Looking to reenergize early R&D, Sanofi lured immunology expert Yong-Jun Liu away from AstraZeneca PLC, where he was head of research at the UK company’s MedImmune biologics business. At Sanofi, he will work as head of research for global R&D, reporting to President-Global R&D Elias Zerhouni, effective April 1.
Liu is a leading expert in immunology, and his research has led to the development of important drug targets in...