Omnicare, a provider of comprehensive pharmaceutical services to patients and providers across North America, has appointed Kathleen McGuan as senior vice president and chief compliance officer. She will report directly to Omnicare's board of directors and Chief Executive Officer, John Figueroa.

McGuan will oversee and lead Omnicare's corporate compliance function. In this role, she will be a key contributor as the company continues to reinforce its commitment on compliance.  

McGuan was formerly Omnicare's interim chief compliance officer. Previously, she served as senior counsel and strategic adviser to the Life Sciences Health Industry Group for global law firm Reed Smith, where she also practiced earlier in her career. Prior to Reed Smith, McGuan was the chief counsel for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and associate general counsel of the Department of Health and Human Services.