Ingrid Volovat
Paris
Summary
Senior Legal Counsel supporting diverse business units and partnering functions in a complex, matrixed environment, fostering effective cross-functional collaboration. I provide pragmatic, risk-balanced legal guidance that enables compliant innovation, strengthens governance, and advances strategic and operational priorities. Actively engaged in initiatives focused on leadership development, wellbeing, and solutions-driven transformation.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Legal Counsel
Pfizer
Paris
01.2023 - Current
- Lead Legal support for Rare Disease portfolio, Vyndaqel LoE, Internal Medicine & Hospital BU (Commercial & Medical), Procurement, Pharmaceutical, Regulatory Affairs & Safety.
- Strategic counsel & negotiator of a wide range of complex agreements, product litigation management, HCP/HCO governance, digital health projects, data protection, and compliance alignment.
- Legal training & self-service tools development for business clients.
Legal Counsel
Pfizer
Paris
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Lead Legal support for Rare Disease & Internal Medicine business units (Commercial & Medical), Procurement, Pharmaceutical, Regulatory Affairs & Safety.
- Complex agreements drafting & negotiation (services, sponsorship, medical partnerships, digital service, AI, commercial software licence & SaaS), Patient support programs, Product litigation management.
- Legal training & self-service tools development for business clients; Policy updates and governance improvements support.
Legal Counsel (Secondment)
Pfizer
Paris
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Provided end‑to‑end legal support to multiple Business Units.
- Developed contract templates, simplification tools, and negotiation resources improving operational efficiency and alignment.
Compliance Counsel | Pharmaceutical Affairs, Quality & Compliance
Pfizer
Paris
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Led the Donations & Partnerships Committee, strategic advisor on HCO/HCP agreements, engaged with national stakeholders for dossiers review & approval, Transparency & Anti-Kickback Law advisory.
- Delivered compliance trainings for business clients; supported regulatory monitoring and contributed to the evolution of governance frameworks.
Legal Counsel, Trademarks Department
Servier
Paris
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Managed trademark portfolios, conducted rights and risk analysis, negotiated coexistence agreements, and supported litigation before French and European authorities.
Associate Lawyer
Marieta Volovat Law Firm
Iași
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Handled civil, tort, medical liability, labor, and administrative litigation.
- Drafted pleadings, represented clients in court, and provided legal strategy support.
Trainee Lawyer
Marko & Udrea
Bucharest
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Supported business and contract law matters including agreement drafting, legal research, and preparation of legal opinions.
Trainee Lawyer
Gide Loyrette Nouel
Bucharest
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Supported business and labor law teams through contract review, regulatory analysis, FR/EN legal translations, and case preparation.
Trainee Lawyer
Marieta Volovat Law Firm
Iași
01.2012 - 12.2012
- Worked on civil litigation files, drafted procedural documents, conducted legal research, and supported hearing preparation.
Education
Certificate - Organizational Leadership Program
Harvard Business Publishing Corporate Learning
01-2025
LL.M - Health Products Law
Paris V Descartes University
Paris, France01-2016
LL.M - International & European Business Law
Paris I Panthéon‑Sorbonne University
Paris, France01-2013
Licence - EU‑Qualified Lawyer (Romania)
Bar Exam
01-2013
LL.B, Bachelor of Laws -
Alexandru Ioan Cuza University
RomaniaSkills
- Healthcare law
- Contract negotiation
- Health Products & commercial litigation
- Compliance & Governance
- Cross‑Functional strategic advisory
- Data Protection
- Training & Stakeholder Engagement
- Legal research
- Risk management
- Copyright law
- Antitrust law
- Cross-border transactions
- Expert negotiator
Hobbies and Interests
- Art, architecture and design as sources of creative inspiration
- Psychology, human behavior, growth & leadership development
- Sport and wellbeing practices
Languages
- French
- English
- Romanian
Timeline
Senior Legal Counsel
Pfizer
01.2023 - Current
Legal Counsel
Pfizer
01.2021 - 01.2023
Legal Counsel (Secondment)
Pfizer
01.2019 - 01.2021
Compliance Counsel | Pharmaceutical Affairs, Quality & Compliance
Pfizer
01.2016 - 01.2019
Legal Counsel, Trademarks Department
Servier
01.2015 - 01.2016
Associate Lawyer
Marieta Volovat Law Firm
01.2013 - 01.2015
Trainee Lawyer
Marko & Udrea
01.2013 - 12.2013
Trainee Lawyer
Gide Loyrette Nouel
01.2012 - 01.2013
Trainee Lawyer
Marieta Volovat Law Firm
01.2012 - 12.2012
Certificate - Organizational Leadership Program
Harvard Business Publishing Corporate Learning
LL.M - Health Products Law
Paris V Descartes University
LL.M - International & European Business Law
Paris I Panthéon‑Sorbonne University
Licence - EU‑Qualified Lawyer (Romania)
Bar Exam
LL.B, Bachelor of Laws -
Alexandru Ioan Cuza University