Darin Lippoldt

About Darin Lippoldt

Darin Lippoldt is Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel at Neurocrine Biosciences, a neuroscience-focused biopharmaceutical company. He joined Neurocrine in 2014, bringing extensive leadership experience in both developmental and commercial biotechnology. In his current position, he oversees all corporate legal matters, intellectual property, and compliance. Prior to joining Neurocrine, Mr. Lippoldt served as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer of Volcano Corporation. Before that, he served as Associate General Counsel at Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. He previously practiced corporate and securities law with the law firms of Fulbright & Jaworski LLP and Matthews and Branscomb, P.C. Mr. Lippoldt received a B.B.A. in Finance, an M.A. in International Relations and a J.D. from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas.

Experience

1. Chief Legal Officer

   Neurocrine Biosciences

   Oct 2014 — Present

Education

• St. Mary's University

  M.A., International Relations

  1992 — 1995

• St. Mary's University

  BBA, Finance

  1983 — 1987

• St. Mary's University School of Law

  J.D.

  1991 — 1995

Skills

• Due Diligence
• Managed Care
• Patents
• Biotechnology
• Venture Capital
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Fda
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Strategy
• Technology Transfer
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Regulatory Affairs
• Lifesciences
• Intellectual Property
• Licensing
• Commercialization
• Contract Negotiation
• Start-Ups
• Medical Devices
• Strategic Planning