Sanofi strengthens connection as part of Macquarie Park Innovation District
SYDNEY – January 24, 2021: Sanofi is celebrating 15 years in Australia’s original innovation district by joining Connect Macquarie Park Innovation District (Connect MPID).
Connect MPID is a network of leading employers, landowners, and government agencies from the Macquarie Park precinct. Through collaboration and a unified voice, Connect MPID aims to accelerate the benefits of innovation, growth, economic resilience and amplify Macquarie Park’s credentials as a global innovation hub.
Sanofi will join members from across education, health, pharmaceuticals, technology, and telecommunications.
Karen Hood, Sanofi Australia and New Zealand Country Lead, said “As a leader in medicines and vaccines we’ve been part of Macquarie Park’s innovation story for 15 years. Our team members have long connected and collaborated with partners across the District on individual research and innovation projects. As a member of Connect MPID we look forward to being part of a range of future innovation opportunities.”
“Looking ahead, we’re proud to play a role in nurturing the innovation ecosystem we’ve long been part of and to strengthen Macquarie Park’s future as a thriving community within Sydney’s global economic corridor.”
As part of its membership, Sanofi has offered its newly transformed head office to Connect MPID events with a focus on collaboration, advocacy and community building.
Anthony O’Neill, Chair of Connect Macquarie Park Innovation District has welcomed Sanofi as its newest member. "Sanofi joins our influential partnership of leading employers, landowners, government and a world-leading university, working together to accelerate the benefits of growth in Macquarie Park.
“Macquarie Park is already a global centre for pharmaceutical, health, MedTech industry and research, with 20,000 new jobs planned for the Park over the coming years.
“Connect MPID is guided by a Board of Directors comprised of local leaders from industry, academia plus State and Local Government. The Board and team at Connect MPID looks forward to working with Sanofi in Macquarie Park."
About Sanofi
Sanofi is dedicated to supporting people through their health challenges. We are a global biopharmaceutical company focused on human health. We prevent illness with vaccines, provide innovative treatments to fight pain and ease suffering. We stand by the few who suffer from rare diseases and the millions with long-term chronic conditions. With more than 100,000 peop