
Swiss-Chinese Life Sciences Forum
Shaping the Future of Life Sciences: Swiss-Chinese Collaboration in Innovation and Biotechnology
We are delighted to welcome you to the 8th Swiss-Chinese Life Sciences Forum, a premier platform for fostering dialogue, collaboration, and innovation between Switzerland and China in the rapidly evolving biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors.
As global leaders in life sciences, Switzerland and China continue to push the boundaries of medical and biotechnological advancements. This year’s forum will explore emerging trends in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, offering insights into the dynamic market environments and research ecosystems. Experts will share perspectives on the latest developments in R&D, regulatory landscapes, and investment trends that are shaping the future of life sciences.
Beyond market insights, the forum will highlight the importance of cross-border partnerships and collaboration. With growing interconnectivity between Swiss and Chinese institutions, industries, and investors, we will discuss best practices in fostering joint research initiatives, business expansion strategies, and regulatory harmonization efforts.
Furthermore, we will address the opportunities and challenges faced by startups and innovation ecosystems. From access to funding and talent to navigating regulatory frameworks, our members will gain valuable insights into building successful ventures in Switzerland and China.
Join us to engage in high-level discussions, exchange knowledge, and forge new collaborations that will drive the next wave of life sciences innovation.
Organizers
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Mr. Stephan Weiss, Head Group Audit & Risk Advisory, F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG
Mr. Stephan Weiss, Head Group Audit & Risk Advisory, F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG

Dr. Mark Schiebler
Director Corporate Business Development, F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG
Dr. Mark Schiebler is Business Development Director at Roche. He is responsible for leading a range of licensing projects in Oncology and Research Technologies. He works closely with the research and development organizations to build partnerships for new transformative therapies and discovery platforms. He has more than 15 years of experience in pharma, biotechnology and drug discovery. Previously, he was Team Lead for Lead Generation at Syngenta. For his post-doctoral research, he was the Cambridge Rosetrees Fellow in Nanomedicine. He received his PhD in Immunology from the University of Cambridge and MA in Biology from the University of Oxford.

Dr. Jenny Hao
Operating Partner, Convergence Partners
Jenny is also an active business angel in life science start-ups. She graduated from Capital Medical University in Beijing, China and received MBA from Fairleigh Dickinson University in the US. She also completed programs in biology and management at Harvard University. She is based in Zurich, Switzerland.

Helen Yu Tang (唐昱)
Senior Analyst, China Macro Group
Helen is a public policy expert specializing in China’s social and health policies, with experience in China’s health-related market landscape. She has worked on projects related to the pharmaceutical, MedTech, and broader health industries in China. Prior to CMG, Helen has worked in a boutique consultancy in Beijing serving the industrial sector as well as interned with both the UN in New York and the ILO in Geneva.
Helen holds a BSc. in Economics and Finance from Tsinghua University, School of Economics and Management (SEM) and a MSc. in Science in Social Policy at the School of Policy and Practice at the University of Pennsylvania.
Xiaohua Zhang
Senior Regulatory Affairs Director, Tigermed
Xiaohua Zhang has around 20 years of experience in Regulatory Affairs. She has worked in various sectors, including a local pharmaceutical company in China, a Contract Research Organization (CRO), and a global pharmaceutical company, where she held leadership roles in RA.
Currently, Xiaohua works at Tigermed as the RA Biological Team Leader, overseeing a team of 17 members. In her role, she is primarily responsible for global regulatory strategy and submissions. Xiaohua has extensive experience in managing regulatory affairs for antibodies, cell and gene therapeutic products, and vaccines, both in China and internationally (including regions like the US, EU, South Africa, and Latin America).
Her team is highly experienced in regulatory strategy and has worked closely with regulatory authorities such as the CDE, FDA, EMA, and others. This expertise allows them to support clients in accelerating approval processes in China and other regions worldwide.

Mike Chen
CEO, ACROBiosystems Group