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The newsletter from the central resource
for the Swiss biotech industry

November 2024

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November 21: Informal exchange in Basel

Social partnerships for life science companies

Life Science Cares Switzerland is a newly founded organization with the aim of linking the life science community with local charitable organizations to facilitate access to education for socially disadvantaged people in Switzerland and thereby strengthen the life science industry. Join the apéro and register now.

New database

Locate regulatory and ethical information for clinical research

The European Clinical Research Infrastructure Network, ECRIN, has launched its regulatory and ethical database - RED. This tool is designed to support the European clinical research community with essential resources and guidance. Whether you are planning a multi-country study or expanding an existing project across borders, RED offers precise, up-to-date information to navigate the complexities of clinical study submissions in Europe.

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Connect with 700+ Swiss founders 

Join the Swisspreneur community

Tap into the hive mind of over 700 Swiss startup founders. Exchange on e.g. how to set up contracts for your globally distributed team, or how to best keep your seed round investors up-to-date, and much more...

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Export Award 2025

Internationally successful companies wanted

With the Export Award, Switzerland Global Enterprise honors internationally active companies with an impressive expansion strategy and innovative approach to market cultivation.The award will be presented to a Swiss or Liechtenstein company at a ceremony on the occasion of the International Trade Forum on April 30, 2025, at the Congress Center Basel. Apply by January 15, 2025.

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Discover Dutch-Swiss synergies in life sciences - December 10-12

Connecting the pharma R&D dots for a healthy future

The Global Village platform of the Swiss Biotech Association connects the Swiss biotech hub with other key biotech hubs. International delegations use it at the Swiss Biotech Day, and throughout the year joint working groups, site visits, and a network of biotech decision-makers are formed to strengthen the exchange between Switzerland and other countries and regions. 

 

Discover new partnerships, explore cutting-edge innovations, and strengthen ties between the Swiss and Dutch life sciences ecosystems. Have a look at the program. For more info or registration, please  directly contact Laura Duran or Niels van Leeuwen via email.

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Open for entries until January 31

Time to shine for bioinformaticians

Apply now to gain recognition, showcase your best work to a global audience, and get up to CHF 10,000.

Climate and resources 

Sustainable innovation of chemistry, pharma and life sciences

The recently launched sustainability strategy (only available in German and French) of scienceindustries and its members is presented in a movie and shows the commitment of Swiss companies in this area.

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Selected industry news

  • Ymmunobio honored with 3rd place at the Prix Galien USA Awards - Nov 15
  • Pharvaris: 3rd quarter 2024 financial results and business updates - Nov 13
  • Aurealis Therapeutics: CHF 8M for wound studies and oncology program - Nov 13
  • Nouscom’s immunotherapy has potential to treat Lynch Syndrome - Nov 5
  • InSphero partners with Chayon in South Korea for in vitro technologies - Nov 4
  • LubioScience partners with Zymo Research for sequencing - Oct 29
  • AMYRA: New therapeutic paradigm for gluten-related disorders - Oct 23
  • BioVersys joins EU-funded program for mycobacteria treatments - Oct 22
  • Topadur Pharma strengthens executive team towards IPO - Oct 18
  • LimmaTech & Valneva: FDA Fast Track designation for Shigella vaccine - Oct 16
  • Bioversys: Clinical trial on ventilator associated bacterial pneumonia - Oct 16
  • Cytosurge and Lexogen partner to advance live-cell sequencing - Oct 15
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More interesting reads

  • AlveoliX’ shows how organ-on-chip models could prevent animal trials - Nov 14
  • Swiss chemical and pharmaceutical industry ranks top in sustainability (de) - Nov 11
  • Shape Biopharmaceuticals gets CHF 150K from Venture Kick  - Nov 14
  • Nerai Bio has received the CHF 150,000 investment from Venture Kick - Nov 11
  • Swiss ingenuity shines on TIME's Best Inventions 2024 list - Nov 1
  • Researchers in Ticino decode breast cancer gene function - Oct 24
  • Switzerland records second most patents per capita in Europa - Oct 24
  • Innovate, Collaborate, and Make Medicines Accessible - Oct 4
  • Switzerland remains attractive for talent - Oct 3
  • Switzerland tops the table for innovative capacity - Oct 1

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Selected upcoming events & discounts for our members

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BIO Europe Spring in Milan

Use the Swiss Biotech Pavilion from March 17-19 at Europe's largest partnering conference as your home base for your activities. The official Swiss presence is organized by Switzerland Global Enterprise in close collaboration with the Swiss Biotech Association. As Swiss Biotech Association member you benefit from discounts, and the Early Bird deadline expires on November 29. 

Nov 21

BioAlps Networking Day

Meet major players and learn how they tackle sustainability issues linked to health and nutrition in biotech, pharma and foodtech. 

Nov 21

Investing in social partnerships 

Informal exchange linking the life science community with local charitable organizations to facilitate access to education for socially disadvantaged.

Dec 9

Tech4Eva conference

Discuss how to solve issues in the women's lifecycle with current and future  technologies for women’s health – with a focus on maternal health.

Feb 4

Zurich life science day

Join the largest life sciences career fair in Switzerland with 1,000 participants from top universities in Switzerland and more than 100 company representatives.

Feb 12-13

LS2 Annual Meeting

Scientists from all fields of life sciences showcase the outstanding research taking place in Switzerland, its diversity and interdisciplinarity. 

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The Swiss Biotech Association partners with several organizations to provide a perfect mix of education and long-term professional development with discount for our members.

Nov 19

Precision liquid handling

Learn about the new EU joint clinical assessments process and early access programs with focus on the French Reimbursed Early Access Programs.

Nov 20 and Dec 3

Café and croissant: FONGIT life sciences

Get an update of the Geneva startup community, meet with entrepreneurs, and expand your professional network over coffee and croissants.

Nov 21 - May 23, 2025

CAS 'Quality by design'

Get equipped to design and manufacture medicinal products from inception to market, adhering to stringent regulatory guidelines (FDA, EMA).

Dec 2-5

Drug-device products

Workshop on how to set up a PMS system, to know its challenges and opportunities, and to evaluate the safety and performance of a medical device.

Dec 3

Managed access programs

Discussions and practical strategies on navigating the complexities of orphan drug access programs with industry experts.

Dec 20 - Mar 1, 2025

International health management foundations

Know the building blocks of health systems in an ever-changing globalized world, and issues confronting managers.

Jan 6 - Mar 21, 2025

Economic evaluation in health care

Learn how to appraise health interventions prospectively and retrospectively using the tools and instruments of economic evaluation.

Jan 28 - Jun  26, 2025

CAS Management in life sciences

Explore the entire development process of therapeutic interventions, from initial planning to commercialization, and learn about leadership and management.

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The latest Swiss biotech jobs

  • Laboratory technician @ Institut de formulation des vaccins
  • Laboratory Technician @ InSphero
  • Life science consultant @ Solvias
  • Senior project manager @ CRB Group
  • Senior Validation Engineer @ Thermo Fisher Scientific Biologics
  • Several positions @ Monte Rosa Therapeutics

Post your open jobs on our well-visited website
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Moreover, we encourage you to stay informed by subscribing to the latest updates and news from these invaluable biotech resources:


Biotech news

  • Newsletter «POINT - Aktuelle Biotechnologie» (German) by scienceindustries
  • Bio SmartBriefs
  • Industrial Biotech SmartBriefs
  • EuropaBio newsletters
  • European Biotechnology

Regulatory issues

  • Swissmedic updates
  • European Medicines Agency updates

Intellectual property

  • World Intellectual Property organization

Swiss regional organizations promoting competitive advantages

  • Agire
  • Basel Area Business & Innovation
  • Basel Chamber of Commerce
  • BioAlps
  • Canton of Vaud Chamber of Commerce and Industry
  • Farma Industria Ticino
  • Greater Geneva Bern Area
  • Greater Zurich Area
  • Life Sciences Cluster Basel
  • St. Gallen Bodensee Area
  • Switzerland Global Enterprise

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