Tagged with Switzerland

Switzerland Miro Venturi, Executive Chairman at Stragen, explores the company’s strategic focus on addressing critical healthcare challenges, particularly drug shortages, while emphasizing its commitment to expanding its product portfolio in critical care and women’s health. Venturi highlights Stragen’s international culture, flexibility, and strong partnerships, positioning the company as a significant player…

Switzerland Dr Daniel Roth outlines his long-standing career with Menarini Group, its strategic evolution in Switzerland, and the broader challenges facing the healthcare industry. Dr Roth emphasizes the importance of building strong teams, the role of entrepreneurial freedom in shaping local strategies, and Switzerland’s unique position in the global healthcare landscape.…

Switzerland Dr Michael Quirmbach of CordenPharma discusses the company’s ambitious goal to become one of the top five CDMOs globally, emphasizing the importance of strong scientific expertise and customer-centricity in their operations. Dr Quirmbach highlights the significance of adapting to market demands and maintaining high compliance standards while fostering strategic partnerships.…

Switzerland Florian Schick of Merck Switzerland reflects on his career journey and the unique challenges and opportunities within the Swiss healthcare landscape. He highlights Merck’s commitment to innovation the importance of collaboration to drive positive change in the industry and what’s needed to tackle infertility in Switzerland.   Switzerland has all…

Switzerland Kari Sarvanto outlines his journey from leading PRIMEX to establishing CRAB, a preclinical oncology company focused on non-toxic cancer treatments. Sarvanto highlights his strategic leadership background, the innovative approach of targeting metabolic dysfunctions in cancer, and the promising progress of their lead drug, CRB091, particularly in treating aggressive cancers like…

Switzerland Rahul Sahgal brings over 20 years of experience in both the private sector and government to his role as CEO of the Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce, uniquely positioning him to bridge corporate and governmental interests. He explains his current focus on maintaining the strength of the US-Swiss business relationship, especially…

Switzerland Switzerland is widely praised for its excellent universal healthcare system and strong pharma sector. Seen as a bastion of efficiency and innovation, the country is nonetheless falling behind its European counterparts when it comes to healthcare digitalisation. Recent PharmaBoardroom interviewees weigh in on the country’s digital lag, its electronic patient…

Switzerland Daniel Weber of Boehringer Ingelheim Switzerland explores the company’s strategic initiatives and focus on innovation within the Swiss healthcare system. Weber emphasizes Boehringer Ingelheim’s long-term vision of transforming lives, its commitment to early diagnosis, and its expanding role in digital health.   Our purpose and strong pipeline are what truly…

Switzerland Incyte’s Jonathan Dickinson discusses the company’s mission to address unmet medical needs in oncology and autoimmune diseases while expanding its footprint across Europe. He highlights the strategic role of Incyte’s internal research, clinical trials, and recent product launches, along with their ambitions to double European revenues in the coming years.…

Switzerland Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine’s Max Pahlow discusses how the company’s commitment to innovation and patient care drives its success in Switzerland. He highlights the importance of advancing clinical trials, digitalization, and modernizing the pricing and reimbursement system to maintain Switzerland’s competitive edge in healthcare.   Switzerland isn’t a lucky…

Switzerland World-renowned oncologist Professor Susan Gasser outlines the innovative public-private partnership model in place at the ISREC Foundation at the AGORA Cancer Research Center in Lausanne. The unique model of ISREC/AGORA involves a reversal of the typical PPP structure, where the private foundation builds infrastructure and invites public institutions to collaborate,…

Switzerland Dr Frank Ruhli discusses the importance of attracting top talent and fostering academic freedom as key factors in achieving research excellence. Ruhli highlights his collaborative leadership style, significant achievements like establishing the One Health Institute, the value of international partnerships in advancing interdisciplinary medical research, and some of the key…