EMD Serono taps Barry as chief compliance officer

EMD Serono, subsidiary of Merck KGaA, has appointed Brian Barry as its chief compliance officer with oversight of the development and execution of EMD Serono’s comprehensive compliance program.
He will also be included as a member of the company's leadership team.
“Brian’s deep understanding of our business and compliance program is critical to achieving the highest level of legal and ethical standards that all of us at EMD Serono hold ourselves accountable for across our business activities,” EMD Serono President Gary Zieziula said. “Brian has demonstrated tremendous leadership and expertise by providing guidance to our cross-functional teams on local and cross-border compliance issues, and has aided in fostering a corporate culture valuing integrity and ethical behavior.”
Barry began working with EMD Serono in January 2011, when he joined the company as the Compliance Counsel. While serving in this position, he was a crucial part of the execution and oversight of comprehensive compliance program.
Before EMD Serono, Barry was an attorney for the law firm of Choate, Hall and Stewart LLP, where his emphasis was government enforcement and major commercial litigation.