Henry Hadad
About Henry Hadad
Henry Hadad is the Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at Bristol-Myers Squibb, with over 30 years of experience in the legal field, particularly in intellectual property.
Current Position at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Henry Hadad currently serves as Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at Bristol-Myers Squibb, located in Princeton, New Jersey. He joined the company in April 2011 and has since been playing a significant role in overseeing the legal strategies and managing the company's extensive intellectual property portfolio. His role focuses on providing legal guidance, ensuring compliance, and protecting the company's business interests.
Previous Roles at Major Pharmaceutical Companies
Henry Hadad has held notable senior legal positions in several prominent pharmaceutical companies. He served as Associate Patent Counsel at Johnson & Johnson from 2009 to 2011. Before that, he was the Vice President & Associate General Counsel for Intellectual Property at Schering-Plough, a position he held for ten years from 1999 to 2009. These roles have endowed him with substantial experience in handling complex legal and intellectual property matters within the pharmaceutical industry.
Early Career in Law
Prior to his roles in major pharmaceutical companies, Henry Hadad worked as an attorney at Kenyon and Kenyon from 1994 to 1999 and at Sughrue Mion PLLC from 1991 to 1994. These early positions helped him build a robust foundation in intellectual property law, providing him with the necessary legal acumen and understanding of patent law that would be pivotal throughout his career.
Educational Background in Law and Biology
Henry Hadad earned a Juris Doctor (JD) from American University Washington College of Law, where he studied from 1988 to 1991. Prior to his legal education, he completed a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biology at Haverford College, studying there from 1984 to 1988. His dual background in both biology and law uniquely positions him to navigate the complexities of intellectual property in the life sciences sector.
Over 30 Years of Legal Experience
Henry Hadad brings over 30 years of legal experience, particularly in the field of intellectual property. His extensive career includes managing intellectual property portfolios, developing legal strategies, and providing senior-level legal counsel in the pharmaceutical industry. His comprehensive expertise combines both scientific knowledge and legal proficiency, making him well-suited to address the challenges faced by large corporations in managing and protecting their intellectual assets.