Valerie Andrews

Biography

Ms Andrews has served as a member of the Board of Directors since September 2014. Most recently, Ms Andrews served from May 2011 until May 2014 as General Counsel at Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated, a biopharmaceutical company focussed on small molecule therapies for cystic fibrosis and other indications. From 2002 to May 2011, Ms Andrews served in various legal roles at Vertex, including as Deputy General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer. Prior to joining Vertex, Ms Andrews was the Executive Director of Licensing for Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital from September 2001 to March 2002. From 1989 to 2001, Ms Andrews served as a corporate lawyer at Hill & Barlow PC, where she became a partner in 1997. In her professional roles, Ms Andrews has garnered expertise in areas including corporate strategy, strategic transactions, corporate governance, executive compensation, risk management, and compliance. Ms Andrews has served as a Non-Executive Director of Juniper Pharmaceuticals Inc, from 2005 until 2015. Ms Andrews received a BA in Chemistry and Psychology from Duke University and a JD from Boston College.

Research Interest

biopharmaceuticals