Julien Perrier is the Chief Commercial Officer at Certara. He is responsible for the company’s global commercial strategy, including sales and marketing. He brings nearly 20 years of international leadership experience across biopharmaceuticals, healthcare services, and AI-driven biotechnology.

Julien has led businesses across every major segment of the life sciences industry, from global biopharmaceutical companies to technology-enabled services and AI-driven biotechnology across continents. This breadth of experience enables him to bridge scientific innovation and commercial execution, helping customers translate breakthrough science into real-world impact at global scale.

Most recently, Julien served as CEO of an AI-driven biotechnology company, Ziwig. Previously, Julien held senior roles at IQVIA, where he led a €1.5B EMEA midsize pharma business and advised top ten global pharma CEOs on major M&A and BD&L transactions. He also worked at Sanofi-Regeneron, where he led commercial organizations and global launches for blockbuster brands such as Dupixent, Lantus and Plavix.

Julien holds a master’s degree in economics from the University of Lyon III. He is fluent in French, English and Spanish.