Christian Blin
Senior Vice-President, Head of Global R&D Finance & Procurement at Daiichi-Sankyo - Président, Daiichi Sankyo Oncology France (DSOF)
Daiichi Sankyo US•Paris, Île-de-France, France
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• 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
- Daiichi Sankyo USCurrentMay 2024–Present· 2 yrs 4 mos
- PresidentCurrentMay 2024–Present
- Daiichi Sankyo USCurrentApr 2018–Present· 8 yrs 5 mos
- Senior Vice President, Head of Global Research and Development Finance and ProcurementCurrentApr 2018–Present
- 2006–Mar 2018· 12 yrs 2 mos
- Vice-President, R&D Finance, Head of Project Finance2008–Mar 2018
- Head of Alliances & Partnerships; Science & Medical Affairs, Finance & Controlling2006–Dec 2007
- Jul 2001–Dec 2005· 4 yrs 5 mos
- Head of Alliance Financial Management, Finance, Alliances & Product EvaluationJul 2001–Dec 2005
- 2000–Jun 2001· 1 yr 5 mos
- Chief Financial Officer; Asia-Pacific Region2000–Jun 2001
- 1994–Dec 1999· 5 yrs 11 mos
- Country Head; Greater China1994–Dec 1999
- Nov 1977–Dec 1993· 16 yrs 1 mo
- Regional Director; South-East AsiaAug 1993–Dec 1993
- Financial Controller; Asia-Pacific Region1991–Jul 1993
- Managing Director; Nippon UclafSep 1986–Dec 1990
- Product Manager; North & South America at Roussel UclafFeb 1984–Aug 1986
- Area Sales Manager; Middle-East & South-East Asia at Roussel Uclaf1982–1984
- Assistant Sales Director at Roussel UclafFeb 1981–Dec 1981
- Area Representative; SE-Asia/Australasia at Roussel UclafNov 1977–1981
- Jun 1976–Aug 1977· 1 yr 2 mos
- Commercial Attaché - French National ServiceJun 1976–Aug 1977
Education
Business Administration and Management, General
NEOMA Business School