A coffee with Stéphane Durand
- Category: News
Function : Technical and Scientific Director
Entity and place of work : Headquarters – Rueil-Malmaison (92)
Stéphane Durand has around ten years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry (Sanofi).
In April 2021, he joined Conformat as Technical and Scientific Director.
He is responsible for designing innovative products in permanent connection with the needs of the manufacturing sector. ultra-cleanliness as well as technological and regulatory developments. It also provides technical and industrial support and places the satisfaction of customer needs at the heart of its decisions.
He is responsible for designing innovative products in permanent connection with the needs of the manufacturing sector. ultra-cleanliness as well as technological and regulatory developments. It also provides technical and industrial support and places the satisfaction of customer needs at the heart of its decisions.
What is the first thing you do when you arrive at work in the morning ?
I water the papyrus in my office, which requires special attention, and then I like to drink coffee with my colleagues.
Can you give us your definition of ultra-clean ?
It is all the means put in place in demanding industries to ensure the achievement and maintenance of a defined level of environmental cleanliness. It is a rigorous process, defined according to specifications, which guarantees a strict level of chemical, microbiological and particle cleanliness.
What aspect do you like most about your job ?
One of the impetus for my position comes from its transversality. One day I participate in a validation batch on a production line, another I set up a stand as part of a professional conference and the day after that I have to define a strategic roadmap. There is this Swiss army knife side which allows me to be in permanent contact with my team, with the other Compliance Departments as well as with external partners. We feed off each other’s expertise; it’s our DNA.
What would you say about Conformat to friends and family who would like to join the company ?
I will talk about company culture. We operate in a stimulating environment that encourages challenges. One of the main ones currently being that of health sovereignty. We have a role to play. Even more so with the period we have been experiencing for the past two years. Internally, each employee is driven by this vision and there is a real collaborative and inclusive side.
Do you have an unusual, funny or surprising professional anecdote ?
During a trip to the Middle East a few years ago, I was stuck at the airport for more than… 10 hours.
In this region, rains are particularly rare. As I returned to Paris, a storm broke out. It was unprecedented. No planes could take off or land. Looking back, I laugh about it... but very regularly I have unusual situations while traveling. Ask my team!
In this region, rains are particularly rare. As I returned to Paris, a storm broke out. It was unprecedented. No planes could take off or land. Looking back, I laugh about it... but very regularly I have unusual situations while traveling. Ask my team!
How do you see the market evolving ?
The Covid-19 pandemic has raised awareness of the risks linked to contamination. I anticipate growth in the number of industries with strong needs for ultra-cleanliness.
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