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.


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Programm Details

09:00
Doors open/arrival
09:30
Welcome
Ms. Couzette Kleynhans, Head International Public Affairs, Novartis
Mr. Stephan Weiss, Head Group Audit & Risk Advisory, F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG
09:35
Introduction of speakers
Mr. Gabriel Schweizer, Moderator
09:40
Roche Corporate Business Development and Commitment to China Innovation
Dr. Mark Schiebler, Director Corporate Business Development, F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG
10:10
We are Converging: Unlocking Growth Through Cross-Border Partnerships
Dr. Jenny Hao, Operating Partner, Convergence Partners
10:25
Policy and Market Trends Shaping China’s Health Sectors Before the 15th Five-Year Plan
Ms. Helen Yu Tang, Senior Analyst, China Macro Group
10:55
Balancing Speed and Compliance: China's Evolving Regulatory Landscape for the Fast-Growing Life Sciences Sector
Ms. Xiaohua Zhang, Senior RA (Regulatory Affairs) Director, Global Head of Biological product registration, Tigermed
11:10
Market entry and development of the EU market
Mr. Mike Chen, CEO, ACROBiosystems Group
11:25
Break
11:45
Panel discussion followed by Q&A
12:25
Closing
Ms. Couzette Kleynhans, Head International Public Affairs, Novartis
Mr. Stephan Weiss, Head Group Audit & Risk Advisory, F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG
12:30
Apéro
13:30
End of event
Speakers
Dr. Mark Schiebler

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

Dr. Jenny Hao

Operating Partner, Convergence Partners

Jenny has over 20 years’ experience in global pharma and medical device industries managing strategic partnerships and market access.  She had held senior positions at Pfizer, Novartis, Takeda, and Vifor across the US, EU, and China.  Currently, Jenny is Operating Partner at Convergence Partners, a VC firm based in Switzerland.  Besides supporting deal sourcing and due diligence of European life science companies, she leads the advisory business, providing expert support to portfolio companies and strategic partners on business development and cross-border scale-up, focusing on Europe, US, and China.  She has successfully spearheaded partnerships between European and Chinese companies for international expansion.

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)

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

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

Mike Chen

CEO, ACROBiosystems Group

Mr. Chen Yiding, Chairman and CEO of ACROBiosystems Group, has more than 20 years of experience in biotechnology-related product research and development, operation management and international market expansion. With the mission of accelerating biopharmaceutical R&D to market and serving better clinical applications, Mr. Chen is committed to building a cornerstone company that provides key bioreagent products and solutions for the global biopharmaceutical and healthcare industries. In 2010, Mr. Chen founded Beijing Biosystems Co. Under Mr. Chen's leadership, the company will be listed on the GEM board of the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in 2021. In recent years, the company's revenue has grown by more than 20% year-on-year, and it has served more than 10,000 customers, and has successfully established ACROBiosystems, bioSeedin, and Condense Capital, ACROBiosystems and ACRODiagnostics.
Swiss-Chinese Life Sciences Forum 2025
June 11, 2025
09:00-13:30
Novartis Campus, Fabrikstrasse 2, 4056 Basel
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speakers
Dr. Mark Schiebler
Director Corporate Business Development, F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG
Dr. Jenny Hao
Operating Partner, Convergence Partners
Helen Yu Tang (唐昱)
Senior Analyst, China Macro Group
Xiaohua Zhang
Senior Regulatory Affairs Director, Tigermed
Mike Chen
CEO, ACROBiosystems Group
fee
40 CHF (excl. VAT 8.1%) SCCC/SHKBA Member / VISCHER Guest
100 CHF (excl. VAT 8.1%) Non-Member
additional info
This event is organized by the Swiss-Chinese Chamber of Commerce and VISCHER.