Meet the Partnering Team

The Partnering leadership brings together deep scientific, financial, deal-making and alliance management experience and is organized to effectively manage the end-to-end process of working with partners. 

For more information, contact our Business Development Team

You can find the relevant points of contact to ensure smooth communication at every step in the corresponding Areas of Interest pages

Monika Vnuk

Monika Vnuk

Global Head of Partnering and Business Development

Mike Iafolla

Mike Iafolla

Global Head of Alliance Management

Jason Hafler

Jason Hafler

Managing Director of Sanofi Ventures

Catherine Baillis

Catherine Baillis

Head of Partnering Operations

Michael Palladinetti

Michael Palladinetti

Global Head of Business Development

Brian Bronk

Brian Bronk

Global Head of Business Development, Neurology, Rare Diseases & Technology Platforms

Matthieu Lebrun

Matthieu Lebrun

Global Head of Business Development, Out-Licensing

Laurie Gery

Laurie Gery

Global Head of Business Development, Vaccines

Matthieu Merlin

Matthieu Merlin

Global Head of Business Development, General Medicines

Catherine Blanchette

Catherine Blanchette

Head of Strategic Digital Partnerships

Ulrich Wendt

Ulrich Wendt

Global Head of Immunology & Inflammation Business Development

Ying Yang

Ying Yang

Greater China Strategy & Business Development Head