FrÉdÉric Cren

Biography

 Frédéric Cren, an experienced pharmaceutical executive, is CEO and Co-Founder of Inventiva. He has held several key positions in the pharmaceutical industry, the most recent being General Manager – Research with Abbott Labs from 2010 to 2012. Mr. Cren has demonstrated his expertise in the areas of research, development, marketing, strategy and operations through his various roles as Vice-President Strategic Marketing, Vice-President US Operations and member of the Executive Committee of Fournier Laboratories from 2001 to 2005. During this period he was in charge of Fournier’s fenofibrate franchise and of the successful development and launch of TriCor® 145. He subsequently moved up to Head of Business Strategy and Portfolio, Senior Vice-President of the Research Division and member of the Executive Committee of Solvay Pharmaceuticals following the acquisition of Fournier by Solvay in 2005. Prior to joining the pharmaceutical industry, Mr. Cren was a consultant for 8 years with The Boston Consulting Group and a Manager in their healthcare practice. He holds an MBA from INSEAD, a MA from Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor’s Degree from Paris IX Dauphine.

Research Interest

 Biochemistry, Pharmaceuticals