VINICIUS EBOLI
Warsaw
Summary
Accomplished leader in pharmaceutical law, ethics, compliance, and quality with over 18 years of experience navigating complex regulatory landscapes across Europe, LATAM, and Asia. As a Legal Director and Compliance Officer at Novo Nordisk, demonstrated expertise in shaping regional compliance strategies and risk management through successful leadership of multi-jurisdictional teams supporting commercial operations, including obesity product launches and healthcare professional interactions. Proven track record of delivering strategic advice to executive leadership while conducting internal audits and investigations has fostered an ethical culture that drives business growth with unwavering integrity. Holding a law degree and an MBA, along with multilingual proficiency in English, enhances effective communication in diverse environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Legal, Ethics, Compliance & Quality – Europe East (General Counsel/Compliance Officer)
Novo Nordisk A/S
Warsaw, Poland
05.2022 - Current
- Shaped/developed regional Legal Affairs, BE Compliance, and Quality Assurance strategies for 22 Eastern European countries, aligning with global pharmaceutical regulation and Novo Nordisk standards—advising EUCAN-aligned Leadership Team.
- Led multi-country team of 4 senior direct reports + functional oversight of 16 lawyers across Europe in matrixed organization, driving compliance culture.
- Oversaw commercial/medical operations incl. obesity programs, HCP interactions, grants/sponsorships, partnering Marketing/Medical stakeholders.
- Led risk management via risk assessments, internal audits, monitoring, investigations region-wide.
- Enabled expansion via new affiliates (Estonia/Latvia/North Macedonia/Kosovo), supporting business development.
- Provided strategic legal/compliance advice on obesity drug launches in Europe.
Senior International Associate
Leadell Law Offices
Vilnius, Lithuania
02.2020 - 05.2022
- Delivered Legal Affairs counsel on pharma law, healthcare compliance, GDPR, agreements for Roche/Novo Nordisk.
- Advised on European risk management and compliance frameworks for multinationals.
Director of Legal, Compliance & Quality (Board Member/General Counsel)
Roche
Brazil
08.2016 - 01.2020
- Managed comprehensive BE Compliance program, leading audits/investigations/training and enterprise risk assessments.
- Oversaw commercialization/partnerships, negotiating distribution agreements (Sysmex USD 75M) and Diabetes carve-out (USD 250M/250 staff).
- Implemented data protection (LGPD/GDPR-aligned) for digital health, boosting revenue 3%.
Director of Legal & Compliance, LATAM/Iberia (Board Member)
Gartner Inc.
Brazil/Mexico
05.2014 - 08.2016
- Developed/implemented compliance programs, cutting legal costs 33%.
- Oversaw multi-country compliance operations/risk assessments.
Lead Senior Legal Counsel Roles, Latin America/Asia Pacific/Brazil
SAP
Brazil/Singapore
08.2008 - 05.2014
- Negotiated complex commercial agreements; supported acquisitions (Business Objects, Sybase, Ariba).
- Advised on legal strategy, risk, and compliance.
- Earlier pharma Legal Affairs/compliance roles at Siemens and Roche (2000-2008) available upon request.
Education
MBA - Business Management
Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV)
BrazilSpecialization - Economic Business Law
FGV GVLAW
BrazilBachelor of Law (J.D.) - High-Rank Program
Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie
BrazilSkills
- Business Ethics Compliance (BE Compliance) Legal Affairs Quality Assurance Risk Management Pharmaceutical Regulation Matrixed Leadership HCP Interactions Internal Audits/Investigations GDPR/Data Protection Commercial Partnerships Multi-Country Teams Codes of Conduct
LANGUAGES
Portuguese (Native) | English (Fluent) | Italian (Advanced) | Spanish (Advanced)
References
References and detailed portfolio available upon request
Timeline
Director, Legal, Ethics, Compliance & Quality – Europe East (General Counsel/Compliance Officer)
Novo Nordisk A/S
05.2022 - Current
Senior International Associate
Leadell Law Offices
02.2020 - 05.2022
Director of Legal, Compliance & Quality (Board Member/General Counsel)
Roche
08.2016 - 01.2020
Director of Legal & Compliance, LATAM/Iberia (Board Member)
Gartner Inc.
05.2014 - 08.2016
Lead Senior Legal Counsel Roles, Latin America/Asia Pacific/Brazil
SAP
08.2008 - 05.2014
Specialization - Economic Business Law
FGV GVLAW
Bachelor of Law (J.D.) - High-Rank Program
Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie
MBA - Business Management
Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV)