Paul Reacher
About Paul Reacher
Paul Reacher is the Region Counsel for EMEA & Latin America at Teleflex, with extensive experience in legal roles within the pharmaceutical industry, including positions at Kite Pharma, Gilead Sciences, and Wyeth.
Title at Teleflex
Paul Reacher is currently serving as the Region Counsel EMEA & Latin America at Teleflex, based in Wayne, Pennsylvania, United States. In this role, he oversees legal matters and compliance for the EMEA and Latin America regions, providing legal guidance on business initiatives and product development.
Experience at Kite Pharma
Paul Reacher served as the Interim Head of Legal ACE (Australia, Canada, Europe) at Kite Pharma, a Gilead company, from 2020 to 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Prior to this, he was the Executive Director Legal, head of U.S. Commercial/Business Conduct at Kite Pharma from 2018 to 2020 in Santa Monica, California. During his tenure, he played a crucial role in navigating complex legal challenges associated with high-profile vaccines and gene therapy products.
Previous Role at Gilead Sciences
Paul Reacher worked as the Executive Director EMEA Legal, Regional Counsel at Gilead Sciences from 2012 to 2018 in London, England. He successfully led the legal integration of multiple acquisitions and mergers in the pharmaceutical sector and frequently collaborated with cross-functional teams to provide legal guidance.
Long Tenure at Wyeth
From 1984 to 2010, Paul Reacher held several key legal positions at Wyeth Pharmaceuticals. His roles included Vice President & Chief Counsel EMEA/Canada, Chief Counsel EMEA, Legal Director & Company Secretary for the UK & Ireland, and Company Secretary for Wyeth UK & Ireland. He was instrumental in developing comprehensive compliance programs and handling high-stakes litigation and arbitration cases.
Educational Background
Paul Reacher studied Law at the University of Cambridge, earning an MA. He later obtained a Graduate Certificate in Pharma/Medical Device Law & Compliance from Seton Hall University School of Law and completed the Law Society's Final Examinations to become a Solicitor in England and Wales at The College of Law.
Key Skills and Initiatives
Paul Reacher has extensive experience in developing and implementing compliance programs, significantly reducing regulatory risks across multiple regions. He regularly conducts training sessions on compliance and regulatory matters and is actively involved in mentoring junior lawyers. He has also played key roles in legal integrations during mergers and acquisitions and the launch of several high-profile vaccines and gene therapy products.