Dimitrios Kandylas

Vice President, Deputy General Counsel at Provention Bio

Dimitrios Kandylas has a diverse work experience in various legal roles. Dimitrios is currently serving as the Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at Provention Bio since January 2023. Prior to this, they worked at Provention Bio, Inc. as a Senior Corporate Counsel from October 2020 to January 2023.

Before joining Provention Bio, Dimitrios worked at Lowenstein Sandler LLP from March 2015 to October 2020 as Counsel in the Corporate/Life Sciences division. In this role, they handled a range of complex transactional matters in the life sciences industry, including M&A, debt transactions, licensing, commercial contracting, and compliance for pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

From October 2013 to March 2015, Dimitrios worked at MetLife as a Corporate Counsel in Investments. Here, they provided counsel on investment opportunities, reviewed and negotiated agreements related to treasury and cash management operations, and dealt with various asset classes.

Earlier in their career, Dimitrios worked as an Associate in Life Sciences/Business & Technology at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP from March 2013 to October 2013. Dimitrios also served as an Associate in General Practice at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP from September 2011 to March 2013, where they represented clients in various transactions, including debt offerings and equity issuances.

Prior to joining the corporate world, Dimitrios gained experience as a Student Attorney at Rutgers Constitutional Litigation Clinic, where they wrote sections of petitions for certification to the New Jersey Supreme Court and assisted in writing an article on international law.

Dimitrios also participated in the Roche Leadership Development Program as an Associate from May 2007 to January 2010. In this role, they assisted in negotiating rebate contracts and reviewed existing contracts for potential liability.

Additionally, Dimitrios served as a Judicial Intern for The Honorable Chief Justice Stuart Rabner, where they reviewed petitions for certification to the New Jersey Supreme Court and wrote memos for the Chief Justice's consideration.

Overall, Dimitrios Kandylas has demonstrated a strong background in corporate and life sciences law, with experience in complex transactions, compliance, and negotiation.

Dimitrios Kandylas completed their Bachelor of Arts degree in Law, Politics, and Philosophy with Magna Cum Laude honors from Binghamton University in the period between 1998 and 2001. Later, they pursued a Master of Business Administration degree with a specialization in Finance and Pharmaceutical Management at Rutgers University - Newark, which they completed in the period between 2006 and 2008. Furthermore, they obtained a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree with Summa Cum Laude honors from the same institution, Rutgers University - Newark, completing this program from 2008 to 2011. Prior to these academic achievements, Dimitrios Kandylas attended Stuyvesant High School, but no specific years or degree were mentioned.

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