Christian Blin

Christian Blin

Senior Vice-President, Head of Global R&D Finance & Procurement at Daiichi-Sankyo - Président, Daiichi Sankyo Oncology France (DSOF)

Daiichi Sankyo USParis, Île-de-France, France

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Experience50+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

• Highly skilled and dedicated European pharmaceutical executive offering a significant and extensive background in R&D finance with a special focus on project planning and development, business operations, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, and staff leadership, with extended experience in Asia-Pacific and the US. Effectively recognize corporate objectives, define the strategy, and develop the programs, processes and systems necessary to achieve profitable success. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, written and verbal. Facilitate communications at diverse cultural levels and build motivated team efforts. Fluent in English and French with a basic knowledge of German, Spanish and Japanese. Areas of expertise include: • Financial Planning & Analysis • Project Controlling • Research & Development Planning • Clinical & Scientific Procurement • Business Management / Profit & Loss • Contract Negotiation • Joint Ventures & Distribution • Partnerships’ Financial Management • Revenue & Profit Gain Strategies • Intellectual Property Protection • International Business Development • Information Technologies • Human Resource Management • Budget Control & Operational Audits • Post-Mergers Integration • Real Estate Financial Strategies

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • May 2024–Present· 2 yrs 4 mos
    • PresidentCurrent
      May 2024–Present
  • Apr 2018–Present· 8 yrs 5 mos
    • Senior Vice President, Head of Global Research and Development Finance and ProcurementCurrent
      Apr 2018–Present
  • 2006–Mar 2018· 12 yrs 2 mos
    • Vice-President, R&D Finance, Head of Project Finance
      2008–Mar 2018
    • Head of Alliances & Partnerships; Science & Medical Affairs, Finance & Controlling
      2006–Dec 2007
  • Jul 2001–Dec 2005· 4 yrs 5 mos
    • Head of Alliance Financial Management, Finance, Alliances & Product Evaluation
      Jul 2001–Dec 2005
  • 2000–Jun 2001· 1 yr 5 mos
    • Chief Financial Officer; Asia-Pacific Region
      2000–Jun 2001
  • 1994–Dec 1999· 5 yrs 11 mos
    • Country Head; Greater China
      1994–Dec 1999
  • Nov 1977–Dec 1993· 16 yrs 1 mo
    • Regional Director; South-East Asia
      Aug 1993–Dec 1993
    • Financial Controller; Asia-Pacific Region
      1991–Jul 1993
    • Managing Director; Nippon Uclaf
      Sep 1986–Dec 1990
    • Product Manager; North & South America at Roussel Uclaf
      Feb 1984–Aug 1986
    • Area Sales Manager; Middle-East & South-East Asia at Roussel Uclaf
      1982–1984
    • Assistant Sales Director at Roussel Uclaf
      Feb 1981–Dec 1981
    • Area Representative; SE-Asia/Australasia at Roussel Uclaf
      Nov 1977–1981
  • Jun 1976–Aug 1977· 1 yr 2 mos
    • Commercial Attaché - French National Service
      Jun 1976–Aug 1977

Education

Business Administration and Management, General

NEOMA Business School

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Data AnalysisDrug DevelopmentBusiness AlliancesClinical DevelopmentPharmaceutical IndustryBiopharmaceuticalsBiotechnology