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Pharma Philippe Luscan reveals how Sanofi contributes almost USD 6.35 billion net to the French economy; how their five new global business units will drive future growth, and why they are now accelerating their investment in biologics. As the national champion in the healthcare sector, what is the importance of Sanofi…

Pharma Christian Deleuze reveals the impact of the acquisition by Sanofi in 2011; explains the profitability and global reach of the bio manufacturing facility in Lyon; and tells us that the current system does not capture the benefits that the next generation of gene therapy products deliver over time, transforming chronic diseases into…

Pharma Novasep is the largest contract manufacturer for the pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals industries in France. Michel Spagnol, the company’s chairman and CEO, highlights recent reorganization and “back to basics” strategy based on organic growth improving the product mix and underscoring new investments. What is your perspective regarding the state of…

Pharma Lyon provides companies with a flamboyant and collaborative environment to develop. Bruno Masurel, Head of the International Division of the local Chamber of Commerce talks about the advantages the region offers and the services the institution has to help companies go international. Could you please explain the reasons behind the…

Pharma Erin Gainer, the CEO of HRA Pharma, reveals how the company has significantly grown its business in the fields of women’s health and endocrinology over the past decade to become a leading European pharmaceutical company with a global product presence and local operations in 11 European countries. She goes on…

Pharma Pascal Brossard, the Managing Director of Zambon France and President of Afipa (Association for the French self-medication medicines industry), reveals why he is confident that the self-medication market in France will witness substantial growth in the years ahead; and how as a family-run Italian company Zambon has a long-term vision,…

Pharma The president of Daiichi Sankyo France discusses the affiliate’s positioning and future strategy, the challenges for an international pharmaceutical company in France but also why the many strengths of France more than make up for these challenges, and finally, the unique aspects of Daiichi Sankyo’s corporate culture and core values.…

Pharma The CEO of Onxeo, recently formed through the merger of the French BioAlliance Pharma and the Danish Topotarget, discusses its strategic turning decision to focus on orphan oncology, its promising pipeline of innovative products, her “positively opportunistic” attitude towards partnerships and international expansion, and the company’s overall strategy for differentiating…

Pharma Patrick Choay discusses his first foray into the pharmaceutical business world, talks about the highlights of his long and interesting career, his balanced partnership strategy for the Choay Group and the importance of cultivating a business environment conducive to entrepreneurship. What led you to launch your own group, Patrick Choay…

Pharma Marc-Antoine Lucchini, the president-general manager of Sanofi France, talks about their unprecedented number of new molecules and innovations soon to be launched. He also explains the need to focus on the long-term impact of pricing and why the way Sanofi performs in France acts as a model for other affiliates across…

Pharma Aurélien Chaufour reveals how Anjac Health and Beauty has developed with a focus on innovation and industrial know-how since its creation in 2008 and how he today has four companies that are experts in the fields of health, hygiene and beauty. Chaufour also reveals why there is long-term future for…

Pharma The CEO of Medicen Paris Region, the biopharma cluster for the Paris region, discusses her vision to develop a world-class cluster and act as a catalyst for innovation; her international partnership strategy and how her diverse background in engineering, medicine and a variety of companies has equipped her to lead…