1975, BA in Political Science, Pennsylvania State University; 1978, Pennsylvania State Bar and US District Court for Eastern District of Pennsylvania; 2002, US Supreme Court. 1978-92, with Drinker Biddle & Reath. With Merck & Co.: 1992-94, Vice-President, General Counsel and Secretary, Astra Merck; 1994-96, Vice-President, Public Affairs; 1997-98, Vice-President, Public Affairs and Assistant General Counsel; 1999, Vice-President and Deputy General Counsel; 1999-2006, Senior Vice-President and General Counsel; 2006, Executive Vice-President and General Counsel; 2007, Executive Vice-President and President, Global Human Health; since 2010, President.