Dr. Erik Matala
Angestellt, Worldwide Head of Legal - Immunology & Dermatology Franchise - GPS&C, Novartis Pharma AG
Basel, Schweiz
Werdegang
Berufserfahrung von Erik Matala
Bis heute 9 Jahre, seit Juni 2015
Worldwide Head of Legal - Immunology & Dermatology Franchise - GPS&C
Novartis Pharma AG
Worldwide Head of legal for the Immunology & Dermatology franchise (~5 billion USD net sales in 2016) advising Franchise regarding the development, registration, commercialization and promotion of Franchise products. Responsibilities include all those from prior role as Senior Legal Counsel, management of 2 junior attorneys, leadership for company-wide, Regulatory & Compliance policy for engagement with doctors,and providing legal support for Worldwide Medical Affairs in Novartis Pharma AG.
1 Jahr und 9 Monate, Okt. 2013 - Juni 2015
Senior Legal Counsel - Immunology & Dermatology Franchsie - GPS&C
Novartis Pharma AG
Sole lawyer for products in the Global Immunology&Dermatology Business Franchise. I advise the leadership on legal and commercial risks for all stages of products globally. Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating various commercial agreements, licensing, advising the Franchise team on its contractual and legal obligations, managing disputes and litigation associated with the products, press releases and promotional materials, and managing compliance, anti-trust, and promotion regulations.
1 Jahr und 1 Monat, Okt. 2012 - Okt. 2013
Patent Litigation Counsel, Global Litigation, Transactions, & Launch
Sandoz International GmbH
Managing all litigation tasks and external litigation attorneys for all products (in-house developed pharmaceuticals and bio-similars as well as in-licensed pharmaceuticals) on a global scale including coordination of strategies with partners, nullity hearings, PI's, and infringement trials, settlement negotiations and agreements. Also worked in cross-divisional legal projects within the Novartis organization including BD&L agreement reviews and transitioning branded products to generic products (Rx-Gx).
1 Jahr und 5 Monate, Juni 2011 - Okt. 2012
Legal Counsel, Patent Litigation, Transactions & Launch
Sandoz International GmbH
Gained expertise in European patent counseling and opposition practice in the scientific/technical areas of biology, immunology, microbiology, molecular&cellular biology, biochemistry, therapuetics, vaccines, biologics, etc. Additionally providing consulting expertise on various U.S. legal questions related to US IP practice.
4 Jahre und 7 Monate, Sep. 2005 - März 2010
Associate Attorney
Wilson, Sonsini, Goodrich & Rosati (San Diego Office)
Associate attorney in the San Diego Regional office for Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. Practice included patent prosecution, intellectual property counseling, and intellectual property diligence experience as well as patent litigation experience. Practice focuses on biotechnology companies, in particular those with biologic-based products (nucleic acids, proteins, antibodies, assays etc.), but have experience with some device clients as well as small-molecule/pharmaceutical clients.
2 Jahre und 5 Monate, Jan. 2000 - Mai 2002
Post-doctoral Associate
University of Minnesota, Center for Immunology
Minneapolis, Minnesota
6 Monate, Juli 1999 - Dez. 1999
Post-doctoral Associate
The Salk Institute
San Diego, California
8 Monate, Feb. 1994 - Sep. 1994
Analytical Chemist/Microbiologist
La Jolla Pharmaceuticals
San Diego, California
1 Jahr und 5 Monate, Sep. 1992 - Jan. 1994
Analytical Chemist/Laboratory Technician
CorTrak Medical, Inc.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Ausbildung von Erik Matala
2 Jahre und 4 Monate, Sep. 2002 - Dez. 2004
Law
California Western School of Law
Patent Law, Securities, Anti-trust
4 Jahre und 11 Monate, Sep. 1994 - Juli 1999
Microbiology & Immunology - Molecular & Cellular Biology
University of Arizona
Immunology, virology, retrovirology, cellular biology, molecular evolution
3 Jahre und 9 Monate, Sep. 1988 - Mai 1992
Biology / Political Science (Double Major)
St. Olaf College
Molecular & Cellular Biology/Microbiology Comparative Politics, American Politics
Sprachen
Englisch
Muttersprache
Deutsch
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