Exhibit 10.9
TERNS, INC.
November 14, 2023
Jill Quigley
Sent via email
Dear Jill:
You and Terns, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), have reached the following agreements concerning your employment with the Company on an interim basis as Senior Advisor and Strategy Officer until such time as the Company engages a Chief Executive Officer. Your employment as Senior Advisor and Strategy Officer shall commence as of November 15, 2023 (the “Effective Date”) and pursuant to the terms provided below.
Very truly yours,
TERNS, INC.
By: /s/ Bryan Yoon
Name: Bryan Yoon
Title: Member of the Board
TERNS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
(solely in respect of its explicit obligations under this Letter)
By: /s/ David Fellows
Name: David Fellows
Title: Member of the Board
I have read and accept this Letter:
/s/ Jill Quigley
Jill Quigley
Attachment: Proprietary Rights Agreement
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