Evotec SE plans to extend its sample management activities through an expansion of its service agreement with Sanofi.

Evotec has had a successful track record of managing Sanofi’s powder compounds at its Toulouse site since 2015. Under the terms of the new agreement, Sanofi will transfer its liquid compounds to Evotec in Toulouse over the next two years. Evotec will house the Sanofi compound collections in Toulouse combining central storage with sample delivery supported by next generation technologies. This expanded strategy aims to deliver cost efficiencies by minimizing redundancies and realization of synergies between sites.

Craig Johnstone, chief operating officer of Evotec, said, “We are pleased to expand our relationship with Sanofi. It’s a significant step forward to synergise and centralise core drug discovery processes for better efficiency and to enhance our sample management expertise with the latest dispensing technologies. We look forward to continuing to deliver the highest quality sample management service for Sanofi and for our other clients.”