Biolingus
At Biolingus, we believe we can make life better for many people in the world, not just in rich countries, but across the globe.
BioLingus is an award-winning Swiss biotech company spearheading the development of oral (sublingual) and mucosal delivery of peptides and proteins. Our technology is "inspired by nature" using applied bio-engineering, resulting in novel bio-mimetic materials for drug delivery. Our company focusses on the development of its own products on the treatment of chronic diseases, such as diabetes, obesity and inflammatory diseases.
BioLingus’ main office is in Switzerland, with satellite companies in Hong Kong and Australia.
See also video made by the Swiss Chinese Chamber of Commerce : https://www.linkedin.com/posts/yvesdecadt_icbc-vischer-gunvor-activity-6737745258496434176-8BZc
BioLingus is an award-winning Swiss biotech company spearheading the development of oral (sublingual) and mucosal delivery of peptides and proteins. Our technology is "inspired by nature" using applied bio-engineering, resulting in novel bio-mimetic materials for drug delivery. Our company focusses on the development of its own products on the treatment of chronic diseases, such as diabetes, obesity and inflammatory diseases.
BioLingus’ main office is in Switzerland, with satellite companies in Hong Kong and Australia.
See also video made by the Swiss Chinese Chamber of Commerce : https://www.linkedin.com/posts/yvesdecadt_icbc-vischer-gunvor-activity-6737745258496434176-8BZc
Yves Decadt
CEOBioprogress
Who We Are
An executive search and talent acquisition specialist with a wealth of experience in the life science business sector
An alternative to the generalist search firms that offer only general search services
Able to find the right talent for you with the right approach and understanding the complexity of the life science industry
Able to build pools helping our clients to attract a long term and sustainable talent pipeline for current and future requirements, placing your company ahead of competition
An executive search and talent acquisition specialist with a wealth of experience in the life science business sector
An alternative to the generalist search firms that offer only general search services
Able to find the right talent for you with the right approach and understanding the complexity of the life science industry
Able to build pools helping our clients to attract a long term and sustainable talent pipeline for current and future requirements, placing your company ahead of competition
Jacob Hoekstra
CEOSam Meredith
Vice PresidentCalciscon AG
Calciscon develops and markets diagnostic devices for the assessment of calcification- and cardiovascular risk to improve disease management of kidney patients worldwide. Our flagship product T50 is the only test capable of accurately predicting the prognosis of a kidney patient. Across 30+ peer-reviewed studies, T50 was demonstrated to accurately predict progression of vascular calcification, cardiovascular events and death. T50 is the only reliable test to individualize the treatment modality of kidney patient to improve prognosis.
Vincent Linder
CEOCARTHAGENETICS SUISSE
CarthaGenetics® provides consulting services to rare diseases, advanced therapies, and orphan drugs companies who want to step in the complex European markets (including Turkey) and the fast-growing North African markets. CarthaGenetics® was founded in 2004 by Philippe Carteron, on the basis of his personal commitment to the treatment of orphan diseases (rare & mostly genetic diseases) across Western Europe, Turkey & North Africa.
CarthaGenetics® has worked for the most prestigious biotech and pharma companies, as Alexion, Alnylam, Amicus, Biogen, BioMarin, FoldRX/Pfizer, Genzyme, Horizon, Insmed, Orchard, PTC, RegenXbio, Shire, Ultragenyx, as well as for Turkish Ministry of Health and Turkish Pharmacist Association (TEB). CarthaGenetics® is focused on innovative medicines, including cell and gene therapies and has 3 main areas of expertise:
1) Speed up the enrollment in Clinical Trial(s) through patient identification in cooperation with CROs:
- Our direct presence in countries with high birth numbers as Turkey, Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco is increasing the chances to complete enrollment in a shorter time.
- Our strong network among Pediatricians, Metabolicians, (Pediatric) Neurologists, Lipidologists, (Pediatric) Nephrologists, Geneticists, Hematologists and Oncologists will speed up patients identification.
2) Early Access Program (EAP or NPP) including Compassionate Use and Named Patient Sales (NPS) in countries where such programs are allowed as for instance:
- ATU in France
- Law 648 / Law 326 in Italy
- Endikasyon Dışı Kullanım Kılavuzu in Turkey
3) Biosimilars of Orphan Drugs for North Africa where there is no Orphan Drug exclusivity, representing a population about 100M. For any question please send us a message on contact@carthagenetics.com or contact us at our Swiss Headquarter +41 22 575 31 31 and visit our website at www.carthagenetics.com
CarthaGenetics® is directly present in Switzerland, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Turkey as well as in Algeria and Tunisia
CarthaGenetics® has worked for the most prestigious biotech and pharma companies, as Alexion, Alnylam, Amicus, Biogen, BioMarin, FoldRX/Pfizer, Genzyme, Horizon, Insmed, Orchard, PTC, RegenXbio, Shire, Ultragenyx, as well as for Turkish Ministry of Health and Turkish Pharmacist Association (TEB). CarthaGenetics® is focused on innovative medicines, including cell and gene therapies and has 3 main areas of expertise:
1) Speed up the enrollment in Clinical Trial(s) through patient identification in cooperation with CROs:
- Our direct presence in countries with high birth numbers as Turkey, Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco is increasing the chances to complete enrollment in a shorter time.
- Our strong network among Pediatricians, Metabolicians, (Pediatric) Neurologists, Lipidologists, (Pediatric) Nephrologists, Geneticists, Hematologists and Oncologists will speed up patients identification.
2) Early Access Program (EAP or NPP) including Compassionate Use and Named Patient Sales (NPS) in countries where such programs are allowed as for instance:
- ATU in France
- Law 648 / Law 326 in Italy
- Endikasyon Dışı Kullanım Kılavuzu in Turkey
3) Biosimilars of Orphan Drugs for North Africa where there is no Orphan Drug exclusivity, representing a population about 100M. For any question please send us a message on contact@carthagenetics.com or contact us at our Swiss Headquarter +41 22 575 31 31 and visit our website at www.carthagenetics.com
CarthaGenetics® is directly present in Switzerland, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Turkey as well as in Algeria and Tunisia

Philippe Carteron de Balmont
General Manager & FounderCEDEM AG
CEDEM AG is a privately-owned international pharmaceutical company. We manufacture and supply healthcare and pharmaceutical products. We work on promoting improved health and wellness through our wide range of groundbreaking food supplements to medical devices and personal care products. Our products range from health supplements such as vitamins, minerals and herbal medicines to medical kits, medical equipment, personal care products and cosmetics. We supply our brand to retailers and wholesale distributors in Europe specially emerging markets.
Rasha Oudeh
CEOHelsinn Pharmaceuticals China
Helsinn is a privately-owned Swiss Pharma Company which, since 1976, has been improving the lives of patients, guided by core family values of respect, integrity and quality. The Group has an extensive portfolio of marketed innovative cancer and rare disease therapies, a robust drug development pipeline and ambitions to further accelerate its growth through in-licensing and acquisition to address unmet medical needs. Helsinn operates a unique integrated licensing business model, achieving success with over 80 long-standing partners in 190 countries, who share our values. The Group’s pharmaceutical business, (Helsinn Healthcare) is headquartered in Lugano, Switzerland with operating subsidiaries in the U.S. (Helsinn Therapeutics US) and China (Helsinn Pharmaceuticals China) which market the Group’s products directly in these countries. The Group has additional operating subsidiaries in Switzerland (Helsinn Advanced Synthesis, an active pharmaceutical ingredient manufacturer) and Ireland (Helsinn Birex Pharmaceuticals, a drug product manufacturer). Helsinn Investment Fund was created to enhance the future of healthcare by providing funding and strategic support to innovative companies.
Enrico Magnani
General ManagerNodes Advisors AG
We are a corporate finance firm committed to advancing the field of Healthcare through advisory,and investments.
We advise and buy-side and sell side corporates and Family offices on investment in Healthcare & life Sciences across Switzerland, Europe and the US.
We advise and buy-side and sell side corporates and Family offices on investment in Healthcare & life Sciences across Switzerland, Europe and the US.
Eliott Harfouche
PartnerNxR Biotechnologies GmbH
NxR Biotechnologies is a boutique global consulting firm assisting life science companies and academic institutions conduct business development or investment initiatives. Particularly, NxR provides services for performing strategic, scientific, and commercial assessments; writing business plans; gathering competitive intelligence; and implementing entrepreneurship projects, partnership and in/out-licensing of conventional or regenerative medicine products, and commercialization deals. Areas of focus encompass the pharmaceutical industry and the white biotechnology industry. In the pharmaceutical industry, NxR focuses on cell-based and gene-based therapeutics, nucleic acid therapeutics, and biologics, in oncology, neurodegenerative diseases, inflammation, and rare diseases. In the white biotechnology industry, areas of specialization comprise sustainable chemicals including biomass conversion, biofuels, and polymers, as well as high value-added fermentation products including amino acids, proteins, and pharmaceuticals. NxR's track record comprises projects with big pharmas, biotechs, generics companies, financial investors, CROs, academia, and start-ups.
Alain VERTES
Managing DirectorREM Analytics SA
REM Analytics is a research and development service organisation, helping our customers develop and commercialise new products fast.
Having developed a series of core proprietary technologies, we deploy them to guarantee our customers the shortest time from concept to market. Our areas of focus are the development of personalised nutrition solutions, active food ingredients, functional cosmetics and agriculture.
Having developed a series of core proprietary technologies, we deploy them to guarantee our customers the shortest time from concept to market. Our areas of focus are the development of personalised nutrition solutions, active food ingredients, functional cosmetics and agriculture.