Lorenzo Fanti
About Lorenzo Fanti
Lorenzo Fanti serves as the Vice President Legal & Chief Compliance Officer at ONWARD Medical, where he has established the legal function since 2023. He has extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly with Novartis, and holds law degrees from Dublin Business School and BPP Law School Manchester.
Current Role at ONWARD
Lorenzo Fanti serves as the Vice President Legal & Chief Compliance Officer at ONWARD Medical since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for establishing and overseeing the legal function of the company, having been the first legal hire. His position is based in Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland, where he focuses on ensuring compliance and managing legal risks associated with the company's operations.
Professional Background at Novartis
Lorenzo Fanti has extensive experience at Novartis, where he held multiple positions over several years. He served as Global Litigation & IP Process Manager from 2012 to 2015, followed by roles as Legal Counsel from 2017 to 2020, and Director, Global Legal Ophthalmology from 2020 to 2022. He also acted as WW Head Legal Ophthalmology, ad interim, from 2022 to 2023. His tenure at Novartis provided him with a solid foundation in legal matters within the pharmaceutical industry.
Education and Legal Qualifications
Lorenzo Fanti studied at the European School of Munich, where he completed his European Bachelor from 1993 to 2006. He then pursued a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) at Dublin Business School from 2006 to 2009. Additionally, he obtained his Legal Practice Course (LPC) from BPP Law School Manchester in 2010. Lorenzo is admitted to practice law in both England & Wales and New York, USA.
Experience in Legal and Compliance
Lorenzo Fanti possesses dynamic knowledge in pharmaceuticals and medical devices, particularly in product development and commercialization. He has significant experience in business development and licensing, as well as transactional activities, including alliances and divestments. His expertise extends to handling complex corporate legal matters, such as corporate funding, investor relations, and shareholder relations.
Early Career and Internships
Lorenzo Fanti began his career with various internships and roles that contributed to his legal expertise. He worked as a Trainee at Allen & Overy in 2015 and completed an internship at the European Patent Office in 2010. Additionally, he served as a Trademarks Paralegal at Sandoz from 2010 to 2012. These early experiences laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in the legal field.