Alexandre Villard

Alexandre Villard is an experienced professional in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, currently serving as the General Medicines Business Development Director at Sanofi since October 2016, where responsibilities include partner identification and deal structuring for development program divestments. Previously, Villard held roles such as Director of Out-Licensing and Biotechnology Project Manager at Sanofi Partnering, focusing on external partnerships for API manufacturing. Additionally, Villard is a co-founder and non-executive director of VILEM SAS, an eco-friendly company producing high-quality fruit wine from discarded fruits. Villard's earlier experience includes positions as a junior consultant and research assistant, as well as internships across various laboratories, complemented by solid academic credentials in chemistry, materials science, and entrepreneurship from esteemed institutions including emlyon business school and EPFL.