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The newsletter from the central resource
for the Swiss biotech industry

July  2025

Why supporting Life Science Cares matters - Bill Burns, Ambassador

Act locally to really make a difference

In his video statement, Bill Burns, former Roche Pharma CEO, biotech board leader, and AMR Action Fund Chair, with 40+ years in life sciences shares his perspective on why supporting Life Science Cares Switzerland and the charitable projects they champion is so meaningful.

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Volunteer with Life Science Cares Switzerland

Make a difference

Life Science Cares Switzerland turns corporate social responsibility into real-world impact. Employees of your company can register for meaningful volunteering opportunities - whether it’s collecting and delivering surplus food, assisting people with a minimal education level with writing and admin tasks, or helping organize a charitable Christmas event. Apply now 

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First quarter highlights in the Swiss biotech industry at a glance

Below info graph summarizes a selection of highlights in the Swiss biotech industry of this year's first quarter. For more info, just click on the info graph.

Biotech Ventures 2025-Q1
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Swiss biotech companies, global biotech investors and industry partners alike benefit from the Swiss Biotech Ventures platform. It is free of charge and matches Swiss biotech companies, global biotech investors, and industry partners to facilitate financing, licensing and research collaborations.

Oct 7-9, 2025, Barcelona

Switzerland is guest country at BIOSPAIN
Join the Swiss delegation at the Swiss biotech pavilion

This is a great opportunity to collectively showcase the innovation power of the Swiss biotech cluster and strengthen your business ties with Spanish biotech leaders. The Swiss Biotech Association will run this Swiss biotech pavilion. Be part of the Swiss biotech country delegation and benefit from increased visibility, a discounted ticket price, or individual booth space.

  • Order a delegate package at CHF 700 (instead of CHF 800), or
  • Order your booth for only CHF 2,000
More info & ordering your presence at BIOSPAIN

FutureHealth Lausanne Innovation Challenge

Showcase your innovation

Apply for the challenge by August 6, pitch to top leaders in life sciences and healthcare on stage and beyond, and win great prizes. Contact Annik Bernet for more info or questions.

Selected industry news

  • Pharvaris: Topline data of pivotal Phase 3 for angioedema attacks treatment - Jul 10

  • Cosmo flash update "Building health confidence" - Jul 8

  • RDP Pharma collaborates with Singapore 's drug development center - Jul 2
  • ten23 health: Alliance for ready-to-use containers in sterile manufacturing - Jun 30
  • Beech Biotech: USD 1.9 million for therapeutic approach for preeclampsia - Jun 27
  • Sophia Genetics launches podcast series to demystify AI in healthcare - Jun 24
  • InSphero: 3D tumor spheroids for colorectal cancer conditions - Jun 19
  • Pharvaris:  Drug potential for bradykinin-mediated angioedema attacks - Jun 16
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Selected upcoming events & discounts for our members

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Bridging preclinical to clinical development

On September 29, we join forces with Labcorp to explore key learnings from biomarker-informed development, showcase cutting-edge analytical technologies for enhanced data collection and interpretation, and examine the integration of multi-omics approaches—all through the lens of real-world experience and case studies that support smarter decision-making.

Become a co-sponsor of the Swiss Biotech Insight event

Join us as co-sponsor to showcase your brand and connect with biotech leaders. Choose from 3 options and contact Marta Gehring:

  • Badge sponsor: CHF 1’800 (incl. VAT)
  • Exhibition spaces: CHF 1'500 (incl. VAT)
  • Break supporter: CHF 890 (incl. VAT)

Join Swiss Pavilions at coming up biotech conferences

Use the official Swiss presence as your home base for your activities at BIO conventions. As Swiss Biotech Association member you benefit from discounts at all conferences:

BIO-JAPAN
Oct 8-10, 2025, Yokohama

BIO-EUROPE
Nov 3-5, 2025, Vienna

Join the Swiss delegation or save 15% 

Nordic Life Science Days: October 12–15

Join the Swiss delegation organized by S-GE and SBH Nordics for the Nordic Life Science Days in Gothenburg for full access, increased visibility, exclusive networking, and visits to AstraZeneca and GoCo. If you prefer to attend the event solo, use our 15% discount code for individual participation. Whether as part of the delegation or independently, don’t miss this key opportunity to meet key industry players and explore potential partnerships in the Nordics. Package options and registration for joining the Swiss delegation or for a solo participation contact us to redeem your 15% discount code.

 

Aug 25-29

Biotechgate Digital Partnering

supports business development with over 1,000 representatives from leading life science companies and investors from around the globe.

Sep 2

Swiss Physiology Meeting

Insight into the physiology of the control of eating and effective treatments of metabolic diseases, and plasticity in the nervous system leading to chronic pain.

Sep 4-5

Swiss Apoptosis & Autophagy Meeting

Includes a Satellite Meeting for students & postdocs and a conference dinner.

Sep 10-13

BIOHK2025

With renowned scientists and industry leaders, exhibition zones and networking.

Sep 11

Swiss Automation

Experts from the field of automation and instrumentation in the medical and life science sector will present their latest insights for their peers. 

Sep 16

Medtech & Pharma Platform Association Conference

Meet global experts from medtech, diagnostics, pharma, and regulatory bodies.

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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.

Aug 25-29

BioMatter: From cytoskeleton to embryo

Cutting-edge interdisciplinary biological researchers meet with local students in a small and intense workshop environment.

Aug 25 - Jun 10, 2026

Drug discovery and clinical development

Become Master of Advanced Studies in Drug Discovery and Clinical Development and join before mid-August.

Sep 1-3

Fundamentals in downstream processing

An introduction to downstream processing with hands-on practical and theory in the field for non-experts in the field.

Sep 3 - May 31, 2027

Regulatory affairs & quality management

An MAS course with insights and practical knowledge from professors who understand the challenges and intricacies of regulatory affairs and quality insurance.

Sep 3 - May 28, 2027

Translational medicine and biomedical entrepreneurship

Turn your passion for biomedical innovation into impact with the Master of Advanced Studies and certificate programs.

Sep 8-10

Basel Computational Biology Conference

[BC]2, Switzerland’s leading event in the domain of Computational Biology and one of the major events of its kind in Europe.

Sep 9

Swiss symposium on healthcare management

Discuss and co-develop solutions and new partnerships to meet the challenges facing Swiss healthcare organizations.

Sep 9-11

Continuous Chromatography for Biotherapeutics

An introduction with hands-on practice with capture and polishing processes for biomolecules. 

Sep 10

Product launch readiness

Join industry leaders as they reveal the secrets to launching a product in life sciences, sharing real-world cases. 

Sep 17 - Apr, 2026

Successfully implementing digital health

Get prepared for the technical, legal, cultural and organizational challenges of digital change.

Sep 22 - May 12, 2026

Management of clinical trials

Applications for this diploma are open until September 1. Join the full course or register for individual modules.

Sep 23

MBA in biotech management

A first of its kind in Switzerland, co-created in collaboration with industry partners.

See all available Academy courses

The latest Swiss biotech jobs

  • Clinical project manager @ LimmaTech Biologics
  • Process expert hygiene @ ten23 health
  • CMC pre-approval regulatory manager @ OM Pharma
  • Technician or associate scientist @ InterAx Biotech
  • Doctoral opportunities in EU research on water in biology @ ORYL Photonics
  • Outreach manager @ SIB Swiss Institute of Bioinformatic
  • Several positions @ Ariceum International
  • Senior Validation Engineer @ Thermo Fisher Scientific Biologics

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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