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A Bit More About My Experience

With over 20 years of experience in law, compliance, and ethics, I've worked across the pharmaceutical, healthcare, and insurance sectors. My career began in legal roles at Wierzbowski Eversheds and PWC, moving to corporate compliance with AIG, and further into the pharmaceutical industry with Schering-Plough/Merck Sharp & Dohme, Actavis, Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals, and Vifor Pharma. My expertise spans Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the United States, focusing on creating and managing compliance programs that meet global regulatory standards such as the FCPA, OIG Compliance Guidance, and the UK Bribery Act. I have developed and optimized compliance processes across 40+ country affiliates (indicated in green on the map), enhancing their accessibility and effectiveness. Additionally, I have collaborated extensively on compliance matters with distributors and partners in another 30+ countries (not indicated on the map).

My tenure in these organizations has been marked by key achievements:

Leadership and Management: I have successfully established and led compliance organizations, instilling a culture of ethics and integrity across organizations. By fostering collaboration between business stakeholders, I have ensured adherence to the highest compliance standards.
Strategic Development of Compliance Programs: Spearheading the creation and implementation of global healthcare compliance and anti-bribery and anti-corruption programs, my efforts have aligned with stringent regulatory guidelines such as the FCPA, OIG Compliance Guidance, OECD Anti-Bribery Convention, the UK Bribery Act, among others.
Risk Management: My proactive approach to risk assessment and management has safeguarded organizations against potential legal and ethical breaches, significantly reducing their risk profiles.
Innovation and Continuous Improvement: I have pioneered the development of risk-based monitoring, auditing programs, and cutting-edge training materials, significantly enhancing organizational compliance awareness and practices.
Handling Sensitive Investigations: My expertise extends to managing complex governmental investigations and implementing robust whistleblower mechanisms, ensuring transparency and accountability within organizations.

Fluent in English and Polish, with intermediate knowledge of German and Russian, I bridge communication gaps in diverse environments effectively. My involvement in the International Bar Association and Ethics & Compliance Switzerland reflects my dedication to staying abreast of the latest developments in compliance and ethics.

Selected services to compliance:

Regular speaker (2011 - 2022): annual International Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Ethics & Compliance Congress (https://www.internationalpharmacongress.com/)
Visiting Lecturer: (*) Szkola Glowna Handlowa (Compliance – post graduate program since 2018 - 2022), (*) European University Viadrina (Summer School: Approved Compliance Office, 2014, 2015 Zentrum für Interdisziplinäre Compliance-Forschung (CICR), (*) Wrocław University of Economics (Compliance – post graduate program: 2017, 2018), (*) Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski Krakow University (Internal Audit – post graduate program: 2016, 2017, 2018)

I own and manage three LinkedIn Groups:

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February 2022 - September 2023

December 2015 - February 2022

Vifor Pharma, Zürich, Switzerland
Head of Compliance Excellence & Deputy Head of Compliance

Designing, performing, managing regular regional and functional risk assessments aiming to focus limited compliance resources on key compliance areas.
Developing and managing the whistle-blower hotline, case management system and investigations.
Performing audits in cooperation with external audit team and implementing corrective actions.
Establishing and automating monitoring processes of compliance program (utilizing existing systems CRM, Case Management System, trainings platforms).

Vifor Pharma, Zürich, Switzerland
Head of Compliance (ex US)

Implementing the first Corporate Compliance Program for all Vifor subsidiaries (e.g. EU, Russia & China) encompassing the New Code of Conduct, processes and procedures covering anti-bribery, interactions with key stakeholders,
Implementing and enforcing compliance program for Partners (incl. markets in Central Eastern Europe, Middle East, Africa, Latin America) encompassing inter alia due diligence, onboarding, monitoring,
Establishing global compliance department and compliance governance processes including managing and/or co-chairing compliance committees.

Representing Vifor on quarterly meetings of EFPIA Ethics & Compliance Committee in Brussels.
Co-authoring and contributing to the CSR annual reporting.

March 2014 - November 2015

Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals, Zug, Switzerland
Director - International Compliance

Developing and implementing the new customized international Corporate Compliance Program for the New Mallinckrodt while maintaining the post spin-off (Covidien) compliance program.
Reshaping policies & procedures focused on healthcare compliance as well as Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption for EMEA (incl. CEE/CIS), LATAM & APAC (incl. China) to cover company subsidiaries and third parties.
Providing ongoing guidance and recommendations on compliance-related issues, including inter alia sanctions, competition law, data protection.

February 2011 - December 2013

September 2006 - January 2011

Actavis, Zug, Switzerland
Director - Global Ethics & Compliance

Developed the first customized global procedures for 50+ countries aimed at reduction of Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption risks. Enforced the compliance by effective monitoring, reporting, investigating and managing compliance liaisons in 20+ countries (incl. CEE/CIS, Russia, Balkans, Turkey later also Benelux & DACH).
Designed and performed the first global compliance risk assessment.
Established a workable and effective local Corporate Compliance Programs (e.g. adapted locally global procedures, educated employees, influenced local management, promoted benefits of compliance program, implemented whistle-blower hotline, handled investigations) in 20+ countries in Central Eastern Europe, incl. Russia and CIS receiving positive feedback from the post-acquisition FCPA audit (Watson Pharmaceuticals acquired Actavis and then adopted a new global name – Actavis).
Developed the first harmonized global data protection program

Schering-Plough/Merck Sharp & Dohme, Warsaw, Poland
Compliance Officer - Poland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania

Implemented a robust country compliance program applying the five-year CIA imposed by U.S. DoJ, including development of new procedures on grants & donations, interactions with HCP’s, workplace retaliation. Tailored procedures and guidelines to support OTC and Rx business. Introduced compliance standards to Organon after its acquisition. Increased efficiency of compliance program in Poland, Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia. Managed governmental audits and dawn raids.

June 2000 - August 2006

AIG, Warsaw, Poland

Subregional Compliance Officer & Compliance Officer

Enhanced regulatory adherence and implemented compliance standards across Poland, Romania, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Developed and executed comprehensive compliance training, raising awareness and promoting ethical practices.

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March 1999 - March 2000

June 1996 - March 1999

Governor’s Office, Gorzow Wlkp, Poland
Legal Advisor to the Governor/Wojewoda
Provided strategic legal advice that significantly influenced policy and administrative efficiency. Advocated for transparency and legal compliance, contributing to improved public service and governance.

Wierzbowski Eversheds / PWC, Warsaw, Poland
Lawyer
Addressed complex legal issues, contributing to the firm’s reputation for high-quality legal consultancy and ethical practice. Laid the groundwork for specialization in compliance and ethics within the legal and corporate sector.