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{SÉLECTION} #16 - Marc de Garidel, CEO Abivax, Take risks to build something meaningful

{SÉLECTION} #16 - Marc de Garidel, CEO Abivax, Take risks to build something meaningful

1h10 |04/08/2025
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Pharma Minds

{SÉLECTION} #16 - Marc de Garidel, CEO Abivax, Take risks to build something meaningful

{SÉLECTION} #16 - Marc de Garidel, CEO Abivax, Take risks to build something meaningful

1h10 |04/08/2025
Play

Description

In the fascinating world of Pharma, a visionary and pragmatic man, @Marc de Garidel, stands out. His journey began in a down-to-earth family, setting the stage for an extraordinary adventure.


Careers are rarely planned, but his appetite for adventure emerged early:

  • He launched Amgen in Europe.

  • He developed Ipsen in the United States.

These initial steps marked the commencement of an incredible journey in the pharmaceutical world, teaching him how Pharma truly operates, especially regarding access today.


Then, he embarked on a more entrepreneurial path as the CEO of biotechs:

  • Corvidia Therapeutics, sold to Novo Nordisk in August 2020.

  • CinCor Pharma, sold to AstraZeneca in February 2023.

  • Currently, he is the CEO of Abivax.

This experience taught him that taking risks fuels innovation, and every failure is a step towards success.


Today, as the CEO of Abivax, Marc shares his wealth of experience with the Pharma community. His story is an invitation to embrace the unknown, confront challenges with courage, and see every opportunity as a new adventure.


Marc encourages bold minds to pursue their passions, dare to take risks, and view every obstacle as a step towards success.


Marc is a passionate individual, a grounded soul unafraid to dream big for patients.


His legacy serves as a timeless reminder that adventure, wisdom, and courage constitute a potent trio for those aspiring to push the boundaries of medical innovation.


-

Update since the recording of the episode:

This interview took place in August 2023. In October, Abivax entered the Nasdaq. Despite a challenging stock market context, this is the largest IPO in the history of a French biotech. 🚀 


-


Notes and episode references


Links : 

Abivax : https://www.abivax.com/ 


The LinkedIn post if you want to share your feedback or ask questions:

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/nathalielahitte_in-the-fascinating-world-of-pharma-marc-activity-7132294793195352064-HKrE?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop 


-


1. Working together!


THE FARM & CO develops your visibility in Pharma using the strength of your therapeutic commitment, the uniqueness of your personality and the power of social networks. Build a presence aligned with your values. Ghostwriting, content creation & conversational tools.


2. My newsletter


In my newsletter Pharma futurista, 2x/month, I jump into our society's evolutions and apply them to the future of Pharma. It's a short, 3-minute read on a subject that appeals to me. To receive it, you can subscribe here: https://nathalielahitte.substack.com/  or directly on my LinkedIn profile.


3. Get in touch with me! 


If you like the podcast, the best way to tell me or share your thoughts is on the Apple podcast app. It really helps me out, so don't hesitate to share!


If you'd like to ask me questions or follow my progress, you can do so on LinkedIn @nathalie lahitte .


Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Chapters

  • Shorts

    00:55

  • Intro

    01:48

  • Hello Marc!

    02:29

  • Where does he come from?

    03:47

  • Starting with a diploma as a civil engineer

    05:36

  • Beginning a career in finance with Eli Lilly

    07:24

  • Entering the biotech world with Amgen

    08:14

  • The 1st important decision reveals he likes taking risk

    09:46

  • Anecdote related to his detail attention in the beginning

    10:55

  • From knowing the details to ask to the good questions

    13:11

  • Ask simple questions

    15:09

  • His 4 attributes of a good leader

    16:02

  • How he knew where he wanted to go

    18:29

  • His profound driver

    20:08

  • When he knew he wanted to be a CEO

    23:24

  • Important vs urgent decisions: launching in the US

    25:49

  • Change from Amgen now big, to Ipsen

    28:02

  • Do meaningful things for you

    30:31

  • The risk of failure helps you grow

    31:35

  • Don't make big mistakes

    33:02

  • His impatience

    34:30

  • From managing 5.000 people to 15 people

    35:12

  • The value of experience

    36:59

  • It' about getting a reimbursement

    38:30

  • Why CinCor has been sold

    39:09

  • Today's vision about access

    39:59

  • The key is differenciation

    42:00

  • His worries for access in Europe

    42:42

  • His learnings from biotech experiences

    47:23

  • 3 key areas for a biotech success

    49:11

  • Progressing: knowing where you are good at, or not

    52:22

  • Resilience as an important attribute

    54:24

  • The hight level of energy needed

    55:27

  • His way to deconnect and keep his discernment

    57:19

  • It happens to make errors

    01:00:28

  • Getting older and yet don't letting you fears drive you

    01:01:42

  • About dreams & doubts

    01:05:06

  • Success for him

    01:06:09

  • His next dream

    01:06:45

  • How he guides his kids

    01:07:41

  • His advices for Pharma collaborators

    01:09:20

Description

In the fascinating world of Pharma, a visionary and pragmatic man, @Marc de Garidel, stands out. His journey began in a down-to-earth family, setting the stage for an extraordinary adventure.


Careers are rarely planned, but his appetite for adventure emerged early:

  • He launched Amgen in Europe.

  • He developed Ipsen in the United States.

These initial steps marked the commencement of an incredible journey in the pharmaceutical world, teaching him how Pharma truly operates, especially regarding access today.


Then, he embarked on a more entrepreneurial path as the CEO of biotechs:

  • Corvidia Therapeutics, sold to Novo Nordisk in August 2020.

  • CinCor Pharma, sold to AstraZeneca in February 2023.

  • Currently, he is the CEO of Abivax.

This experience taught him that taking risks fuels innovation, and every failure is a step towards success.


Today, as the CEO of Abivax, Marc shares his wealth of experience with the Pharma community. His story is an invitation to embrace the unknown, confront challenges with courage, and see every opportunity as a new adventure.


Marc encourages bold minds to pursue their passions, dare to take risks, and view every obstacle as a step towards success.


Marc is a passionate individual, a grounded soul unafraid to dream big for patients.


His legacy serves as a timeless reminder that adventure, wisdom, and courage constitute a potent trio for those aspiring to push the boundaries of medical innovation.


-

Update since the recording of the episode:

This interview took place in August 2023. In October, Abivax entered the Nasdaq. Despite a challenging stock market context, this is the largest IPO in the history of a French biotech. 🚀 


-


Notes and episode references


Links : 

Abivax : https://www.abivax.com/ 


The LinkedIn post if you want to share your feedback or ask questions:

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/nathalielahitte_in-the-fascinating-world-of-pharma-marc-activity-7132294793195352064-HKrE?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop 


-


1. Working together!


THE FARM & CO develops your visibility in Pharma using the strength of your therapeutic commitment, the uniqueness of your personality and the power of social networks. Build a presence aligned with your values. Ghostwriting, content creation & conversational tools.


2. My newsletter


In my newsletter Pharma futurista, 2x/month, I jump into our society's evolutions and apply them to the future of Pharma. It's a short, 3-minute read on a subject that appeals to me. To receive it, you can subscribe here: https://nathalielahitte.substack.com/  or directly on my LinkedIn profile.


3. Get in touch with me! 


If you like the podcast, the best way to tell me or share your thoughts is on the Apple podcast app. It really helps me out, so don't hesitate to share!


If you'd like to ask me questions or follow my progress, you can do so on LinkedIn @nathalie lahitte .


Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Chapters

  • Shorts

    00:55

  • Intro

    01:48

  • Hello Marc!

    02:29

  • Where does he come from?

    03:47

  • Starting with a diploma as a civil engineer

    05:36

  • Beginning a career in finance with Eli Lilly

    07:24

  • Entering the biotech world with Amgen

    08:14

  • The 1st important decision reveals he likes taking risk

    09:46

  • Anecdote related to his detail attention in the beginning

    10:55

  • From knowing the details to ask to the good questions

    13:11

  • Ask simple questions

    15:09

  • His 4 attributes of a good leader

    16:02

  • How he knew where he wanted to go

    18:29

  • His profound driver

    20:08

  • When he knew he wanted to be a CEO

    23:24

  • Important vs urgent decisions: launching in the US

    25:49

  • Change from Amgen now big, to Ipsen

    28:02

  • Do meaningful things for you

    30:31

  • The risk of failure helps you grow

    31:35

  • Don't make big mistakes

    33:02

  • His impatience

    34:30

  • From managing 5.000 people to 15 people

    35:12

  • The value of experience

    36:59

  • It' about getting a reimbursement

    38:30

  • Why CinCor has been sold

    39:09

  • Today's vision about access

    39:59

  • The key is differenciation

    42:00

  • His worries for access in Europe

    42:42

  • His learnings from biotech experiences

    47:23

  • 3 key areas for a biotech success

    49:11

  • Progressing: knowing where you are good at, or not

    52:22

  • Resilience as an important attribute

    54:24

  • The hight level of energy needed

    55:27

  • His way to deconnect and keep his discernment

    57:19

  • It happens to make errors

    01:00:28

  • Getting older and yet don't letting you fears drive you

    01:01:42

  • About dreams & doubts

    01:05:06

  • Success for him

    01:06:09

  • His next dream

    01:06:45

  • How he guides his kids

    01:07:41

  • His advices for Pharma collaborators

    01:09:20

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Description

In the fascinating world of Pharma, a visionary and pragmatic man, @Marc de Garidel, stands out. His journey began in a down-to-earth family, setting the stage for an extraordinary adventure.


Careers are rarely planned, but his appetite for adventure emerged early:

  • He launched Amgen in Europe.

  • He developed Ipsen in the United States.

These initial steps marked the commencement of an incredible journey in the pharmaceutical world, teaching him how Pharma truly operates, especially regarding access today.


Then, he embarked on a more entrepreneurial path as the CEO of biotechs:

  • Corvidia Therapeutics, sold to Novo Nordisk in August 2020.

  • CinCor Pharma, sold to AstraZeneca in February 2023.

  • Currently, he is the CEO of Abivax.

This experience taught him that taking risks fuels innovation, and every failure is a step towards success.


Today, as the CEO of Abivax, Marc shares his wealth of experience with the Pharma community. His story is an invitation to embrace the unknown, confront challenges with courage, and see every opportunity as a new adventure.


Marc encourages bold minds to pursue their passions, dare to take risks, and view every obstacle as a step towards success.


Marc is a passionate individual, a grounded soul unafraid to dream big for patients.


His legacy serves as a timeless reminder that adventure, wisdom, and courage constitute a potent trio for those aspiring to push the boundaries of medical innovation.


-

Update since the recording of the episode:

This interview took place in August 2023. In October, Abivax entered the Nasdaq. Despite a challenging stock market context, this is the largest IPO in the history of a French biotech. 🚀 


-


Notes and episode references


Links : 

Abivax : https://www.abivax.com/ 


The LinkedIn post if you want to share your feedback or ask questions:

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/nathalielahitte_in-the-fascinating-world-of-pharma-marc-activity-7132294793195352064-HKrE?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop 


-


1. Working together!


THE FARM & CO develops your visibility in Pharma using the strength of your therapeutic commitment, the uniqueness of your personality and the power of social networks. Build a presence aligned with your values. Ghostwriting, content creation & conversational tools.


2. My newsletter


In my newsletter Pharma futurista, 2x/month, I jump into our society's evolutions and apply them to the future of Pharma. It's a short, 3-minute read on a subject that appeals to me. To receive it, you can subscribe here: https://nathalielahitte.substack.com/  or directly on my LinkedIn profile.


3. Get in touch with me! 


If you like the podcast, the best way to tell me or share your thoughts is on the Apple podcast app. It really helps me out, so don't hesitate to share!


If you'd like to ask me questions or follow my progress, you can do so on LinkedIn @nathalie lahitte .


Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Chapters

  • Shorts

    00:55

  • Intro

    01:48

  • Hello Marc!

    02:29

  • Where does he come from?

    03:47

  • Starting with a diploma as a civil engineer

    05:36

  • Beginning a career in finance with Eli Lilly

    07:24

  • Entering the biotech world with Amgen

    08:14

  • The 1st important decision reveals he likes taking risk

    09:46

  • Anecdote related to his detail attention in the beginning

    10:55

  • From knowing the details to ask to the good questions

    13:11

  • Ask simple questions

    15:09

  • His 4 attributes of a good leader

    16:02

  • How he knew where he wanted to go

    18:29

  • His profound driver

    20:08

  • When he knew he wanted to be a CEO

    23:24

  • Important vs urgent decisions: launching in the US

    25:49

  • Change from Amgen now big, to Ipsen

    28:02

  • Do meaningful things for you

    30:31

  • The risk of failure helps you grow

    31:35

  • Don't make big mistakes

    33:02

  • His impatience

    34:30

  • From managing 5.000 people to 15 people

    35:12

  • The value of experience

    36:59

  • It' about getting a reimbursement

    38:30

  • Why CinCor has been sold

    39:09

  • Today's vision about access

    39:59

  • The key is differenciation

    42:00

  • His worries for access in Europe

    42:42

  • His learnings from biotech experiences

    47:23

  • 3 key areas for a biotech success

    49:11

  • Progressing: knowing where you are good at, or not

    52:22

  • Resilience as an important attribute

    54:24

  • The hight level of energy needed

    55:27

  • His way to deconnect and keep his discernment

    57:19

  • It happens to make errors

    01:00:28

  • Getting older and yet don't letting you fears drive you

    01:01:42

  • About dreams & doubts

    01:05:06

  • Success for him

    01:06:09

  • His next dream

    01:06:45

  • How he guides his kids

    01:07:41

  • His advices for Pharma collaborators

    01:09:20

Description

In the fascinating world of Pharma, a visionary and pragmatic man, @Marc de Garidel, stands out. His journey began in a down-to-earth family, setting the stage for an extraordinary adventure.


Careers are rarely planned, but his appetite for adventure emerged early:

  • He launched Amgen in Europe.

  • He developed Ipsen in the United States.

These initial steps marked the commencement of an incredible journey in the pharmaceutical world, teaching him how Pharma truly operates, especially regarding access today.


Then, he embarked on a more entrepreneurial path as the CEO of biotechs:

  • Corvidia Therapeutics, sold to Novo Nordisk in August 2020.

  • CinCor Pharma, sold to AstraZeneca in February 2023.

  • Currently, he is the CEO of Abivax.

This experience taught him that taking risks fuels innovation, and every failure is a step towards success.


Today, as the CEO of Abivax, Marc shares his wealth of experience with the Pharma community. His story is an invitation to embrace the unknown, confront challenges with courage, and see every opportunity as a new adventure.


Marc encourages bold minds to pursue their passions, dare to take risks, and view every obstacle as a step towards success.


Marc is a passionate individual, a grounded soul unafraid to dream big for patients.


His legacy serves as a timeless reminder that adventure, wisdom, and courage constitute a potent trio for those aspiring to push the boundaries of medical innovation.


-

Update since the recording of the episode:

This interview took place in August 2023. In October, Abivax entered the Nasdaq. Despite a challenging stock market context, this is the largest IPO in the history of a French biotech. 🚀 


-


Notes and episode references


Links : 

Abivax : https://www.abivax.com/ 


The LinkedIn post if you want to share your feedback or ask questions:

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/nathalielahitte_in-the-fascinating-world-of-pharma-marc-activity-7132294793195352064-HKrE?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop 


-


1. Working together!


THE FARM & CO develops your visibility in Pharma using the strength of your therapeutic commitment, the uniqueness of your personality and the power of social networks. Build a presence aligned with your values. Ghostwriting, content creation & conversational tools.


2. My newsletter


In my newsletter Pharma futurista, 2x/month, I jump into our society's evolutions and apply them to the future of Pharma. It's a short, 3-minute read on a subject that appeals to me. To receive it, you can subscribe here: https://nathalielahitte.substack.com/  or directly on my LinkedIn profile.


3. Get in touch with me! 


If you like the podcast, the best way to tell me or share your thoughts is on the Apple podcast app. It really helps me out, so don't hesitate to share!


If you'd like to ask me questions or follow my progress, you can do so on LinkedIn @nathalie lahitte .


Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Chapters

  • Shorts

    00:55

  • Intro

    01:48

  • Hello Marc!

    02:29

  • Where does he come from?

    03:47

  • Starting with a diploma as a civil engineer

    05:36

  • Beginning a career in finance with Eli Lilly

    07:24

  • Entering the biotech world with Amgen

    08:14

  • The 1st important decision reveals he likes taking risk

    09:46

  • Anecdote related to his detail attention in the beginning

    10:55

  • From knowing the details to ask to the good questions

    13:11

  • Ask simple questions

    15:09

  • His 4 attributes of a good leader

    16:02

  • How he knew where he wanted to go

    18:29

  • His profound driver

    20:08

  • When he knew he wanted to be a CEO

    23:24

  • Important vs urgent decisions: launching in the US

    25:49

  • Change from Amgen now big, to Ipsen

    28:02

  • Do meaningful things for you

    30:31

  • The risk of failure helps you grow

    31:35

  • Don't make big mistakes

    33:02

  • His impatience

    34:30

  • From managing 5.000 people to 15 people

    35:12

  • The value of experience

    36:59

  • It' about getting a reimbursement

    38:30

  • Why CinCor has been sold

    39:09

  • Today's vision about access

    39:59

  • The key is differenciation

    42:00

  • His worries for access in Europe

    42:42

  • His learnings from biotech experiences

    47:23

  • 3 key areas for a biotech success

    49:11

  • Progressing: knowing where you are good at, or not

    52:22

  • Resilience as an important attribute

    54:24

  • The hight level of energy needed

    55:27

  • His way to deconnect and keep his discernment

    57:19

  • It happens to make errors

    01:00:28

  • Getting older and yet don't letting you fears drive you

    01:01:42

  • About dreams & doubts

    01:05:06

  • Success for him

    01:06:09

  • His next dream

    01:06:45

  • How he guides his kids

    01:07:41

  • His advices for Pharma collaborators

    01:09:20

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