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Former Senior Business Process Analyst, Global Compliance at Boston Scientific

Life Science Partner recruited Jim Schneider, JD to become Manager of Compliance for American Medical Systems, a subsidiary of Endo Health Solutions.

In his new role at AMS, Schneider will have strong business and sales facing responsibilities including training, investigations and the development of new policies across various sales organizations.

Schneider joins AMS after serving as the Senior Business Analyst for the Global Compliance department at Boston Scientific where he was a key member of the team that implemented the first annual CIA Arrangements Audit.

“Smart, engaging, and incredibly resourceful, Schneider has the capability to get the job done under complex circumstances,” states Thomas Callaway, MD, President of Life Science Partner. “He is an excellent communicator and a ‘lead-by-example’ type of manager.”

Schneider earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Bemidji State University and his Master of Art in Administration and Business Management from Hamline University. He received his Juris Doctor from the William Mitchell College of Law.

Former Vice President, Compliance and Integrity Programs for NSF Health Sciences

Life Science Partner recruited Frank Rivas, JD to become Compliance Officer for American Medical Systems, a subsidiary of Endo Health Solutions. 

Rivas was previously the Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer of Spectranetics Corporation, an interventional cardiology medical device company under a Corporate Integrity Agreement with the Office of Inspector General of the Health and Human Services.

Most recently Rivas was the Vice President, Compliance and Integrity Programs for NSF Health Sciences, a consulting firm in the field of compliance and corporate integrity.

“Rivas has the leadership background of building a team under the pressure of a DOJ investigation and a CIA,” states Tom Callaway, MD, President of Life Science Partner.  “Rivas has the concise communication skills and gravitas that can only come with experience.”

Rivas earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Science from the United States Merchant Marine Academy and he received his JD from Washburn University in Topeka.