SANOFI
“ More than ever , the level of uncertainty we have in the worldwide clinical supply chain is just incredible ”
ARNAUD DOURLENS HEAD OF CLINICAL SUPPLY CHAIN OPERATIONS , SANOFI
“ It ’ s quite a strategic site here ,” says Dourlens . “ I led the team on the road of site improvement and transformation to be fit for the future .”
Dourlens joined Sanofi because he was passionate about the pharmaceutical field and had experience in demanding , highadded-value environments .
“ I was proud to have worked in the luxury sector , making it possible for people to be even more beautiful than they are , thanks to makeup and cosmetics ,” says Dourlens . “ But being a part of a journey where you are allowing patients to access treatment , to change the life of some people on a daily basis and improve their wellbeing may be a bit less trendy , but it ’ s so important .”
Dourlens joined the pharma ’ s Clinical Supply Chain Operations in Montpellier in 2020 , during the COVID-19 pandemic , in this period of chaos , it was up to Dourlens to ensure the business continuity .
“ That was not easy ,” says Dourlens . “ As Global Head of Clinical Supply Chain , I ' m heading the world supply chain of Sanofi ’ s clinical development – overseeing more than 300 clinical studies , making sure that we are delivering their investigational
62 February 2023