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Switzerland Paul Note, CEO of leading Swiss tissue and bone regeneration specialist Geistlich, discusses how the medtech industry can safeguard success against a challenging economic backdrop, the company’s total commitment to innovation, and its internationalization strategy. Could you please introduce Geistlich to our audience? “We are fortunate to bank upon a…

Switzerland Matthias Suhr, director of EuroAirport near Basel discusses the merits of operating in a bi-national environment, how the airport has acquired the latest industry accreditation, and how the pharmaceutical industry is changing the very nature of cargo and freight services. EuroAirport are in the process of establishing a new terminal.…

Switzerland Roel Van Doren provides a fascinating insight into the interplay between the life sciences and industrial automation sectors in Europe, whilst also detailing Emerson’s footprint in Switzerland and beyond, as well as the company’s latest innovations. We understand you have been European President at Emerson Automation Solutions since 2012. What…

Switzerland The VP of Medtronic’s Benelux, Central Europe, Greece and Israel cluster highlights the global medtech giant’s efforts to position itself as the partner of choice to tackle prevailing global healthcare challenges. Medtronic is famous for the concept of “value based healthcare”. Medtronic’s global CEO Omar Ishrak recently said that it…

Switzerland The southern Swiss canton of Ticino does not have the life science reputation of Basel, Zurich or Geneva, but benefits from an open business environment, strategic location, and a thriving network of pharmaceutical SMEs. “Ticino is really a perfect example of the excellence of Swiss SMEs in the pharma industry, as…

Switzerland Markus Arigoni, CEO of Ticino-based micronization specialists Micro-Macinazione, describes the scope of the company’s operations, the enlargement of the firm’s R&D capacities, and emerging trends in the micronization niche. Micro-Macinazione SA was founded back in 1970 and has subsequently developed into one of Europe’s most renowned providers of micronization of…

Switzerland Gabriel Haering, CEO of API manufacturer Cerbios, highlights the importance of “Swiss-ness” to the company’s brand, their attentiveness to diversification and scaling the value chain, and the future prospects for Swiss CMOs. Cerbios is renowned for its expertise in the process development and contract manufacturing of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and…

Switzerland Susanne Hoeppner, GM of Astellas Switzerland and board member of vips, discusses her key priorities, the culture of Swiss pharma, and the industry-wide push for faster approval times. Ms. Hoeppner, in addition to your role as general manager of Astellas, we understand you also have leadership role within the industry…

Switzerland Treating common skin, hair and scalp conditions with “close to nature” products, the 127-year-old family company Rausch has effective and high quality products, but is working to reposition the brand to engage younger customers. To begin, could you please introduce Rauch and the niche cosmetics segment in which you work?…

Switzerland Diabetes is well managed in Switzerland’s patient-centric healthcare system, yet with new data showing Novo Nordisk’s GLP-1 has strong cardiovascular benefits, the company is working to drive a change in treatment standards. Switzerland has been recognized as the most innovative country in the world, and is known to have a…

Switzerland The managing director of CordenPharma Switzerland elaborates on the role the Swiss facility plays within CordenPharma. He furthermore highlights how the company is tailoring their service offering to cater to the needs of multi-national companies, mid-sized companies as well as start-ups. You worked in various positions in Lonza for 27…

Switzerland The general manager of NNE Switzerland highlights the special pharmaceutical engineering focus of the company, allowing them to anticipate the latest trends and adjust to cater to their clients’ needs. You have seen this affiliate of NNE growing from 12 employees to 152 employees and have spent many years here.…