Paul Naish, head of market access UK and Ireland, Sanofi
Paul has been head of market access, UK & Ireland, at Sanofi since January 2025. At Sanofi this role is responsible for health technology assessment (HTA) strategy and submissions, local market access, NHS collaborations, strategic pricing and new product planning.
Paul joined Sanofi after 9 years at AstraZeneca, including global roles in respiratory and oncology business units and 5 years at the UK affiliate. Key experiences included leading global access policy, initiating the company’s leadership in lung cancer screening policy and navigating the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Working in and with the pharmaceutical industry represents the majority of Paul’s career experience, following initial roles in national and European politics and consulting across various industries on corporate leadership initiatives.
Most importantly, Paul is a husband and a father and a passionate advocate for mental health, social mobility and gender equality.