Sanofi CEO Chris Viehbacher told the Herald yesterday that Boston’s “strong quality of life” and unique mix of academic institutions, hospitals and venture capitalists creates an ecosystem where the life sciences sector can thrive."(The Boston model) is widely recognized,” Viehbacher said. “It is on top today, but you know when you are on top everyone is trying to push you off.” He warned against complacency, saying that one troubling sign is a drop in the number of startups locally over the past few years.
