Andrea Benelli

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ABOUT ANDREA BENELLI

14+ years PQE business lawyer with deep understanding of pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, food supplement and cosmetic business. Highly trusted professional with robust legal knowledge and negotiation skills, strong business acumen, developed both as external and as in-house legal counsel. Currently responsible for supporting corporate business development, research and development, manufacturing and supply chain, marketing and sales, procurement, HR, IT, pharmacovigilance, market access and regulatory affairs on a broad range of legal matters at a worldwide level. Leading a team of 3 legal specialists. In charge of guiding and coordinating legal HUBs in Spain, Germany, Luxemburg, USA and Singapore on local legal matters, mainly contracts and negotiation issues. Broad experience in negotiating international contracts and managing complex business transactions. Key role in the negotiation of global license deals and cross boarder M&A transactions. Responsible for overseeing civil and administrative ligation, supporting regulatory affairs, market access and price and reimbursement departments, providing legal advice in general. Support to corporate privacy and compliance departments from a legal standpoint. Hands-on and business-oriented leader. Proactive and innovative, supporting the business with logical, simple and functional solutions. High standard of professional ethics and integrity and first class interpersonal and communication skills.