Kristyn McCandless

Kristyn McCandless has a diverse work experience in the healthcare industry. Kristyn currently serves as the Associate Director, Legal at Spero Therapeutics, where they support contracting across the organization, acts as a liaison with outside IP counsel, and assists with SEC filings. Previously, they worked as a Senior Manager, Legal at the same company, providing support in contracting and special projects.

Prior to their time at Spero Therapeutics, McCandless was a Senior Corporate Paralegal at Scholar Rock, responsible for various legal tasks such as maintaining corporate records, drafting and filing securities filings, and tracking legal budgets.

Kristyn also worked as a Paralegal at Enzyvant, where they focused on developing treatments for rare diseases, and at DentaQuest, where they served as a Contract Implementation and Compliance Specialist and Paralegal, working on dental and vision services.

Earlier in their career, McCandless gained experience as a Corporate Paralegal at Tufts Health Plan and Tufts Health Plan Foundation. Kristyn also worked as a BOH Specialist at Apple.

Overall, McCandless possesses a strong legal background in the healthcare industry, with expertise in contracting, corporate governance, compliance, and securities filings.

Kristyn McCandless pursued their education at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign from 2000 to 2003, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in History and Political Science. Following this, from 2005 to 2008, Kristyn attended New England Law | Boston, where they earned their Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree, specializing in Law.