Experience

Ziphius Vaccines
• Belgium
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee
• General Counsel and Compliance Officer

  • Jul 2021 - Present

Self-employed
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee
• General Counsel, Compliance Officer, Business Officer

  • Apr 2021 - Present


PhRMA

• United States
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Member of MEA IP Committee; Member of RPCC IP Committee

  • Jan 2020 - Apr 2021

  Active member of the RPCC and MEA IP Committees to support advocacy to upgrade the intellectual property protection for pharmaceutical products in Saudi Arabia. Active member of the RPCC and MEA IP Committees to support advocacy to upgrade the intellectual property protection for pharmaceutical products in Saudi Arabia.



The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers Association in the Gulf (PHRMAG)

• United Arab Emirates
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Leader of Governance Task Force; Leader of Law No 8 TF; Member and Legal Advisor to IP Committee

  • Jan 2018 - Apr 2021

  Led the efforts fo the association to establish a full legal presence for PHRMAG Ltd, drafted the Articles of Association and designed the new governance structure in collaboration with the Executive Committee and the General Assembly. Lead advocacy efforts of R&D pharma industry to the new requirements of the new UAE pharmaceutical Law No 8. Advising the IP Committee and supporting diplomatic efforts to upgrade the Intellectual Property protection for pharmaceutical products in the UAE, culminating in the issuance by MOHAP of Decree No 321 in September 2020 which is the most advanced RDP regime in the entire Middle East and Africa region. Show less



GSK

• United Kingdom
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• GCC Cluster Legal Director

  • Jan 2017 - Apr 2021

  Head Legal for the Region, based out of Dubai. Member of the Gulf and Saudi Arabia LOC leadership teams.Lead a team of 3, including the Head Legal for Saudi Arabia based in Jeddah and 1 paralegal/contract manager based in Dubai.Managing all legal issues for the region, including support for restructuring the business (GCC split), new routes to market, commercial practices, investigation, and negotiation of various strategic partnerships or agreements. Represent GSK in various senior industry working groups (including governance and IP) and represents PHRMAG/GSK in interactions with Senior officials of Ministry of Health, diplomatic missions (including USTR and UK embassy) and intellectual property offices in the region. Show less

• Assistant General Counsel, Innovation, Business Development and Strategic Alliances

  • Sep 2015 - Dec 2016

  Led all Business Development transactions and Strategic Alliances for the ex-Novartis Vaccines global R&D centre after acquisition by GSK. Supported in the divesture of certain assets. Assisted in helping new GSK colleagues integrate in the GSK culture after the acquisition.

• Head Legal Immunotherapeutics

  • 2013 - Aug 2015

  Led a team of 5 lawyers supporting the Immunotherapeutics Business Unit for the development of cancer vaccines, preparing the launch of this new class of assets, including preparing for the launch of companion diagnostics. Negotiated numerous development agreements, partnerships, clinical trial and other R&D and commercial initiatives.

• Senior Counsel

  • 2006 - Dec 2012

  Lead global counsel during H1N1 flu pandemic (2009-2010) coordinating the negotiations of all Advanced Purchase Agreement and Pandemic Supply Agreements in 50+ countries across Europe, Latin America, Asia. Supported supranational legal matters with UNICEF and GAVI. Negotiated first Advance Marketing Commitment agreements for pneumococcal vaccines in least developed countries.Lead counsel for Vaccines Government Affairs.



Institut Etudes Juridiques Européennes

• Chargé de cours adjoint

  • 2004 - Jun 2014

  Lecturing in pharmaceutical (patent, regulatory) law at Advanced Master in Competition and IP law Lecturing in pharmaceutical (patent, regulatory) law at Advanced Master in Competition and IP law



Belgian Association for Bioindustries

• Member of the Board

  • Jun 2004 - Apr 2006

  Established the Belgian Biotech Association bylaws and first external lawyer to be elected to the Board Established the Belgian Biotech Association bylaws and first external lawyer to be elected to the Board



NautaDutilh

• Netherlands
• Law Practice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Associate

  • 2004 - 2006

  Specialized in European pharmaceuticals, biotech, regulatory and intellectual property law. Advised EFPIA and BIO on a number of policy matters. Advised numerous life sciences companies on interface between intellectual property and regulatory pharma law, human biological sample law, orphan drug regulation, paediatric incentives. Specialized in European pharmaceuticals, biotech, regulatory and intellectual property law. Advised EFPIA and BIO on a number of policy matters. Advised numerous life sciences companies on interface between intellectual property and regulatory pharma law, human biological sample law, orphan drug regulation, paediatric incentives.



Bristol Myers Squibb

• United States
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Counsel - Public Policy and Life Cycle Management

  • 2001 - 2004

  Lead IP policy advisor for Europe and Intercontinental region. Lead lawyer for Oncology Franchise in Europe. Managing various litigation against generic competitor of the lead oncology asset for the company. Represented BMS in several EFPIA task forces, including on the impact of EU Enlargement in the pharma sector. Lead IP policy advisor for Europe and Intercontinental region. Lead lawyer for Oncology Franchise in Europe. Managing various litigation against generic competitor of the lead oncology asset for the company. Represented BMS in several EFPIA task forces, including on the impact of EU Enlargement in the pharma sector.

• Associate

  • 1996 - 2001

  Patent litigator with focus on biotech, pharmaceuticals and medical devices. Represented several clients in high-stakes multinational patent disputes in Belgian torpedo proceedings, descriptive seizures and validity proceedings in patent courts and patent office. Patent litigator with focus on biotech, pharmaceuticals and medical devices. Represented several clients in high-stakes multinational patent disputes in Belgian torpedo proceedings, descriptive seizures and validity proceedings in patent courts and patent office.



Allen & Overy

• United Kingdom
• Law Practice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Legal Associate

  • 1994 - 1996

  Member of the Intellectual Property department of Loeff Claeys Verbeke (now Allen & Overy) representing clients in copyright, patent and unfair competition cases. Member of the Intellectual Property department of Loeff Claeys Verbeke (now Allen & Overy) representing clients in copyright, patent and unfair competition cases.