Elizabeth Whalley Buono RN, MBA, JD

Liz brings a deep understanding of current healthcare market complexities and over 25 years of life science experience. She has extensive experience in legal, regulatory, operational and executive roles in drug, device, tobacco, clinical research and healthcare packaging companies. After careers in clinical nursing and big pharma, Liz obtained a JD in Health Law and Economics and began her legal career practicing Food & Drug, Fraud & Abuse, Insurance and Privacy law.
Transitioning in-house to Altria Client Services, Liz managed the legal, regulatory and ethics considerations associated with tobacco harm reduction clinical research and new product development. At WestRock, Liz focused her business and legal acumen into a dual law and executive role with jurisdiction over global healthcare regulatory and legal support for the company’s healthcare innovation work.