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Episode Synopsis
AstraZeneca's CEO faces scrutiny as his company's vaccine, and its roll out, comes under fire. Mark Coles explores the life and career one of big pharma's biggest names.
The oldest of four boys, Pascal Soriot grew up in a working class area of Paris. He took the helm at AZ in 2012 after years in top jobs across the world. One of his first challenges was to fight off a takeover from Pfizer. The AZ vaccine, currently not-for-profit, was hailed as a life saver for millions. But with accusations of confusing drug trial data, dishonest dealings with the EU and safety fears, has the AstraZeneca CEO lost his shine?
Presenter: Mark Coles
Researcher: Matt Murphy
Studio manager: Graham Puddifoot
Programme co-ordinator: Janet Staples
Producer: Linda Pressly
Editor: Rosamund Jones
The oldest of four boys, Pascal Soriot grew up in a working class area of Paris. He took the helm at AZ in 2012 after years in top jobs across the world. One of his first challenges was to fight off a takeover from Pfizer. The AZ vaccine, currently not-for-profit, was hailed as a life saver for millions. But with accusations of confusing drug trial data, dishonest dealings with the EU and safety fears, has the AstraZeneca CEO lost his shine?
Presenter: Mark Coles
Researcher: Matt Murphy
Studio manager: Graham Puddifoot
Programme co-ordinator: Janet Staples
Producer: Linda Pressly
Editor: Rosamund Jones
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