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11 FEB. 2025

2025 International Day of Women and Girls in Science

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International Day of Women and Girls in Science

To mark International Day for Women and Girls in Science, Céline, Nezha and Sonia, 3 Medical Editors, present their career paths and professions.

But why did they choose a career in science?
🎙️Céline: ‘In the future, I wanted to answer questions in areas where biology has a direct impact, such as health.

🎙️Nezha: ‘I chose the science pathway because it satisfies my natural curiosity and gives me the intellectual stimulation I need to be motivated every day.’

🎙️Sonia: ‘Understanding physiological mechanisms and contributing to medical advances have always inspired me. I also want to highlight the importance of scientific research and encourage others to get involved in this constantly evolving field.’
Congratulations to them on their careers and their stories, which we hope will inspire other women and girls to take up scientific careers.

Meeting with 3 Medical Editor women at LFB

2025 International Day of Women and Girls in Science
What is your background? Céline: “With a scientific background, I joined LFB's clinical department around twenty years ago as a Clinical Research Associate. I continued as Project Manager, before finally becoming Medical Editor.” Nezha: ”After obtaining a PhD in medical biology, I have worked as a researcher at the ‘Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale’ for 4 years before moving into clinical research as a Scientific Manager in a pharmaceutical laboratory for over 10 years. I then started working at LFB, where I've been a Senior Medical Editor for the last fifteen years.” Sonia: “After a thesis in physiopathology, I did a post-doctorate at the ‘Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale’ in fundamental research. I then became a Scientific Expert in micronutrition before joining LFB in 2010 as Medical Editor.”
What are the role of a Medical Editor, and your main missions? Nezha: ”We have a responsibility to ensure that the information provided to health authorities, to healthcare professionals and to patients is reliable, accurate and transparent. We must present all aspects of a clinical development in an honest and impartial manner.” Sonia: “Our work covers a broad spectrum, including the writing of scientific articles, clinical trial protocols and reports or clinical files, as well as Marketing Authorisation to the health authorities for our medicines. We also take part in updating the safety data for our products after each clinical study.” Céline: “Our job is to collect and analyse data from clinical studies and to present the results rigorously, clearly and transparently.”
What drives you most in your job? Sonia: “We work with a wide range of professions and coordination between the various contributors, is a constant challenge but it's also what makes our work dynamic and rewarding.” Céline: “We are working on rare diseases, which are really interesting to study.” Nezha: ”Our role is fundamental and can influence the trajectory of our medicines. Through each project, we contribute to improving the lives of patients and advancing science.”

Ladies, why did you choose Scientific sector?

  • Why did you choose scientific sector? Céline: In the future, I wanted to answer questions that arise in areas where biology has a direct impact, such as health.
  • Why did you choose scientific sector? Nezha: I chose the scientific sector because it satisfies my natural curiosity and provides me with the intellectual stimulation I need to be motivated every day.
  • Why did you choose scientific sector? Sonia: Understanding physiological mechanisms and contributing to medical advances have always inspired me. I also want to highlight the importance of scientific research and encourage others to get involved in this constantly evolving field.