Arlene E. Graves

Arlene E. Graves has a diverse work experience in various legal and operations roles. Arlene E. currently serves as the Director of Legal Operations at Exelixis, where they lead the establishment of a new Legal Operations function to support the company's growth. Prior to this, they worked as a Senior Manager of MyoKardia Legal Operations at Bristol Myers Squibb, where they reported to the Deputy General Counsel and was responsible for the legal operations of the Cardiovascular focus area. Arlene also worked as a Senior Manager of Legal Operations at MyoKardia, which is now a part of Bristol Myers Squibb, where they played a broad role in improving legal infrastructure and supporting the commercialization of the company's lead therapeutic product.

Before joining Bristol Myers Squibb and MyoKardia, Arlene gained valuable experience at Genentech, where they served as a Senior Project Manager and Senior Contracts Associate. In these roles, they played a key role in the design and launch of a global Contract Management System and also provided contract administration and compliance support.

Arlene's earlier experiences include working as a Senior Manager and Corporate Paralegal at Jamba, where they managed various business initiatives, supervised staff, and provided legal guidance. Arlene E. also worked as a Paralegal at Morrison & Foerster LLP, providing support for securities litigation, and as a Paralegal/Contract Administrator at CoTherix, managing contract administration for the biotechnology company.

Throughout their career, Arlene has demonstrated expertise in legal operations, contract management, project management, and legal support services. Arlene E.'sroles have involved collaborating with cross-functional teams, establishing legal infrastructure, and providing guidance on legal and compliance matters. Arlene E.'swide range of experiences in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries make their a valuable asset in supporting the growth and success of organizations.

Arlene E. Graves holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Humanities from New College of California. Arlene E. has also obtained additional certifications including Leadership EXELence from The Leadership Edge in 2022, Kaizen Leader from Genentech in 2017, and Lean Six Sigma White Belt from Accenture in 2013.