Andrea G.

Andrea G. is an experienced professional in intellectual property (IP) management, currently serving as Executive Director of IP at Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. since July 2023. Previously, Andrea held the position of Senior Director of IP at both KSQ Therapeutics, Inc. and Epizyme, where responsibilities included overseeing significant IP portfolios and strategies. Early in the career, Andrea contributed as an Associate at Wolf Greenfield for nearly eleven years. Notable achievements include developing a comprehensive patent portfolio for a start-up client and conducting patent landscape studies to assess infringement risks. Andrea holds a Doctor of Law (JD) from Suffolk University Law School, a PhD in Inorganic Chemistry from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Simon Fraser University.