Christopher Klein

Biography

Osmotica Pharmaceutical Dates Employed2013 – Present   Employment Duration4 yrs General Counsel Company NameFougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. Dates Employed2011 – 2012   Employment Duration1 yr LocationMelville, NY and Florham Park, NJ As General Counsel responsible for all legal issues for the company, including litigation, legal diligence, transactions, corporate governance and compliance. Deputy General Counsel Company NameKing Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Dates Employed2005 – 2011   Employment Duration6 yrs As Deputy General Counsel, responsible for all intellectual property (patents and trademarks) procurement and enforcement, as well as legal issues for commercial and scientific operations. Work closely with senior leaders and across functional areas to maximize life cycle of branded pharmaceutical products, and assure compliance with all healthcare related laws and regulations. Experience in managing legal team, budget and interacting with senior management and board of directors on legal issues.   Senior Counsel, Biotechnology Patents and Transactions Company NameBristol-Myers Squibb Dates Employed1997 – 2005   Employment Duration8 yrs Group leader responsible for overseeing all aspects of biotechnology intellectual property in all therapeutic areas for Bristol-Myers Squibb Co., including patent prosecution, opinions and protection of therapeutic biologics (including antibody and fusion protein products). Additional responsibilities included overseeing all intellectual property due diligence reviews for in-licensing compounds, technologies, and acquisitions. Patent Counsel Company NameImmuLogic Pharmaceutical Corp. Dates Employed1995 – 1997   Employment Duration2 yrs Principal Company NameLaw Office of Christopher A. Klein Dates Employed1993 – 1995   Employment Duration2 yrs Clerk/Associate Company NameMorgan & Finnegan Dates Employed1989 – 1993   Employment Duration4 yrs See fewer positions Education   Fordham University School of Law Dates attended or expected graduation1987 – 1990   Columbia University in the City of New York Degree NameMA Dates attended or expected graduation1985 – 1987   Adelphi University Degree NameBA Dates attended or expected graduation1981 – 1985

Research Interest

Business and Management