Garlan Adams

General Counsel


Ms. Adams brings to Crinetics more than two decades of experience managing legal and compliance matters associated with the development and commercialization of innovative pharmaceutical and biotechnology products.

Previously she was an advisor to Indivior, Inc. on a broad spectrum of complex compliance and litigation matters related to product commercialization including patient access, interactions with health care professionals, sales, marketing and product life cycle issues. Previously, she was general counsel at Avanir Pharmaceuticals, where she provided counsel on matters related to clinical stage development, sales, marketing, pricing and distribution, developed robust contracting processes and policies, and helped resolve compliance matters. Earlier in her career, Ms. Adams held positions of increasing responsibility at Eli Lilly & Company, Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Amgen and Onyx Pharmaceuticals, where she provided counsel on product labeling, launch readiness and on matters related to medical affairs, manufacturing, sales, marketing, pricing and compliance. She earned a Bachelor of Arts from St. Francis College in Ft. Wayne, IN and a Doctor of Law from Indiana University School of Law in Indianapolis, IN.