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Europe Rainer Westermann of European life science venture capital lobby group, the Life Sciences Acceleration Alliance, lays out a policy roadmap for how innovative European pharma can continue to grow and thrive against a backdrop of trade uncertainty and precarious US-EU relations.   The US/EU trade deal was presented as necessary…

LatAm Dr Jarbas Barbosa, Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), discusses the organisation’s evolution from pandemic response to comprehensive health system transformation, regional production capabilities, and the imperative for multilateral cooperation in an increasingly fragmented global landscape.   The Americas, in their extraordinary diversity, are a living laboratory Could…

Switzerland Marc Gitzinger, CEO and Founder of BioVersys, launched the company from his doctoral research at ETH Zurich on antibiotic resistance. Bioversys began with a tuberculosis programme; today, it owns two proprietary platforms to develop new antibiotics and leads with BV-100, advancing to Phase III for severe hospital infections. Gitzinger also…

Switzerland Chantal Friebertshäuser, SVP Europe & Middle East, is spearheading Moderna’s ambitious expansion beyond COVID-19 vaccines, leveraging mRNA technology to target cancers and latent viruses across diverse markets. She champions a hyper-localised strategy to navigate Europe and the Middle East’s complex healthcare landscapes. Her vision positions Moderna not as a pandemic…

Switzerland Neil Archer, Executive Vice President International at Madrigal, discusses the company’s pioneering role in treating MASH (Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis), a progressive liver disease with no prior approved therapies. He shares insights on Madrigal’s breakthrough first-in-class treatment, the challenges of launching an entirely new therapeutic category, and the bold international expansion…

Switzerland Kasha Witkos, Senior Vice President and Head of International Business at Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, shares her journey from academic researcher to global biotech leader, driven by personal family experience of chronic disease.  Witkos highlights Alnylam’s pioneering role in delivering RNA interference (RNAi) technology to patients around the world, the company’s global…

China 3D Medicines has charted a deliberate path from domestic clinical execution to global oncology innovation. Since its IPO, the company has sharpened its focus on differentiated assets like Envafolimab, while expanding into radioligand and mRNA-based platforms with broad therapeutic potential. Chairman and CEO Dr John Gong outlines how strategic discipline,…

Switzerland Philippe de Saab, Vice President, Vision Care at Bausch + Lomb, outlines the company’s strategy amid rising global demand for contact lenses. He highlights innovations in contact lenses, a localised approach across 50 diverse markets and efforts to expand patient access through professional partnerships – all built on Bausch +…

USA Chris Molineaux, CEO of Life Sciences Pennsylvania, highlights Pennsylvania’s emergence as a leading life sciences hub, with 3,000+ companies, top NIH-funded universities, and global partnerships drawing investment. He notes that Pennsylvania’s pharmaceutical heritage and growing cell and gene therapy expertise – in addition to other cutting-edge modalities – offer unique…

Switzerland Marcel Imwinkelried, CEO of Siegfried, leads a CDMO specialising in small molecules with comprehensive global manufacturing capabilities. His “Evolve Plus” strategy focuses on operational excellence, selective biologics growth, and disciplined acquisitions to ensure sustainable expansion. Under his leadership, Siegfried prioritises innovation, sustainability, and talent development to deliver lasting value to…

Switzerland Eight years after establishing its Swiss affiliate as a one-man operation, Accord Healthcare has built a strong position in one of Europe’s most competitive markets, with a focused strategy in oncology, rheumatology, and neurology. In this interview, Country Director and General Manager Richard Hummel reflects on the affiliate’s rapid growth,…

France Alexis Genin, CEO of Brain & Mind, discusses the strategic vision behind France’s first national hub for neuroscience product development. Established to overcome the fragmented landscape in neuroscience innovation, Brain & Mind unites over 40 partners across industry, research, and investment. Under Genin’s leadership, the organization has focused on closing…