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Pharma giant Roche 'tried to protect themselves before patients', ex safety manager claims

Summary

A former Roche drug safety manager, Dr Bruno Seigle‑Murandi, testified that Roche Products Ireland Ltd tried to protect itself before patients and that he was "the snitch to be managed out." He alleged that Roche issued marketing brochures that mimicked regulated risk documents but omitted adverse reaction details, and that he was threatened by the general manager, Pierre‑Alain Delley, during an alignment meeting. Seigle‑Murandi claimed colleagues altered documents and spreadsheets without his knowledge, and that he was penalised with bonus reductions and a performance improvement plan after making protected disclosures. Roche's barrister, Mark Connaughton, dismissed the allegations as "ridiculous," asserting the company was fully transparent with the HPRA and that the recall decision was ultimately a regulatory matter. The Workplace Relations Commission closed the hearing after six days of evidence, with a decision to be issued later.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Pharma giant Roche 'tried to protect themselves before patients', ex safety manager claims. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial

When:

• 18 July Other
• May 2019 Other
• Friday 24 May Other
• May 24th Other
• October 2020 Other
• 2023-05-26 Publication

Why: "I never used any pressure point because he was part of the team. CNI source report

Topics

Drugs Stage Charge Or Pretrial

Read the original CNI report