Philippe Masson

Philippe Masson has a diverse and extensive work experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Philippe is currently serving as the Chief Scientific Officer at BCI PHARMA. Prior to that, they held a position as a Research Director, Team Leader, and Program Manager in Drug Discovery at an undisclosed company.

From 2012 to 2019, Philippe worked at Inventiva Pharma as the Head of Screening and Compound Management Units, as well as the Program Manager. Philippe'sresponsibilities included the development of biochemical and cellular assays, management of compound libraries, and team management. Philippe also contributed to research programs in oncology and fibrosis.

Before joining Inventiva Pharma, Philippe worked at Lab Fournier (Solvay group then Abbott Group) as the Head of the Global System Biology Department and Program Team member. Philippe'srole involved organizing and managing multiple research units, coordinating research activities, and overseeing a screening unit.

Philippe's earlier experiences include working as the Head of Hit Discovery, Compound Management units, and Program Team Member at Fournier Pharma (Solvay Group), where they set up high-throughput screening units and managed screening operations.

Philippe began their career as a Scientist in the Thrombosis unit at Laboratoires Fournier, where they conducted research in different anti-thrombotics programs and collaborated with academic labs. Philippe also worked as a Postdoc in the Thrombosis Group at Laboratoires Fournier and served as a Teacher at Rouen University and Institute of Technology Caen.

Philippe's early experience includes working as a Technician at the Cancer Hospital of Caen and the University Hospital of Caen, where they were involved in various laboratory roles.

Overall, Philippe Masson's work experience highlights their expertise in drug discovery, screening, team management, and research program coordination.

Philippe Masson completed their education with the following chronological history:

- From 1978 to 1980, they attended the Universitary Institute of Technology in Caen, where they obtained a Technological Associate of Sciences degree in Applied Biology, focusing on Biochemical and Biological Analysis.

- In 1980 and 1981, they studied at the University of Rouen, earning a DEUG B degree in Biology.

- Philippe pursued further education at the University of Rennes from 1981 to 1983, obtaining a Master's Degree in Cellular and Molecular Biology.

- From 1983 to 1984, they attended the University of Paris XI in Chatenay-Malabry, where they earned a Post Graduate Diploma in Structural, Metabolic, and Clinical Biochemistry.

- Lastly, from 1985 to 1988, they studied at the Université de Technologie de Compiègne (UTC), graduating with a PhD in Genie Biologique et Microbiologie.