Deborah Szafir

Deborah Szafir is an experienced executive in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors, currently serving as EVP, Medical & Patient/Consumer Director at Pierre Fabre Group since 2012. In this role, Deborah oversees the medical strategy, represents the company before health authorities, and enhances patient care by promoting innovative treatment options combined with natural products. Previously, Deborah held various leadership positions at Roche for 16 years, including Head of EU Regulatory Liaison and Head of Safety Risk Management Strategy, where Deborah contributed to significant projects in pharmacovigilance and communication. Deborah's career also includes roles at Rhone-Poulenc Rorer and Guerbet, demonstrating a strong background in drug safety and regulatory affairs. Educational qualifications include advanced management programs from INSEAD and HEC Paris, along with a Doctor of Medicine degree from Université Paris-Est Créteil.