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Shehnaz Shepherd

Shehnaz Shepherd

General Counsel
SRS
Switzerland

Experienced Senior Legal Counsel and Consultant, specialised in Compliance + Investigations, Privacy, AI Governance, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Contracting support and Legal Ops and Digital Transformation. Proven record of building and running governance frameworks that are aligned with business objectives. Supports accelerated and responsible innovation and growth, and known for creating operational resilience.

I bring the rigour of top-tier US and UK law firm practice with experience from in-house leadership roles across highly regulated industries – In-Vitro Medical Devices, MedTech, Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, Diagnostics, Biotechnology, Tobacco, FinTech, and Media.

Recognised for being strategic, practical, and solutions-focused, I am able to translate complex legal issues into clear, actionable guidance. I communicate with clarity, build trust across diverse stakeholder groups, and work confidently with regulators, industry associations, and executive leadership.

Fluent in English and French, and intermediate in Spanish.

The following are areas in which I have specific subject matter expertise and experience:

R&D and Clinical Support
Partner to R&D, Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, and Medical Affairs, aligning clinical development with ethical requirements and global regulatory expectations across pharmaceutical, biotechnology and MedTech products (FDA, EMA, MHRA, PMDA, NMPA). CRA/CTA/IIS contracting..

Privacy
DPO services. Built a complete privacy program (GDPR + international regulations) and scaled it up globally. AI Governance readiness – designing systems mapping, AI risk frameworks, and literacy training with technical and product teams. IAPP CIPM and AIGP certified.

Compliance + Investigations
Regional Compliance Lead. Specialised in FCPA, UKBA, healthcare compliance (HCP/HCO interactions), MedTech Europe and Pharma codes + whistleblowing programs + complex investigations with global reach + 3rd Party CPTK risk management.

Operations
Legal Ops + Digital Transformation + Budget Management. Success in assessing + implementing Legal Tech + AI tools that empower Legal to deliver excellent service to business at reduced cost.

Project and Change Management
Highly skilled at Project Management. Certified in Change Management (Prosci ADKAR). Advanced user of the Danaher Business Systems tools (Kaizen, Problem Solving Processes, KPI dashboards), I bring structure, improved efficiency + quantifiable results to Legal Ops, Privacy + Compliance + KPIs to maintain accountability + work on continuous improvement.

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