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Brussels Area, Belgium

Ann Arbor, MI

• Established and manage compliance and ethics program, which includes reviewing compliance-sensitive matters involving interactions with healthcare professionals, off-label marketing, general legal compliance.
• Developed and administer training programs on all manner of legal and compliance needs concerning, among other things, code of conduct, travel & expense, needs assessment, contracting, and good documentation practices.
• Drafted company policies related to legal and compliance matters.
• Oversaw all aspects of trademark portfolio including performing clearance searches, international filing strategy, advising and training of business stakeholders.
• Directed outside counsel on litigation and trademark covering the lifespan of matters including strategy, discovery, and resolution.
• Oversaw international legal and compliance matters including distribution agreements, global transparency reporting, and collaboration with affiliate companies.

Leuven, Belgium

• Expat assignment located at Terumo Europe in Leuven, Belgium.
• Partnered with functional areas including Regulatory, Quality, Service, and Marketing to ensure the best possible service and effective communications to internal and external customers.
• Created and chaired Recall Taskforce comprising international team of multidisciplinary members to develop and execute plan for corrective actions.
• Advised TE Legal Affairs on US legal developments and served on core team for Europe-wide HCP transparency project.

Ann Arbor

• Analyzed, drafted, and negotiated contracts for healthcare professional consultants, product distribution, research and development, commercial leases, operations, and manufacturing matters.
• Created contract management system and managed agreement tracking, expiration, and renewal process.
• Assisted in litigation matters including discovery, pleadings drafting/review, and representing the company in legal proceedings.
• Supported M&A activities for both divestment and purchase transactions. Managed due diligence, reviewed deal agreements, and compiled asset purchase documents.
• Conduct and coordinate research into legal issues and risks.
• Developed program and process for Federal and State Sunshine Act compliance including implementing data collection regime and report creation.

Greater Detroit Area

Elder Law Intern

Doctor Of Law (Jd)

Activities and Societies: Moot Court Co-Editor in Chief (problem writer), Phi Alpha Delta

Political Science And Government

Activities and Societies: Cross Country, Track & Field, Model UN