Mr Thomas Devred > Osborne Clarke > Paris, France > Lawyer Profile
Osborne Clarke Offices
163 BOULEVARD MALESHERBES
75017 PARIS
France
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Mr Thomas Devred
Work Department
Life Sciences and Healthcare - Regulatory and Compliance
Position
Partner – https://www.osborneclarke.com/lawyers/thomas-devred/
Career
Supporting innovation in therapies and contributing to the improvement of patient’s quality of life, Thomas has been working both as a lawyer at international firms and In-House Legal Director in the Medtech and Biotech industry.
With almost 20 years’ experience as a regulatory and compliance expert, he has an extensive practice in global and cross-functional projects at most steps of the health products’ life cycle. Thomas is a trusted advisor for leaders of the Life Sciences Industry. He provides legal support (advising, drafting regulated contracts and leading related litigations) for products’ development and therapeutic value demonstration (regulatory licenses, market access) and products’ distribution and commercialisation (supply chain, promotion, sales, vigilance and recalls). He is also a key partner for compliance officers (advising on ethical issues, leading internal audits or investigations, defending D&Os in court proceedings).
After 14 years with Baker & McKenzie, Thomas joined the industry and spent five years with Baxter, Baxalta and Shire in various regional positions as Legal Director (France & Benelux, South Europe and EMEA) before joining Osborne Clarke in Paris.
Languages
French, English
Education
Thomas has a Masters in European Regulations of Health Products (Lille) and holds a Doctorate in Commercial Law (Lyon: thesis on the regulatory framework for marketing pharmaceuticals).
Lawyer Rankings
France > Industry focus: Healthcare and life sciences
Praised for their ‘incredible’ commercial sense, Osborne Clarke’s team regularly assists clients with medical waste management regulations, and ethics related mandates. Practice head Thomas Devred handles a vast range of issues, including regulatory licenses, supply chain issues, and promotional matters. Justine Pellerin is known for her broad commercial expertise, particularly in relation to commercial relationships and internal investigations. Léa Masson-Boukobza joined the team in April 2023, contributing her experience in advising medical device and pharma companies on anti-gift rules and clinical trials.
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