Lisa McDiarmid

Lisa McDiarmid is an accomplished legal professional specializing in contract law and legal operations, currently serving as the Executive Director of Legal Operations at Avenzo Therapeutics since June 2024. Previous roles include Manager of Contracts at KO Law, Head of Contracts at Sorrento Therapeutics, and Head of Corporate Administration and Operations at IACTA Pharmaceuticals, demonstrating a strong expertise in drafting, negotiating, and managing diverse contracts across various functional areas. McDiarmid's extensive experience spans numerous companies, including significant leadership positions at Sorrento Therapeutics and SCILEX Pharmaceuticals, where contract administration and support for clinical and operational teams were key responsibilities. McDiarmid holds a BA in Marketing from California State University-Long Beach and has furthered educational pursuits at UC Irvine.