Jim Howard
About Jim Howard
Jim Howard serves as the Vice President of Legal at Sana Biotechnology, Inc., where he has worked since 2019. He has a diverse educational background, including degrees from the University of Oxford, University of Pennsylvania, and University of New Hampshire.
Work at Sana Biotechnology
Jim Howard serves as the Vice President, Legal at Sana Biotechnology, Inc. since 2019. His role involves overseeing legal matters related to the company's operations in the biotechnology sector. Sana Biotechnology focuses on developing and delivering transformative cell-based therapies. Howard's legal expertise supports the company's mission by ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and managing intellectual property issues.
Previous Experience at Juno Therapeutics
Before joining Sana Biotechnology, Jim Howard worked at Juno Therapeutics, Inc. as Vice President of Technology Transactions from 2016 to 2019. In this role, he was responsible for managing technology-related legal agreements and transactions, contributing to the advancement of innovative therapies in the biotechnology field. His experience at Juno Therapeutics provided him with valuable insights into the intersection of law and biotechnology.
Legal Career at Ropes & Gray LLP
Jim Howard was a Corporate Associate at Ropes & Gray LLP from 2011 to 2016, specializing in Life Sciences and Intellectual Property Transactions. During his tenure, he provided legal counsel to clients in the life sciences sector, focusing on intellectual property rights and corporate transactions. This experience laid a strong foundation for his subsequent roles in the biotechnology industry.
Education and Expertise
Jim Howard has an extensive educational background. He earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from the University of New Hampshire from 1996 to 2000. He then pursued a Master of Bioethics (MBE) at the University of Pennsylvania from 2004 to 2005. He achieved his Juris Doctor (JD) from the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School between 2007 and 2010. Additionally, he studied Business and Public Policy at The Wharton School, obtaining a certificate in 2009.