Francois Sautel

Francois Sautel has extensive experience in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, currently serving as the Acheteur R&D et Prestations Intellectuelles and Open Innovation Project Leader at Pierre Fabre Group since 2006, where responsibilities include leading Open Innovation programs and scouting for external innovation. Previously, Sautel held the position of Head of the Natural Substances Chemistry Department at Pierre Fabre, focusing on the identification and valorization of natural substances. Additional experience includes serving as Scientific Coordinator for public/private partnerships and heading Bioanalysis and Preclinical DMPK at Pierre Fabre from 1996 to 2005, along with earlier work as a Project Leader and Research Engineer at Inserm. Francois Sautel holds an Engineer's degree in Biochemistry from INSA Lyon and a Master's degree in Biology and Biochemistry from Université Côte d'Azur.