Santiago Páramo is the Deputy Director of the Code of Practice Surveillance Unit (USD), one of the control bodies of the self-regulation system for the Spanish pharmaceutical industry. As the body responsible for the active monitoring of compliance with the Code, the USD aims to guarantee that the promotion of medicines and the interaction with Healthcare Professionals, Healthcare Organisations and Patient Organisations are conducted respecting the most stringent ethical principles of professionalism and responsibility. Santiago joined the USD in 2004.

Prior to joining the USD, from 1999 to 2004 Santiago was a legal advisor for an international telecommunication holding, providing legal counselling to business-related and corporate departments.    

Santiago holds a bachelor’s degree in law and an undergraduate degree in business administration from Complutense University and San Pablo CEU University respectively.