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Osborne Clarke
Marsveldplein 5
1050 Brussels
Belgium

Work Department

Life Sciences Regulatory

Position

Counsel, Head of Life Sciences Regulatory

Career

Vladimir Murovec boasts nearly a decade of experience as an EU regulatory and compliance lawyer specialising in the Life Sciences and Healthcare sectors. His expertise spans a wide array of areas including medical devices, in vitro diagnostics, (bio)pharmaceuticals, and digital health technologies. 

Clients rely on Vladimir for advice on various regulatory matters, from research and development activities to marketing authorisations, CE-marking procedures, manufacture of products, cross-border distribution, advertising, and product liability risks. Combining extensive in-house secondment experience and a strong academic background, he is recognised as a compliance expert, guiding companies on ethical engagements with healthcare professionals, organisations, and patients’ groups. Notably, Vladimir represents both EU and non-EU businesses in dealings with European regulators, national authorities, and industry associations.

With a keen focus on quality management systems (QMS) and good practices (GxP), Vladimir assists in global supply chain decision-making and the implementation of internal procedures.

Vladimir is a sought-after speaker at international industry events, on regulatory and compliance topics in the Life Sciences space. He has taught EU life sciences regulations in business schools and serves as an associate editor of the European Health and Pharmaceutical Law Review (EHPL). He is a member of the international regulatory affairs professional society (RAPS).

Vladimir is recognised by Who’s Who Legal (Life Sciences) 2024 for his expertise in Regulatory matters. He is listed as a ‘Rising Star’ by The Legal 500 for his work in Healthcare and Life Sciences (2022-2024) and noted as a go-to lawyer in EU Regulatory: Pharma, Medical Device and Biotech (2020-2024).

Memberships

• Associate Editor with the European Health and Pharmaceutical Law Review (EHPL)

• Member of the Regulatory Affairs Professional Society (RAPS)

• Member of Healixia

Lawyer Rankings

Belgium > EU regulatory: Pharma, medical devices and biotech

The appointment of counsel Vladimir Murovec as practice head at Osborne Clarke has ensured that the life sciences regulatory department has ‘become a top choice among life sciences businesses as they navigate EU market entry or face compliance hurdles’. The team utilises a threefold sector approach which focuses on biotech and pharma, digital health, and healthcare. Clients range from global businesses to fast-growth start-ups and market challengers.

Belgium > Industry focus: Healthcare and life sciences

(Rising stars)

Vladimir MurovecOsborne Clarke

Rated by clients for the regulatory capabilities across the team, Osborne Clarke acts for a broad client base which notably includes Coopervision, OncoDNA, and Medi-market. The ‘excellentHadrien Chef leads the team and has vast corporate expertise, regularly assisting medical diagnostic, medtech, and biotech companies with financings and reorganisations. Praised for his ‘sharp edge‘, Vladimir Murovec is known for his deep regulatory knowledge, particularly in relation to digital health, pharma, and medical device issues.

Comparative Guides

Belgium: Life Sciences March 2024 This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Life Sciences laws and regulations applicable in Belgium.