Kahina Marchand
About Kahina Marchand
Kahina Marchand is the Senior Legal Counsel for France and Belgium at Novocure, with extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry and international legal affairs.
Current Role at Novocure
Kahina Marchand is currently employed as Senior Legal Counsel for France and Belgium at Novocure. She operates out of Boulogne-Billancourt, Île-de-France, France. In her role, she is responsible for overseeing legal matters pertaining to the company's operations in these regions, ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations.
Previous Experience at Sanofi
Kahina Marchand has an extensive background with Sanofi, where she held various significant roles from 2013 to 2023. She served as Senior Legal Counsel in Gentilly, Île-de-France, France from 2021 to 2023. Before that, she was the Conseiller juridique for the Middle East from 2017 to 2021. Additionally, she managed legal industrial affairs in Dubai, United Arab Emirates from 2013 to 2017. Her decade-long tenure at Sanofi provided her with in-depth experience in pharmaceutical legal affairs.
Educational Background
Kahina Marchand holds multiple degrees in law. She achieved a Master's degree in Franco-English Business Law from Paris-Sud University (Paris XI) in 2011. She also has a Certificate in Business Law and Management from EDHEC Business School. Moreover, she studied Chinese Law and Economy and Mandarin at Shanghai Normal University, where she gained a University Degree focusing on Chinese companies. Her academic journey commenced with a Licence in private law from Université Paris Nanterre.
Early Internships and International Experience
Early in her career, Kahina Marchand gained diverse legal experience through internships in various countries. She interned in business law at Dairy Australia in Melbourne and Greatway Advisory in Shanghai. She also worked in tax and corporate law during her stint in China. In Morocco, she had a brief tenure with Gide Loyrette Nouel focusing on corporate law. Additionally, she served as a Legal Intern in global commercial operations and business law within Sanofi and Bignon Lebray respectively.
Language Proficiency and Specialized Skills
Kahina Marchand is fluent in Chinese Mandarin, a skill she mastered during her time studying at Shanghai Normal University. Her specialization includes Franco-English business law, augmented by a Master's degree in the subject. She brings extensive expertise in legal affairs within the pharmaceutical industry, thanks to her decade-long experience at Sanofi. Her international stints have endowed her with a broad understanding of global legal practices.