Sofiane Achir Durand

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ABOUT SOFIANE ACHIR DURAND

Trilingual Professional with a Master’s degree in Business Management and a major in Strategic Marketing. Currently part of the Health Policy and Management- Science Po Paris Executive Master (Cohort 2026). Based in Paris, French Nationality, with 15 + years experience in the Biopharmaceutical industry in several major global markets. Expert in designing, developing, and executing sophisticated Patient Support Programs and Patient Advocacy Strategies, across portfolios for high specialty therapeutic areas, mainly from 5 Top companies (TAKEDA, SHIRE - now part of TAKEDA, PFIZER, SANOFI GENZYME and UCB). My commitment, strategic thinking, comprehensive leadership skills and perseverance have allowed to actively contribute to my organization’s performance and positioning. I have strong hands-on experience driving teams and shaping patient priorities & patient services structures in/ and above country. I am proficient with Stakeholder management, Product & Services Launch Excellence, Project Management, Cross-functional collaboration in a Matrix environment, Third Parties full contracting and management, Event planning, Talent development, Digital Innovation (CRM/ data, Platforms, Web, Social), Call Center Operations and Marketing activities (Plan & Op), in the public (Reimbursement) and Private (Out of Pocket) markets.I work in full Compliance with the Industry’s code of Ethics, norms, and regulations. My international profile having lived and worked in the UK, France, Spain, Mexico, and the USA, enables a successful management of multicultural projects, networking, and productive collaborations. SUMMARY- Cross functional collaboration in Matrix environment- International mindset- Px Services Launch Excellence Expert- Strategy & Execution- Project Management- Budget Management - People & Talent Management (+20)- “Intra-preneur” mindset- Patient centric and Customer oriented