Press Release: Sanofi appoints Paulo Fontoura as Global Head of R&D

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Sanofi has appointed Paulo Fontoura as Executive Vice President and Global Head of Research & Development Pharma, effective September 1, 2026. He will join the Executive Committee in Paris and report directly to the CEO. The role gives him responsibility for Sanofi’s research, clinical development, regulatory affairs, and broader innovation engine. The move follows the departure of Houman Ashrafian and signals continued R&D transformation at Sanofi. Fontoura arrives with deep leadership experience from Xaira Therapeutics and Roche, where he led large clinical development organizations.

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