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Transforming Leadership in Pharma

About Narativ

At Narativ, we believe storytelling is a critical tool for leadership, trust-building, and influence. Through our structured methodology, developed over 30 years and applied globally, we help leaders articulate their purpose, create deeper connections, and communicate with authenticity. Our approach is rooted in listening, personal narrative, and lived experience, making it particularly powerful in scientific and corporate environments where trust and engagement are essential.

Our work with pharmaceutical executives and patients has shown us that many professionals in this field are driven by profound personal experiences, which motivate them to dedicate their careers to finding cures for illness and saving lives.

Similarly, Narativ’s origin is rooted in co-founder Dr. Murray Nossel’s work with AIDS patients in the early 1990s, where he saw firsthand how storytelling could transform lives, create advocacy, and bring about change. It is this shared commitment to purpose-driven storytelling that makes our work in pharma so meaningful.

The Narativ Approach

Our method differentiates itself by combining deep listening with structured storytelling.  Unlike other programs that focus solely on presentation skills or personality-based storytelling styles, we guide participants to uncover their authentic narratives through:

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Listening as  the foundation

Creating a space for genuine  stories to emerge.

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Deep story  excavation

Identifying personal experiences  that connect to professional purpose.

Building trust and  influence

Helping leaders frame and communicate their work in a way  that resonates.

This approach is especially relevant to pharma, where narratives must address public
misperceptions, communicate scientific challenges, and reinforce a shared mission.

Notable Pharma Clients

Areas of Impact

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The Opportunity

Strengthening Leadership Development: Equipping leaders with storytelling skills to enhance influence and trust within teams and externally.

Bridging the Gap Between Pharma and the Public: Helping Sanofi professionals articulate the challenges and successes of drug development in a way that builds public understanding and trust.

Enhancing Collaborative Partnerships: Using storytelling to create stronger partnerships and align goals across different stakeholders.

Navigating Industry Perceptions: Addressing misperceptions around pharma’s role in drug development by crafting narratives that highlight scientific rigor, patient impact, and innovation.

Our Team

Our dedicated pharma leadership team spans both North America and Europe, bringing a truly global perspective to our work.

Unlike many consulting firms, the individuals you meet during initial discussions will be the same experts facilitating your program.

This ensures a deep understanding of your needs, a direct line of communication, and a commitment to aligning every step of the process with your objectives.

From the first conversation to implementation, we remain attuned to your requests, ideas, and goals, ensuring consistency and alignment throughout.

Your Facilitators

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Murray Nossel, PhD

Murray is the co-founder  of Narativ and an Academy Award-nominated filmmaker ...Read More

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Jerome Deroy

As CEO of Narativ, Jerome  has led the company’s expansion into corporate training ...Read More

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Jane Nash

Jane is a co-director of Narativ  in London, bringing a wealth  of experience ...Read More

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Dan Milne

Dan is a theatre director, actor, and co-founder of Narativ UK. His background ...Read More

Next Steps

We propose an initial session with key Sanofi leaders  to experience the Narativ methodology firsthand.

This would serve as a foundation for broader engagement, allowing participants to see the immediate impact of storytelling on leadership and influence.

We appreciate the opportunity to circulate this brief and look forward to discussing how we can tailor this further for Sanofi’s leadership and communication goals.

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