Science Fiction to Science Fact: A Conversation with Sanofi CEO Paul Hudson

This is a podcast episode titled, Science Fiction to Science Fact: A Conversation with Sanofi CEO Paul Hudson. The summary for this episode is: <p>Today’s healthcare industry has gone from science fiction to science fact in a very short period of time. Gene editing, artificial intelligence (AI), and a host of medical innovations are helping researchers discover new life-changing solutions to target previously incurable diseases like sickle cell anemia, muscular dystrophy, and more.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>On today’s Redefiners episode, Clarke Murphy and Emma Combe talk with Paul Hudson, CEO of Sanofi, about how he’s transforming the practice of medicine in a highly competitive industry through new technologies and breakthrough science. Beyond drug discovery, Paul discusses how he’s embracing innovation and AI across his organization to drive efficiency and new thinking, as well as finding ways to make healthcare more equitable for those who need it around the world. He talks about how he balances financial risk and return on investment inherent in the pharmaceutical industry. He shares his approach to talent management, dynamic resource allocation, and how the explosion of digital technologies have upended the traditional path to the C-suite. Paul also talks about the impact of business on society, including Sanofi’s sponsorship of the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>We’ll also hear from <a href="https://www.russellreynolds.com/en/people/consultant-directory/danny-ryan" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Danny Ryan</a>, an Executive Director in our London office, who will discuss <a href="https://www.russellreynolds.com/en/insights/articles/high-growth-biopharma-organizations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">how organizations can not only weather today’s volatile biopharma market but thrive in it</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like these Redefiners episodes:&nbsp;</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.russellreynolds.com/en/insights/podcasts/risk-taking-and-dealmaking-with-global-medtech-leader-kevin-lobo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Risk-taking and Dealmaking with Global MedTech Leader, Kevin Lobo</a>&nbsp;</li><li><a href="https://www.russellreynolds.com/en/insights/podcasts/front-row-seat-to-the-digital-revolution-with-microsoft-vice-chair-and-president-brad-smith-part-2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">A Front Row Seat to the AI Revolution with Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith – Part 2</a>&nbsp;</li><li><a href="https://www.russellreynolds.com/en/insights/podcasts/leadership-lounge-how-can-leaders-succeed-in-a-gen-ai-driven-world" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Leadership Lounge | Ep. 6 – How can leaders succeed in a Gen-AI-driven world?</a>&nbsp;</li><li><a href="https://www.russellreynolds.com/en/insights/podcasts/how-the-barely-possible-can-overcome-the-barely-solvable" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How the Barely Possible Can Overcome the Barely Solvable with First Mode’s Chris Voorhees</a>&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p>