Philippe Menu
About Philippe Menu
Philippe Menu serves as the Executive Vice President, Chief Product Officer, and Chief Medical Officer at SOPHiA GENETICS, where he has worked since 2023. He has a strong background in clinical medicine and business, with previous roles at McKinsey & Company and the University of Lausanne.
Current Role at SOPHiA GENETICS
Philippe Menu serves as the Executive Vice President, Chief Product Officer, and Chief Medical Officer at SOPHiA GENETICS. He has held this position since 2023, working on-site in Rolle, Vaud, Switzerland. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing product development and medical strategies within the organization. His leadership focuses on advancing innovative therapies and diagnostics, particularly in oncology and rare diseases.
Previous Experience at SOPHiA GENETICS
Before his current role, Philippe Menu was the Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer at SOPHiA GENETICS from 2020 to 2023. During this time, he contributed to the company's mission of transforming healthcare through data-driven insights and genomic analysis. His work involved enhancing the company's medical capabilities and aligning them with the latest advancements in the field.
Career at McKinsey & Company
Philippe Menu has extensive experience at McKinsey & Company, where he worked for a total of eight years. He held various positions, starting as an Associate from 2011 to 2013, then as an Engagement Manager from 2014 to 2016, and finally as an Associate Partner from 2016 to 2020. His work primarily focused on advising global pharmaceutical companies, mid-size players, and biotechs in the BioPharma sector, emphasizing innovative therapies and diagnostics.
Educational Background
Philippe Menu holds multiple degrees in medicine and business. He earned his M.D. and Ph.D. from the University of Lausanne, where he studied Clinical Medicine and Molecular Biology, Immunology. He also completed clinical medicine training at Université de Montréal and Karolinska Institutet. Additionally, he obtained an M.B.A. in Life Sciences from the Open University Business School, enhancing his expertise in the intersection of medicine and business.
Postdoctoral Research Experience
Philippe Menu was a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Lausanne for five months in 2011. This role allowed him to further his research in the medical field, building on his extensive academic training. His postdoctoral work contributed to his deep understanding of clinical and molecular biology, which he later applied in his professional roles.