Pius S. Hornstein, MSc, PhD - Global Head of Digital - Sanofi

Since 2019, Pius leads Sanofi China encompassing Greater China, representing the 2nd largest market of Sanofi in the world with over 8,000 associates. Pius and his team are fully dedicated to transforming healthcare by accelerating the introduction and access to innovative and chronic medicines, driving digitalization, as well as empowering people to bring their best to the workplace.Pius’ extensive experience in the healthcare industry encompasses a variety of key positions and responsibilities, including leading global core brands, and P&L responsibilities for different geographical areas within Europe, Latin America, emerging markets, and Greater China. He has worked around the world in countries including France, Germany, Switzerland, Turkey, Brazil, Tanzania, and China. He has successfully launched several major innovative medicines both globally and locally.Pius is a native of Switzerland. He started his career in the healthcare industry at the Cardiology Department of the University of Basel in a research collaboration with Novartis in Switzerland, where he earned his PhD in medical research, graduating magna cum laud. He is an alumnus of INSEAD and Singularity University. He speaks fluent German, English, French, and Portuguese.Pius has an extensive experience with various industry associations, where he currently holds several key leadership positions, as an active member of RDPAC Executive Committee and Sponsor of the Market Access Committee, as well as Vice-Chair of the European Chamber Shanghai Chapter. Pius is also speaker at the World Economic Forum’s China Chapter.He is a strong believer in the idea that innovation ultimately drives progress and prosperity, an active advocate for increasing diversity in society. Pius is happily married, and a proud father of twin daughters.