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Paul Varki

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Chief Legal Officer at Avalo Therapeutics
📍 United States

Paul Varki is a seasoned legal executive with over two decades of experience exclusively in the biotech and pharmaceutical sectors. As Chief Legal Officer at Avalo Therapeutics, he leverages extensive expertise in regulatory affairs, corporate law, and intellectual property. His career includes leadership roles at GSK, Idorsia, and Amarin.

He earned a Doctor of Law from Temple Universitys James E. Beasley School of Law and a Master of Public Health from The George Washington University. His background includes time as a regulatory counsel with the FDA, showcasing a deep commitment to public health and regulatory compliance.

Unique fact: While at Amarin, he provided legal and regulatory oversight that contributed to a tenfold increase in the companys market capitalization over two years.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
Chief Legal Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
United States
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Biopharma Law
With over 20 years as General Counsel for companies like GSK, Idorsia, and Avalo Therapeutics, he has deep expertise in pharmaceutical and biotech legal strategy.
Regulatory Affairs
His background as a former FDA regulatory counsel and his Master of Public Health degree highlight his focus on navigating complex healthcare regulations.
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Career

Work history

6-2024
Chief Legal Officer
Avalo Therapeutics
7-2020 - 6-2024
General Counsel, Vice President, Head of Legal, US
Idorsia Pharmaceuticals US Inc.
11-2018 - 7-2020
Vice President Legal
Amarin Corporation
9-2017 - 11-2018
Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer, Corporate Secretary
Braeburn
11-2015 - 8-2017
Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer, Corporate Secretary
Egalet Corporation
In the press

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Avalo Therapeutics Announces Appointment of Paul Varki as Chief Legal Officer. Featured in Avalo Therapeutics Investor Relations
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Avalo Therapeutics Names Seasoned Pharma Attorney as CLO. Featured in Law360
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Education
Doctor of Law - JD
Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law
Master of Public Health - MPH
The George Washington University- Milken Institute School of Public Health
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