- Successfully represented a major pharmaceutical manufacturer in amending an analgesic over-the-counter drug monograph to recognize preventative cardiovascular uses of aspirin.
- Assisted in the preparation and advocacy of a successful orphan drug designation request for a biologic leukemia drug.
- Obtained an FDA Division of Drug, Marketing, and Advertising (DDMAC) warning letter against the illegal marketing practices of the competitor manufacturer of the Cox-2 inhibitor.
- Successfully defended against a DDMAC investigation of the marketing practices of an MRI-MRA imaging contrast agent maker.
- Participated on company review committees for the launch and dissemination of promotional materials for a biologic arthritis drug, and for collagen device dermal filler products.
- Performed regulatory due diligence for the acquisition of companies and products, including over-the-counter cough medicine, high dose expectorant, infant formulas, multiple prescriptions and over-the-counter drug products, and heart monitoring devices.
- Led a legal and regulatory team to obtain the first FDA clearance of private label infant formula.
- Negotiated an FDA Good Manufacturing Practice consent decree for a catheter maker that preserved existing inventory.
- Assisted with the New Drug Application approval of the first levothyroxine product, and removed unapproved guaifenesin products.
- Represented a major national clinical research organization in FDA self-disclosure, inspection and negotiations for remedial action.
- Led a litigation and regulatory team to preserve marketing rights for “grandfathered drug” products until FDA approvals could be obtained.
- Assisted in the review, revision and acquisitions by a major online medical information provider of an accredited continuing medical education sponsor.
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