberg, Gilmartin, Fichtel & Wander.
Professional Experience
Suzanne Montgomery's professional journey includes various roles in the legal sector, primarily within the pharmaceutical industry. After her tenure at Kelley, Kronenberg, Gilmartin, Fichtel & Wander, she transitioned to PPD, where she spent six years managing contracts. Following that, she briefly worked at Astellas Pharma US and INOVIO Pharmaceuticals, Inc. before her current position at Deciphera Pharmaceuticals. Her diverse experience in legal counsel and contract management has shaped her expertise in navigating complex contractual landscapes.