Sanofi Ventures
Rakesh Kakkar, Ph.D., is a seasoned professional in the biopharmaceutical industry with over two decades of experience in vaccine and biologics manufacturing. Currently serving as Vice President of Vaccines Industrial Operations at Sanofi, Rakesh Kakkar oversees manufacturing and site operations across multiple facilities in the United States. Prior to Sanofi, significant roles included Vice President at Pfizer, where responsibilities encompassed vaccine manufacturing operations and technical services in various global markets. Rakesh Kakkar's academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Biochemistry and multiple degrees in Biology and Clinical Pathology, complemented by post-doctoral research. Throughout the career, Rakesh Kakkar has demonstrated expertise in compliance with cGMP, drug substance manufacturing, and quality systems across various organizations.
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Sanofi Ventures
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Sanofi Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Sanofi. They have the ability to seed and to lead financings in early-stage companies with innovative ideas and transformative new products and technologies that are of strategic interest to Sanofi. Among these areas are rare diseases, oncology, immunology and inflammation, vaccines, potential cures in other core areas of Sanofi’s business footprint, and digital health solutions.