Cristian Vlad
DPO & Legal Counsel
Cluj Napoca,Romania
Summary
Legal Counsel with 20+ years of experience and over 5+ years as DPO with focus on contracts negotiation, compliance, IP and litigation.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
DPO & Legal Counsel
Terapia S.A
01.2015 - Current
- Acting as DPO & Legal Counsel for the largest generic pharmaceutical company in Romania, part of the Sun Pharma group, the fourth largest specialty generic pharmaceutical company in the world;
- Supported development of corporate governance policies and best practices, contributing to strong culture of ethical conduct and accountability;
- Managed outside counsel effectively, controlling costs while ensuring high-quality representation in specialized areas of law,
- Reviewed marketing materials for regulatory compliance, preventing potentially costly fines or reputational harm from misleading claims or omissions,
- Evaluated proposed business initiatives for potential antitrust concerns to avoid running afoul of competition laws,
- Streamlined contract review process, resulting in reduced turnaround times and increased efficiency
- Secretarial activity for Board and Shareholders meetings;
- From 2015 as company's DPO I was involved in implementation of the GDPR Policies and documents in company activity in cooperation with other DPO's from EU entities part of SunPharma group,
- Drafting and review of Data Processing Agreements, Consent and GDPR clauses in all types of Agreements
- Monitoring application of rules set for GDPR compliance whenever necessary or periodically;
- Notifying data breach incident to authority and correspond with authority during investigation;
- Monitor national Authorities Decisions and communication on website as well EBDP activity.
Legal Counsel ADR Nord-West Agency
01.2013 - 12.2014
- Ensuring legal compliance and monitoring relevant laws and EU regulations for Institution, implementing legal policies,
- Developed comprehensive compliance programs to minimize potential legal risks and ensure adherence to relevant regulations.
Legal Counsel NAPOMAR SA
01.2011 - 09.2013
- Managing company's agreements, such as drafting, vetting and negotiate agreements,
- Ensuring legal compliance of the day to day business activity.
Legal Counsel NERVIA SRL
01.2006 - 06.2011
- Conducted settlement negotiations and trial for property cases in counterclaims,
- Drafting agreements, ensuring legal compliance, implementing legal changes in agreements and policies;
- Managed outside counsel effectively, controlling costs while ensuring high-quality representation in specialized areas of law,
Legal Counsel TERAPIA S.A.
01.2009 - 05.2011
- Conducted internal investigations into alleged misconduct or violations of company policies, ensuring appropriate corrective action was taken when necessary
- Supported the development of corporate governance policies and best practices, contributing to a strong culture of ethical conduct and accountability
- Managing Trademarks portfolios of company
- Conducted internal investigations into alleged misconduct or violations of company policies, ensuring appropriate corrective action was taken when necessary
- Achieved favorable outcomes in cases by conducting thorough research and preparing persuasive legal arguments
Legal Counsel ACE (Automobile Componente Electrice) SRL
01.2004 - 12.2005
- Managing company's agreements, such as drafting, vetting and negotiate agreements,
- Evaluated proposed business initiatives for potential claims concerns,
- Ensuring legal compliance, implementing legal changes in agreements and Policies,
- Secretarial activity for Board and Shareholders meetings.
Education
Bachelor of Law - Law
Dimitrie Cantemir Faculty of Law
10.1997 - 05.2003
IP Counsel -
OSIM
Bucharest, Romania 09.2010 - 04.2011
DPO (Personal Data Protection Responsible) -
IC Consulting SRL
03.2019 - 05.2019
Skills
Attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Intellectual Property Law
Corporate and business legal issues
Case Management
Case analysis
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of team
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 03/18/80
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Romanian
Certification
DPO Certification
Timeline
DPO (Personal Data Protection Responsible) -
IC Consulting SRL
03.2019 - 05.2019
DPO & Legal Counsel
Terapia S.A
01.2015 - Current
Legal Counsel ADR Nord-West Agency
01.2013 - 12.2014
Legal Counsel NAPOMAR SA
01.2011 - 09.2013
IP Counsel -
OSIM
09.2010 - 04.2011
Legal Counsel TERAPIA S.A.
01.2009 - 05.2011
Legal Counsel NERVIA SRL
01.2006 - 06.2011
Legal Counsel ACE (Automobile Componente Electrice) SRL
01.2004 - 12.2005
Bachelor of Law - Law
Dimitrie Cantemir Faculty of Law
10.1997 - 05.2003