Franck Lepifre

Franck Lepifre is a seasoned medicinal chemist with extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Currently serving as the VP and Head of Chemistry at Evotec since June 2018, Franck previously held positions such as Head of Process R&D at MINAKEM and Co-founder, VP, and Head of Chemistry at Metabrain Research. Notable contributions include leading teams in the design and synthesis of bioactive molecules at Merck Serono, managing contract research for various biotech companies at Dalton Pharma Services, and engaging in innovative drug discovery techniques. Franck's academic background includes a Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Medicinal Chemistry from Université d'Orléans, complemented by an Engineer's Degree in Chemistry.