Dr. Eric Racine, U.S. Head of Public Affairs and Patient Advocacy at Sanofi, Named Chief Influencer

The Communications Board names Dr. Eric Racine, U.S. Head of Public Affairs and Patient Advocacy at Sanofi, a Chief Influencer.

What does it truly mean to put patients at the center of healthcare? In this episode of Chief Influencer, Dr. Eric Racine shares how personal loss and professional experience shaped his belief that innovation only matters if it reaches the people who need it most.

From his early days as a clinical pharmacist to leading public affairs and patient advocacy at a global biopharmaceutical company, Racine reflects on how access, trust, and proximity to lived experience define meaningful impact.

Racine explains that influence in healthcare is not about authority or visibility. It is about alignment. The leaders who create lasting change are those who listen deeply, define the right problems, and build coalitions grounded in credibility and shared purpose. He highlights the essential role of patient advocates, whose clarity and urgency often bring sharper insight than any policy memo. In a rapidly evolving, AI-enabled world, Racine believes the future belongs to leaders who combine technology with emotional intelligence, humility, and an unwavering commitment to humanity.

Host: Anthony Shop
Guest: Dr Eric Racine
Producer: The Communications Board
Sponsor: The George Washington University College of Professional Studies

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