AI Tools for Biotech Business Leaders is a concise online executive programme for leaders of life sciences companies who want to integrate AI into their work in a responsible, business‑driven way. In a series of 90‑minute, early‑evening sessions (16.00–17.30 CET), participants explore real use cases across fundraising, partnering, finance and operations with a clear focus on what is practical and compliant in a regulated environment.
The format combines approximately 45 minutes of structured input by recognised leaders in their respective fields, followed by 45 minutes of moderated discussion and Q&A. There are no technical prerequisites or IT build‑out requirements, making the program accessible to executives and senior managers who need to make informed decisions about AI rather than develop or implement the technology themselves.
The Executive Education Program starts with a Taster Session on May 11 and then continues through nine focused 90‑minute modules
Free Taster Session with Malcolm Werchota (Werchota.ai): The growing trend of AI in life sciences from discovery to compliance, a preview of the Executive Education Program and an introduction to the funding cycle dashboards.
Program Modules
June 1, 2026 - Legal & Compliance Framework for AI with Luca Dal Molin and Philippe Baumann (Homburger AG).
June 8, 2026 - Building AI Capability in SMEs with Adesh Kaul and Mirco Merazzi (Basilea Pharmaceutica AG).
June 15, 2026 - Improving Funding Cycles with AI with Damian Kemper and Malcolm Werchota (Werchota.ai).
June 29, 2026 - Accelerating Partnering with AI with Urs Breitenstein (Hoffmann & Partner).
September 1, 2026 - AI in Treasury & Finance with Brit Jensen (Citi) and Patrick Schacher (Hoffmann & Partner).
September 7, 2026 - AI-enhanced HR Processes with Martin Smit (ex‑Takeda).
September 14, 2026 - AI in Procurement with Colm Diamond (Roche)
September 21, 2026 - AI‑Supported Communication & Discoverability with Raphael Queisser (Aigentic)
September 28, 2026 - AI in Scientific & Strategic Due Diligence with Matti Kesti (Floatz.ai).
The Program concludes at the Swiss Biotech CFO Meeting on October 19, 2026, where participants revisit key insights from the Program and hear AI success stories from life sciences companies, helping them benchmark their own progress and next steps.
Members of the Swiss Biotech Association enjoy a 33% discount. Please get in touch with the SBA team for more details.
