William Edwards Email & Phone Number

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

- Lead the Global Aesthetics Legal, Compliance, and Intellectual Property teams for a privately held, global medical aesthetics business- Provide legal counsel to the Aesthetics Global Leadership Team and functions, including Global Marketing, Global Regulatory and Safety, Global Medical Affairs, Global Employee Relations and R&D on long-term strategies, initiatives, and day-to-day matters- Assist clients in navigating complex business arrangements- Counsel Aesthetic Leadership Team Members on overall legal risk mitigation strategies in close collaboration with Global and Regional Compliance- Counsel Aesthetics Corporate Development on business and corporate matters- Corporate governance and formalities

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

- Lead North American legal operations for a privately held, global pharmaceutical and medical device company - Extensive and diverse experience across the pharma and medical device industry, including pharmaceuticals, medical devices, biologics, OTC, and cosmetic products - Contribute to organizational effectiveness and growth by integrating legal counsel with enterprise strategy - Collaborate with Global colleagues to provide legal advice on North American business development initiatives, including product development, acquisition, and licensing arrangements- Align focus of North American legal function with global strategies through membership on Global Legal Management Team- General Counsel and Corporate Secretary for all US affiliates

Research Triangle Park, N.C.

- Provide legal counsel on key facets of GSK’s commercial operations, including: regulatory compliance, government financed and managed healthcare, FDA regulation of product development and promotion, business planning, and risk management- Counseled business development on product divestitures, co-marketing arrangements and authorized generics- Advise on laws and regulations impacting the company’s pricing, distribution, and contracting practices in the areas of antitrust, fraud and abuse, consumer protection, and government price reporting- General corporate transactions, including manufacturing and supply arrangements - Supervised and trained legal staff; retained and managed outside legal counsel

Research Triangle Park, N.C.

- Ongoing analysis of federal and state legislative and regulatory developments affecting the pharmaceutical industry and healthcare finance- Briefed senior management on legislative developments and policy options- Drafted legislation and prepared amendments to legislation and regulations - Coordinated with PhRMA, other manufacturers, and allies on legislative issues- Served as Chair of PhRMA State Law Section- Supervised attorneys and GSK Grassroots Network staff and managed organizational change

Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area

- Represented hospitals, healthcare systems and healthcare professionals on corporate, regulatory, reimbursement, financing, and risk management- Extensive experience negotiating contractual arrangements, including facilities acquisition/leasing, facilities development, management services agreements, purchasing, employment, and managed care- Counseled clients on antitrust, fraud and abuse, privacy, and other federal and state regulatory compliance issues

J.D. With Honors

Activities and Societies: Editor, North Carolina Law Review; Order of the Coif

Master Of Social Work (Msw), Mental Health Specialization

Ba With Distinction