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Switzerland Susanne Caspar, CEO of Linnea SA, reflects on five years of growth and transformation at the Swiss botanical extract and API manufacturer. In this interview, Caspar shares insights on navigating the global cannabis market and on building a sustainable company culture  We believe the future is bright…Cannabis is growing at…

Denmark Having become Europe’s number one pharma success story thanks largely to its blockbuster weight-loss drug, Wegovy, Novo Nordisk has been hit with stiff competition from Lilly and seen a steep decline in market performance. The Danish drugmaker has moved to oust its longstanding CEO and is looking to regain lost…

UK A roundup of the biggest UK pharma news, including the industry’s uncertain position after the UK-US trade accord; Haleon’s full takeover of its Chinese joint venture; AstraZeneca’s acquisition of Belgian biotech EsoBiotec and its exit from neuroscience; GSK’s liver disease asset deal with Boston Pharmaceuticals, and CellCentric’s US expansion.  …

Switzerland Patrick Amstutz co-founded Molecular Partners 20 years ago with a vision to revolutionize medicine through protein engineering. Inspired by the potential of DARPins, a novel class of custom-built protein drugs, he has led the company through key milestones—including breakthroughs in ophthalmology, infectious diseases, and oncology. Today, Molecular Partners focuses on…

Switzerland Alentis Therapeutics, under the leadership of its CEO Roberto Iacone, has made significant strides in advancing innovative therapies targeting Claudin-1, a protein critical in inflammation and cancer. The company’s pipeline includes promising antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), such as ALE.P02, currently in a Phase I/II clinical trial, and ALE.P03, expected to enter…

Switzerland Switzerland has long been recognised as a centre of scientific excellence, and in the field of Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs), it is quickly becoming a regulatory trailblazer. In this in-depth conversation, Julia Djonova, Head of ATMPs at Swissmedic, shares how the agency is positioning itself at the forefront of…

Switzerland Juergen Nelis, CEO of BGG World Holding, discusses the company’s strategic growth and evolving approach to sustainability, market expansion, and product innovation. He highlights key initiatives such as expanding production capabilities outside of China and refining BGG’s global leadership structure, while also addressing the challenges posed by geopolitical factors and…

Saudi Arabia With increased average disposable income in Saudi Arabia eliciting more sedentary lifestyles and less healthy dietary choices, more than 68 percent of all mortality in the Kingdom is nowadays attributed to non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Not only does this come at immense cost to the public purse, but also presents a…

Global Radioligand therapy (RLT), a specialized type of radiopharmaceutical therapy (RPT) that targets markers on tumor cells, is becoming a cancer treatment game changer. With a first FDA approval for Novartis’ Pluvicto, RLT has proved its potential. But are current regulatory frameworks and healthcare systems prepared to integrate this less-than-typical therapy?…

Investment In a year marked by uncertainty and tighter capital flows, the competition to attract life sciences investment has never been fiercer. Global hubs are not just showcasing infrastructure or talent – they’re fighting for the soul, and pockets, of the industry’s future. We spoke to the CEOs of regional investment…

Switzerland Combining scientific rigour with entrepreneurial instinct, Igor Fisch charts a new path for gene and cell therapy manufacturing at NewBiologix. Focused on addressing the inefficiencies of current production models, the company develops stable platforms designed to lower costs, enhance quality, and expand patient access. With roots in the pioneering success…

Switzerland Daniela Marino, CEO and co-founder of CUTISS, leads a pioneering Swiss “tech-bio” company developing personalised skin grafts through advanced tissue engineering. With roots in academic research and over EUR 90 million raised, CUTISS has brought its lead product into Phase III trials, targeting burns and reconstructive surgery. Their unique approach…