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Our life science clients appreciate practical GC-level business law advice delivered on-demand: when they need it and where they need it–working either on-site at the client’s location as a dedicated resource or remotely on-demand on projects.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Our exclusive focus is the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Pharmaceutical<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We focus on Pharmaceutical law that regulates the research, development, manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of drugs, ensuring safety, efficacy, and quality. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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We work in Biotechnology law, including specialized fields governing the research, development, and commercialization of biotech products, heavily focusing on intellectual property (patents), FDA regulatory compliance, and business transactions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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We help companies navigate compliance and liability issues. Manufacturers must follow Quality System Regulations (QSR) for design and manufacturing. Non-compliance can lead to recalls, warning letters, or seizures<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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We handle Manufacturing law that covers the regulations governing industrial production, focusing on product liability, safety standards, and compliance. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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We handle contract research law that governs agreements where a sponsor delegates research responsibilities to a third-party Contract Research Organization (CRO) or institution.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Voyager Therapeutics, Inc.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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While at Voyager Therapeutics, Inc. (VYGR), External GC Law Group provided legal advice on a variety of  day-to-day legal and business matters as well as business development transactions that raised in excess of $400 million in non-dilutive financing (e.g., AbbVie, Neurocrine Biosciences, Novartis and Pfizer).  While at VYGR, he negotiated key agreements with contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs) and contract research organizations (CROs).  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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While at AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc., External GC Law Group provided legal advice on a variety of  day-to-day legal and business matters as well as strategic transactions, including AMAG\u2019s acquisition of Lumara Health and its product MAKENA \u00ae, a variety of manufacturing and supply agreements, clinical trials in a variety of countries, and financings raising over $1.2 billion in equity and debt. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Hale and Dorr, LLP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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While  at Hale and Dorr LLP, External GC Law Group advised Critical Therapeutics, Inc. (CRTX) in its $56 million venture financing in 2003 and its $42 million initial public offering in 2004. As General Counsel at CRTX, he advised on in its $54 million PIPE, $20 million registered direct financing, its two co-promotion agreements for marketed drugs, and a variety of manufacturing, distribution, licensing and vendor agreements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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