From 12:00 to 13:00

September 26^th: Uta Schütz (-Helmrich) – Head Quality Assurance at Boehringer Ingelheim , in the Kollegienhaus - Regenzzimmer 111 

October 17^th: Anna Marsano – Group Leader DBM, in the ZLF seminar room, 2.OG

November 7^th: Ivan Marin – Group Leader and Head DBM, in the ZLF seminar room, 2.OG

November 28^th – Flurina Pletscher - Senior Health Data Solutions Partner at Roche, in the ZLF seminar room, 2.OG

Organised by PhD reps from the Biozentrum, Pharmazentrum & with the support of the Biozentrum, University of Basel and the Innovation Office, University of Basel.

Roche CEO Interview & Panel with Leaders from Roche and McKinsey & Company

Join us on October 22 at 17:30 in the Maurice E. Müller Saal (Biozentrum) for an exclusive opportunity to learn from top voices in science, consultancy and industry leadership.

Part I: Executive Interview
"Decision-Making in Uncertain Times: How Leaders Drive Innovation and Change"
An in-depth conversation with Thomas Schinecker, CEO of Roche, on navigating ambiguity, making high-stakes decisions, and driving transformation.
→ Followed by Q&A

Part II: Panel Discussion
"Beyond the 'I': Collaborative Leadership in a Complex Biotech World"
A panel featuring leaders from Roche and McKinsey & Company on collaboration, leadership evolution, and career pivots.
→ Followed by Q&A

Confirmed Speakers:

• Thomas Schinecker, CEO, Roche
• Ralf Altenburger, SVP, Cell & Gene Therapy, Roche
• Lauriane Cabon, Group Leader, IHB, Roche
• Alberto Loche, Partner, Life Sciences Practice, McKinsey & Company

After the discussions, we warmly invite you to join us for an apéro and networking session. This will be a relaxed setting to continue conversations, exchange ideas, and connect with fellow students, researchers, and, of course, our speakers over drinks and snacks.

Location: Maurice E. Müller Saal, Biozentrum
Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025 | 17:30 - 19:00 | Doors open 17:15