Robert Shapiro

Background

About Robert Shapiro

I bring an invaluable combination of strategic business leadership and corporate/commercial legal counsel to help global organizations grow their revenues, protect their assets and IP, and achieve the most aggressive objectives. AS A STRATEGIC LEADER & GROWTH ARCHITECT: • Strategized the growth of a global pharmaceutical portfolio • Experienced across virtually all facets of the business – strategy, commercial sales, portfolio management, product mix, manufacturing, quality, governance, budgeting/forecasting, etc. • 2X recipient of the Global Apotex Award for exceptional performance AS A SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL & IP-PATENT LAWYER: • Managed enterprise legal matters for one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical giants, Apotex • Mitigated risk and managed IP and antitrust cases in Canada, US, Europe and Australia • Experience across commercial litigation, IP, antitrust, licensing, compliance, employment law, enterprise risk management, M&A, etc. I have re-strategized and transformed operations to be leaner and efficient, and is able to provide a deeper insight into the business that addresses BOTH commercial and legal implications. As a leader of people, I am known for building harmonious teams, maximizing individual performance, and creating working cultures that are fun to work in and achieve great things. I am also an outstanding speaker, negotiator and bridge builder. When not driving business results, I am committed to helping within the community, where I was a fundraising leader with the Humber River Hospital Foundation, raced a half-marathons/triathlons and annually participate in the Ride to Conquer Cancer supporting the Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation. CONTACT ME: Rshapiro79@hotmail.com