Planet Pharma are currently partnered with a leading pharmacy group and we are actively seeking a Commercial and Industry Expert (Expert Witness) – EU Medical Devices to join the business on a freelance basis.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide independent commercial and industry expertise in support of an international arbitration matter within the European medical devices sector.
- Analyse and interpret market conditions, commercial trends, and industry dynamics across relevant European healthcare markets.
- Evaluate business, regulatory, and competitive factors affecting medical device commercialisation, licensing, and distribution strategies.
- Review and assess relevant commercial agreements, including supply, licensing, and distribution arrangements, and provide expert insight on industry standards and practices.
- Conduct market assessments using sector knowledge, commercial data, and relevant benchmarks to support expert opinions and conclusions.
- Prepare detailed expert reports, written opinions, and supporting analyses in accordance with arbitration requirements.
- Work collaboratively with legal teams and other stakeholders to develop clear, evidence-based expert testimony.
- Provide oral testimony and participate in hearings, depositions, or expert discussions as required.
- Explain complex medical device market, regulatory, and commercial considerations in a clear and accessible manner for legal and non-industry audiences.
- Maintain independence, objectivity, and confidentiality throughout the engagement.
- Stay informed on European medical device regulations, reimbursement environments, market access considerations, and evolving industry trends relevant to the matter.
Key Requirements:
- Extensive experience within the European medical devices industry, gained through roles such as commercial strategy, market analysis, business development, consulting, or industry leadership.
- Strong understanding of medical device regulatory frameworks and market dynamics across Europe.
- Previous experience acting as an expert witness or providing expert advisory services in litigation or international arbitration.
About Planet Pharma:
Planet Pharma is an American parented Employment Business/Agency that provides global staffing services with its head-quarters in Chicago and our EMEA regional office located in Central London. We have invested significantly in creating a robust international platform that enables us to work compliantly in 30+ countries with a current network of 2500+ active contractors globally as well as a very strong permanent / direct hire recruitment offering.
Our specialist knowledge and close relationships with our clients and the wider industry really makes us unique in our field. Just recently we were recognised by FORBES as the 17th best professional staffing firm, and have won multiple awards from industry accredited bodies for our commitment to excellence and service delivery. We have extensive functional expertise including: Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, QA, QC, Submissions experts, Clinical development, Quality, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs / Writing.
We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
www.planet-pharma.com
Please click ‘apply’ or contact Harry Banks at Planet Pharma for more information:
E: hbanks@planet-pharma.co.uk
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