Swiss biotech CMC meeting

Tuesday, September 1, 2026, 12:00 - 18:30

Swiss Data Science Center - SDSC, Biopôle, Rte de la Corniche 8, 1066 Epalinges

Kindly supported by

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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

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