HOEFMAN Laboratories, a company that takes people’s life journeys into account

Based in Nice, HOEFMAN Laboratoires focuses its activities on the hormonal and reproductive health of women and men. Our development combines dietary supplements, international pharmaceutical operations and scientific programmes, whilst respecting the specific circumstances of each individual.

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Mission

Our purpose

Supporting people who wish to start a family, as well as women and men at different stages of their hormonal journey. Whether planning to become parents, going through pregnancy, breastfeeding or experiencing hormonal changes, it is important to be mindful of each individual’s needs and choices.

People’s needs provide the starting point; science guides the process; and health benefits give meaning to development. We want these principles to guide our choices, our projects and our collaborations.

Our beliefs and values

We were not born for ourselves alone.

We are not born for ourselves alone. — Cicero, *De officiis*.

This belief reflects our vision of the business: to build a sustainable enterprise whose value is also measured by the care we show for people and the quality of the relationships we forge.

Four values, four commitments

Humanity

Put the person before the product.

Rigour

Distinguish between what the data establish, suggest or leave open to interpretation.

Proximity

Understanding local contexts alongside local professionals and partners.

Liability

To provide clear information and take quality and safety seriously.

Team

The team and their backgrounds

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Chairman and Founder

Charles Jacques HOEFMAN

A graduate of EN3S and holder of an MBA from ESSEC, he managed a health insurance fund before taking up a post as an international health adviser in Kosovo. His career then continued in the field of international development, notably at SFRI Medical Diagnostics.

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Prof. Michèle Zuckermann

Medical and scientific expertise

A doctor and surgeon trained at the universities of Florence and Siena, he combines his academic experience with a career in medical affairs and clinical development.

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Thierry Dettloff

Finance Department

A holder of an MBA from HEC Paris, a chartered accountant and a graduate of an executive programme at Harvard Business School, he brings experience in financial structuring, debt, equity and investor relations.

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Dr Meryem SETTAR

Quality and Regulatory Affairs

She holds a PhD in Pharmacy, a Master’s degree in Quality Assurance for Healthcare Products and an MBA, and is involved in structuring dossiers and monitoring regulatory requirements.

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Dr Hermann ADJE

Business Development in Africa

A doctor trained in Abidjan who holds a Master’s degree in public health, he brings his experience of working with healthcare professionals and local organisations to HOEFMAN’s development in Africa.