Brian Foard
At a Glance
Nationality
American
First elected or appointed
January 2024
Education and Business Experience
As the leader of Sanofi’s Specialty Care unit, Brian oversees a wide portfolio of key assets and growth drivers across immunology, neuro inflammatory, rare disease and oncology. Brian and his teams are responsible for the launches of first and best-in-class treatments in these areas and setting the strategy for bringing Sanofi’s next generation of breakthrough science to patients.
Brian joined Sanofi in March 2017 as the global head of Dermatology and Respiratory and held roles of increasing responsibility, including as Head of Global Immunology and then Head of Specialty Care North America and U.S. Country Lead. Brian, who has more 20 years of specialty biopharma experience, began his career with Galderma where he spent more than 10 years in the U.S. before relocating to Paris to lead global marketing and launch readiness. During his time at Galderma, Brian also served in roles including General Manager for Australia & New Zealand and Vice President & General Manager of the global prescription business unit.
Brian received a degree in business from East Carolina University and has completed an executive education course at Wharton.
As we aim to become the world’s leading immunology company, we never lose sight of what matters most: delivering breakthrough medicines to people around the world living with chronic and rare diseases.
Brian Foard
Executive Vice President, Head of Specialty Care
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