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Élodie’s story, Organic & Medicinal Chemistry Technician, France

I care about my mission with passion, we care for patients with innovation.

“Every day, I learn, improve, and contribute to research that can save lives.”

This is where it all started for me — my first adventure in a large company and in the pharmaceutical world. Every day, I grow a little more: I learn, I improve, and I work on projects that give real meaning to what I do. For me, working at Servier is much more than just a job. For a long time, I wanted to work in the pharmaceutical field. In this profession, every failure is an advancement, every research has a purpose — and knowing that our work contributes to saving lives gives me a real reason to get up in the morning.

From the moment I arrived, I had the chance to join an advanced project with concrete results. Today, I am involved in drafting a patent, and it’s a great pride. It is a very tedious task, of course, but every written line is a protection — for our work and for thousands of patients.

What motivates me every day at Servier is the pride of working for a pharmaceutical company governed by a Foundation. And that changes everything: it’s all about research, for development, and above all for patients. That is something I defend passionately whenever I talk with people who question the pharmaceutical industry.

Even though I am a chemist far from the patient, I know that every time I put on my lab coat, every protocol brings us one step closer to a treatment that could one day change lives. Knowing that my work can contribute, even in a small way, pushes me to give my best, to learn, and to keep progressing.

Of course, being a chemist also comes with disappointments. There are weeks when we repeat the same experiment again and again and end up with… nothing. It takes a lot of perseverance. But at Servier, I feel incredibly lucky: I am surrounded by supportive colleagues, simple and genuine exchanges, and managers who truly listen. That solidarity makes all the difference, even in the most technical or frustrating moments.

At a glance

What surprised me the most when I joined Servier?

How approachable the management is. Many events are organized on our site, giving us opportunities to simply talk and connect with each other.

At what moment did I think “I’m proud to work here”?

When I understood that cooperation is truly at the heart of what we do, at the heart of performance and innovation. This mindset may take different forms across teams, but the core remains the same.

What advice would I give to someone starting at Servier?

Be yourself, stay kind, and don’t hesitate to ask questions.

What Servier brings me?

Passion, learning, working together

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