Raymond Vanderhyden is an Associate in the firm’s Litigation Practice. He focuses his practice on complex disputes and regulatory matters for companies in the health care and life sciences sectors. He represents clients in complex federal and state litigation, government and internal investigations, and regulatory compliance matters.
Prior to joining Mintz, Raymond served as senior counsel at a multinational pharmaceutical manufacturer, where he managed a broad litigation portfolio involving product liability, commercial disputes, trade secret issues, and employment matters. He also led internal investigations and advised commercial and medical affairs teams on regulatory compliance considerations related to the manufacture, distribution, and commercialization of pharmaceutical products.
Previously, Raymond was in‑house counsel for a national health services business supporting pharmacy and virtual health care operations. His work included advising on FDA and FTC promotional regulations, state and federal privacy laws, fraud and abuse statutes, and patient‑safety matters. He also supported the development of technology‑enabled care programs and engaged with state regulators on inquiries related to pharmacy operations.
Raymond also practiced at global law firms, representing health care and life sciences clients in complex individual and class action commercial litigation, white collar investigations and litigation, and government enforcement matters. He has represented clients through all stages of litigation, from pre-litigation investigation through trial, including managing discovery, preparing and deposing witnesses, and drafting dispositive motions in state and federal courts.
Raymond earned his JD from The George Washington University Law School, where he served on the Federal Circuit Bar Journal and the Moot Court Board. He received his BS in Health Systems Management, summa cum laude, from the University of Baltimore.