Sanofi Grapples With Pandemic, Growing Clinical Trials, Implementing Acquisitions

Sanofi R&D head John Reed says the company has kept 95% of patients on its nearly 400 clinical trials, started 59 studies, and benefited from its in-house drug supply management.

Business as usual has been difficult due to COVID-19, but Sanofi has overcome pandemic roadblocks to keep its close to 400 clinical trials on track and integrate new employees following the closing of two acquisitions, John Reed, executive VP and global head of research and development at Sanofi, noted in a discussion at the Stat Summit 19 November.

Reed said the company was able to keep 95% of patients on study by doing direct shipping of investigational product,...

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