USA Rich Bendis, CEO and founder of BioHealth Innovation, discusses how the BioHealth Capital Region has grown into a leading US life sciences hub by connecting Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia through a regional, collaborative approach. From supporting early-stage companies with non-dilutive funding and strategic mentoring to helping international firms…
Denmark Michael Kocher, Chief Executive Officer of Xellia, brings over 15 years of pharmaceutical industry experience to his leadership role at the Danish API manufacturer. Under his leadership since October 2023, the company has undertaken a comprehensive strategic realignment, divesting its US operations while refocusing on its core competencies in fermentation-based…
USA Kendalle O’Connell, President and CEO of MassBio, shares how Massachusetts has built one of the world’s most dynamic life sciences hubs through a mix of bold public investment, targeted programmes, and a “big tent” approach to collaboration. From guiding companies into the right communities with the BioReady programme to fostering…
Switzerland Jorge Santos da Silva is the CEO and Co-founder of MoonLake Immunotherapeutics, a Swiss biotech company known for its bold approach to drug development. With a background in neuroscience, a decade in academic research, and over 15 years at McKinsey, where he was a Senior Partner, advising pharma and biotech…
Denmark Morten Graugaard, former partner at Novo Holdings A/S, a global life science investment fund, became CEO of Orbis Medicine in February 2025. Drawing on his deep experience in life sciences and venture capital, he has led the company to raise EUR 116 million in funding, positioning Orbis as a pioneer…
China Chinese biotech is booming, led by a generation of pioneering individuals at the forefront of science and business. A country once best known as a low-cost manufacturing destination for ‘me-too’ copycat medicines now accounts for over 28 percent of the global drug development pipeline. Western companies approaching patent cliffs…
China Dr Ben Zhao, Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of Haichang Biotechnology (HCBio, Haichang), represents a new paradigm in pharmaceutical innovation, bridging regulatory expertise with entrepreneurial vision. Having transitioned from a distinguished career at the FDA to establishing one of the most promising lipid nanoparticle delivery platforms in the industry, he…
Puerto Rico Long celebrated for its world-class pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing, Puerto Rico is now leveraging this strong foundation to nurture a new era of research and development. Rather than shifting away from production, the island is integrating R&D directly into its manufacturing operations — from pilot plants and small-scale prototyping…
Switzerland Riad Sherif, CEO of Oculis, leads strategic innovation in ophthalmology and neuro-ophthalmology. With over 25 years of global experience, he has built a highly differentiated late-stage pipeline focused on addressing unmet medical needs through visionary innovations. Under his leadership, Oculis has grown from a hospital project with a single asset…
Belgium The latest stories from healthcare and the life sciences in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg (BeNeLux). UCB is considering a USD five billion investment in the US to avoid President Trump’s tariffs on the EU; Belgium’s competition authority fines three consumer healthcare companies; and the launch of a EUR 200…
Denmark Christian Houborg, General Manager and Senior Vice President of FUJIFILM Biotechnologies Denmark, shares how the Hillerød site has evolved from a legacy facility into a cornerstone of the company’s global CDMO network. From expanding capacity to embracing cutting-edge technologies like AI and digitalisation, FUJIFILM Biotechnologies is setting new standards for…
Denmark Hans Schambye brings decades of experience across academia, biotech start-ups, and industry leadership. Now CEO of Galecto – which develops small molecules for the treatment of cancer and severe liver disease – and chairman of DANISH BIO, he has led clinical development, financing, and partnerships in both Europe and the…
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