In order to sustain our position among the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies and continue developing drugs in major therapeutic areas, we at sanofi-aventis must embody and promote courage.  Becoming a leader in the healthcare industry takes not only innovative thought, but also courageous will, and the same is necessary to uphold that role. 

We understand that making decisions and managing change can be challenging, but we believe that fearing mistakes inhibits innovation. Our employees are not afraid to take action, and they handle outcomes with poise and open minds.  

It takes courage to recognize and admit mistakes, but it is just as important to examine those errors and reflect upon key learnings.  Experimentation entails trying new methods and discovering different results.  We recruit those who have dared to try something new and responded professionally to the outcome.    

All of our employees bring their own expertise, and as part of effective collaboration we anticipate differences in opinion.  Through respectful and intelligent debate, we create a marketplace of ideas and collectively establish optimal solutions.  We seek to hire those who are receptive and responsive to constructive feedback and are not afraid either to consider, or to offer, different views.  

At sanofi-aventis, we rely on employees who dream of impacting the world of healthcare and who are confident and courageous enough to try.