Swiss Data Science Center - SDSC, Biopôle, Rte de la Corniche 8, 1066 Epalinges
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We are delighted to invite you to our first informal peer-to-peer meeting for chemistry, manufacturing, and quality control specialists across the spectrum — from innovative startups to established companies.
Swiss Biotech’s first CMC meeting will address key topics including process development and scale-up, quality and compliance, regulatory challenges, technology transfer, analytical testing and supply chain management.
We will explore how to manage cost and timeline pressures while ensuring robust, compliant manufacturing across all stages of development. Whether you work in preclinical, clinical or commercial settings, you are invited to connect, exchange experiences and share insights with peers.
Through expert talks and interactive discussions, the meeting fosters collaboration and strengthens excellence across the Swiss biotech ecosystem.
Your input and presence will help make this event a success. We welcome you to share your ideas to help shape the final program as you register below.
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Preliminary program
12:30 – 13:30: Doors open, light lunch
13:30 Welcome and opening remarks Michael Altorfer, CEO Swiss Biotech Association Short address by sponsor Siegfried
Introduction Anne Marie de Jonge Schuermans, Board Member Swiss Biotech Association & Global Head Biologics & Injectables Operations, Sandoz
13:40 – 15:00 Keynote address
15:00 – 15:30: Coffee break
15:30 – 16:10 Success stories of CMC readiness in Swiss biotech startups
16:10 – 17:00 Panel discussion moderated by Anne Marie de Jonge Schuermans and Sonja Merkas (Founder and CEO, Livinovea) with active audience participation
Speakers & Panelists
Stefan Abele, Chief Technical Operations, Pharvaris
Marc Schrader, Chief Technology Officer, Santhera Pharmaceuticals
Jordi Vall-Llossera, Global Head of Quality, ARTBIO
Keith Wilson, Chief Technology Officer, Switchkine