Eric Deshaies

Eric Deshaies is a seasoned professional in the field of operational excellence and quality control, currently serving as the Global Operational Excellence Director at the European Research Biology Center since January 2022. With extensive experience at Sanofi Pasteur from 2005 to 2021, Eric Deshaies held various leadership roles, including Global Project Leader for the Quality Control Center of Excellence, where Eric implemented harmonization and efficiency projects across 12 sites. Key achievements include developing a Vaccine QC Lab automation roadmap, leading a significant reduction in cycle times, and improving productivity and reliability in laboratory operations. Eric Deshaies also has a background in directing development and quality control labs at Synbiotics Corporation and has completed an Executive MBA at emlyon business school, further strengthening a strong educational foundation in biochemistry and biotechnology from INSA Lyon.