Benjamin Harrower Esq.

646 Bedford St. * Whitman MA 02382 * 781.447.2373* bhbe910c@westpost.net

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Collaborative attorney focused on building sound business re

lationships that allow clinical and scientific efforts to proceed within a stron
g compliance and regulatory framework seeks a counsel position in a corporation
with a fast-paced but collegial working environment that utilizes his business e
xpertise, legal acumen and communication skills.
Associate Counsel January 2010 - Present
Contracts Associate (Attorney) April 2006 - December 2009
Harvard Clinical Research Institute Boston, Massachusetts
My duties generally include providing sound business judgment and legal counsel
to executive and senior management on various issues. Through my collaborative
work style, greater working relationships have been fostered within HCRI (i.e. I
T, QA, PM, HR, Marketing, Finance, Site Management, and Clinical Safety) which h
ave resulted in a more productive work environment where legal has become an int
egral part of each team. My experience as a lab scientist before becoming a law
yer has helped me understand the nuances of clinical research and the scientific
process. Other responsibilities and highlights include:
o Reduced a 4 year backlog of contracts to allow real time response to contract
and general legal issues.
o Advise and collaborate with Executive staff to address corporate and clinical
issues as they arise.
o Draft and submit regulatory agency responses.
o Regulatory and contracting experience in USA, EU, UK, Australia, and New Zeala
nd.
o Other areas of Regulatory experience include HITECH Act, HIPAA, Anti kickback,
Medicare compensation, labeling and distribution (US & EU), and EU MEDDEV guide
lines.
o Implement policies and practices which ensure proper compliance with regulator
y and institutional guidelines.
o Draft and negotiate contracts for all corporate needs, including but not limit
ed to, staffing, consultants, vendors, and IT hardware and software.
o Consult with and manage outside counsel.
o Review and approve marketing materials.
o Invited to speak at numerous contracting conferences.
o Negotiated, reviewed and provided counsel on HCRI's office lease.
Contracts Associate (Contractor) Cambridge, Massachusetts
Genzyme Corp. April 2005 - December 2005
Hired as a 3 month contractor to negotiate clinical site contracts for a high vo
lume (150+ sites) project, and then was kept on staff to assist and learn from S
enior Counsel in different divisions of the Corporation.
o Supported the field marketing team by reviewing sales and lease agreements.
Contracts Manager (Contractor) Rockland, Massachusetts
Serono Inc. October 2004 - January 2005
o Hired as a law school graduate to review and interpret contracts for their tra
nsition team.
Attorney (under SJC Rule 3.03) Boston, Massachusetts
Massachusetts Office of Attorney General Trial Division January 2004 - May 20
04
As an intern, the OAG litigation team sought my scientific knowledge and experie
nce to address a novel and complex lawsuit based in science and regulation. The
litigation team drew from my knowledge, creative thinking, and argument formula
tion to eventually prevail in this $360+ million litigation. Highlights include
:
o The Commonwealth of Massachusetts was the first state to prevail against this
novel collection of claims.
o Earned the CALI award as the highest rated intern in the OAG clinical program.
Criminal Prosecutor (under SJC Rule 3.03) Dedham, Massachusetts
Norfolk County District Attorney September 2003 - December 2003
o Presented indictments, bail argument, and plea agreements to the court.
o Served as the lead counsel on an OUI 2nd offense case which could have resulte
d in jail time for the Defendant.
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Scientific Experience
Regulatory Affairs Associate (Contractor) Woburn, Massachusetts
Anika Therapeutics June 2001 - August 2001
o Drafted documents to FDA and various national embassies to support import and
export licensing of Class III medical devices.
o Responsible for ensuring compliance with Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetics Act
of 1997.
Research Associate (Histology and Immunology) Framingham, Massachusetts
Genzyme Corp. August 2000 - June 2001
o Created new process of logging patient samples and initiated computer based sa
mple tracking system.
o Created sample archive and computer-based sample labeling system protocols.
o Tested patient samples to support Clinical Immunology department, including pa
tient immune responses, radio-immuno precipitation using I-125.
Research Microbiologist Bedford, Massachusetts
Millipore Corp. November 1998 - November 1999
o Designed, refined, and tested aerosolized particle retention devices.
o Planned and executed experiments consisting of assaying, plating, incubating,
quantifying results to formulate data into reports.
Education
New England School of Law Boston, Massachusetts
Juris Doctor May 2004
Activities: President, Intellectual Property Association (September 2003 - May
2004)
Honors: Deans List (Spring, 2003, Fall 2003 and Spring 2004)
University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth Dartmouth, Massachusetts
Bachelors of Science, Biology June 1998
Bar Admissions, Certifications and Awards
o Admitted to Practice Law in Massachusetts, License # 667262
o Sole Proprietor of Harrower Real Estate, and Benjamin Harrower, Attorney at La
w
o Licensed Real Estate Broker
o Employee of the month at HCRI, February 2010