Greg Perry Email & Phone Number

Geneva, Switzerland

Switzerland

Greg Perry serves as the Director General of the Global Self-Care Federation (GSCF), the international organisation representing the self-care industry. In this role, Greg oversees the Federation’s efforts to advance self-care as an essential component of sustainable healthcare systems worldwide.The GSCF’s vision is to empower individuals to take greater control of their health by improving access to safe, effective, and affordable self-care products and practices. Its mission is to work collaboratively with governments, healthcare providers, NGOs, and others in the private sector to ensure self-care is integrated into global health strategies. The Federation advocates for innovative solutions, harmonised regulatory frameworks, and equitable access to self-care, ultimately aiming to reduce healthcare burdens and support healthier communities.As Director General, Greg focuses on shaping the organisation’s strategic direction, leading its global advocacy efforts, and fostering partnerships to advance the role of self-care in public health. Under his leadership, the GSCF is committed to promoting healthcare sustainability, and ensuring self-care becomes a cornerstone of UHC.

Geneva Area, Switzerland

Joined IFPMA as part of a new senior leadership team to bring long term experience in helping to cross bridges and reach out to multiple stakeholders and drive global health progress for the benefit of patients.Focused on leading IFPMA’s Africa Engagement and Alliance Building strategies centered on partnerships and advocating for innovation, health security, sustainable business ecosystems, access to health products, and regulatory systems strengthening.Vice-Chair of the Advisory Council of TOPRA ( The Organisation for Professionals in Regulatory Affairs). Member of the EDCTP Stakeholder Group .Co-ordinator of the European African Business Forum Pharma Group (2022). Vice-Chair of the Fight the Fake Alliance committed to eradicating substandard and falsified products (2020-23)

Geneva Area, Switzerland

Created a successful and innovative public health business model for increasing access to medicines for people living with HIV and HCV in developing countries .Based on a concept of intellectual property sharing and partnership building between innovators, generic manufacturers, civil society and governments, it was possible to make voluntary licensing and tech transfer a key component of many companies’ access strategies for developing countries. Worked with the Board and team to develop a future strategy for long term sustainable financing of the organisation and to diversify activities to all essential medicines.Former WHO Director General , Margaret Chan, stated in 2017 that “The MPP, with its public health-driven business model, has pioneered ways to improve access by partnering with generic and originator companies alike. This is a new system of IP management that engages industry and shows great promise for the future".Re MPP see related Wikipedia entry :https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medicines_Patent_Pool

Brussels Area, Belgium

Founding Director General ( 1999 -2013 ) / Director ( 1992-1998) of the European Generic medicines Association (renamed Medicines For Europe) .Lead a team that radically changed the market and regulatory environment in Europe to ensure greater patient access to affordable generic and bio-similar medicines. Represented the industry at the highest level with the European Union and Member State institutions, negotiated and navigated the new EU pharmaceutical legislation and subsequent guidelines . Guided the generic medicines industry through the legislation for European Union expansion.Founding member and Co-Chairman of the International Generic and Biosimilars Alliance (IGBA) focusing on interaction with the WHO, WTO and WIPO.In 2004 awarded the Golden Cross of Merit of the Republic of Poland for contribution to Industry and European Integration. In 2005 granted an Honorary Life Fellow of the Organization for Professionals in Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs (TOPRA).2004-2008 Founding Editor Journal of Generic Medicines. 2008-2014, a member of the Standing Advisory Committee before the European Patent Office (SACEPO).Re EGA See Wikipedia entry https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki European_Generic_Medicines_Association

Brussels Area, Belgium

Launched the Brussels office and European subsidiary of a leading UK public affairs consultancy - Westminster Communications . Specialized in internal market issues for UK industries and NGOs as well as serving as Director of the European Generic-medicines Association (EGA)

Brussels Area, Belgium

Launched a novel European political consultancy focusing on supporting NGOs in the health and environment sectors . Founded the European Generic-medicines Association ( EGA) and appointed Director. Other key clients included WWF UK .

Brussels Area, Belgium

Key policy advisor specialized in European energy , environment and health policies supporting European and international clients in both the NGO and private sectors.

Brussels Area, Belgium

Highlight: Stood as the Labour Party’s youngest candidate ( Labour-Cooperative ) in 1989 European Parliamentary Elections. Worked as the Parliamentary Assistant to the Leader of the British Labour Group in the European Parliament. Appointed interim administrator of the newly established European Parliamentary Labour Party Brussels office . Later Parliamentary Advisor to the Vice President of the European Parliament’s Science Research and Energy Committee.

Brussels Area, Belgium

Research Assistant and Advisor to MEPs covering regional, environment, trade and single market policies.

Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium

Short term contract to cover the sabbatical leave of the European Officer. Monitored and advised on European Institutional policies in Human Rights and external policies.

London, United Kingdom

Research, management and communications responsibilities reporting to the Head of International Relations and International Committee .

Luxembourg

Research scholar in European trade and development policy. Founded the Schuman Scholars Research Journal.

Leicester, United Kingdom

Fast track management trainee in the Business Development Unit specializing in European regional and social funding and external relations.

Bachelor Of Social Science (Hons), International Studies., Upper 2:1

Master Of Arts (M.A.), European Integration And Cooperation, Honors ( Ssrc Scholar )

Diploma, Classical And Ancient Studies

Certificate, High Performance Leadership