Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbH

Sanofi-aventis, a leading global pharmaceutical company, discovers, develops and distributes therapeutic solutions to improve the lives of everyone. Sanofi-aventis is listed in Paris and in New York.

Sanofi Pasteur, the vaccines division of sanofi-aventis Group, provided more than a billion doses of vaccine in 2006, making it possible to immunize more than 500 million people across the globe. A world leader in the vaccine industry, Sanofi Pasteur offers the broadest range of vaccines protecting against 20 infectious diseases. The Company's heritage, to create vaccines that protect life, dates back more than a century. Sanofi Pasteur is the largest company entirely dedicated to vaccines. Every day, the company invests more than EUR1 million in research and development.

One of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies and number 1 in Europe.

Our major therapeutic areas : Cardiovascular, thrombosis, metabolic disorders, oncology, central nervous system, internal medicine and vaccines.

About 100,000 employees worldwide. Sales force of 35,000 medical visitors.

Present in 100 countries throughout the 5 continents. Consolidated sales of 28 billion euros and more than 4 billion euros Research & Development.

5,3% Market share.