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Sanofi Appoints Marcia Kayath As Chief Medical Officer

Aug 26, 2025•13 days ago

Position

Chief Medical Officer

Company

Sanofi

Marcia Kayath
ParisPharmaceuticalMedicalBiotechnologyHealth Care

Description

Sanofi has selected Marcia Kayath, M.D., Ph.D., to replace Dietmar Berger as Chief Medical Officer, effective September 2. Kayath joins Sanofi from BioMarin where she served as senior vice president and global head of medical affairs. In her new role, she will oversee medical and patient safety organizations to enhance Sanofi’s pipeline.

Company Information

Company

Sanofi

Location

Paris, Ile De France, France

About

Sanofi is an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company dedicated to improving lives and driving growth. With a deep understanding of the immune system, Sanofi develops innovative medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions worldwide, with a pipeline poised to benefit millions more. Guided by its purpose—chasing the miracles of science to improve people’s lives—Sanofi is committed to advancing progress and delivering a positive impact on global healthcare, the environment, and society.

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