25th BioPharma Clinical Trials Nexus

April 29th & 30th 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel, Zurich Airport, Switzerland

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Driving Innovation and Collaboration in Clinical Trials



The 25th BioPharma Clinical Trials Nexus is an invitation-only, executive-level event that brings together senior clinical trial leaders from pharmaceutical and biotechnology organizations alongside carefully selected solution providers shaping the future of clinical research.

Designed to move beyond the traditional trade show model, the Nexus creates a purpose-driven environment focused on knowledge exchange, peer-to-peer dialogue, and meaningful collaboration. The agenda is thoughtfully curated to address the most pressing challenges facing clinical trials today, while highlighting emerging trends, and innovative approaches that are already delivering measurable impact.

Join us to exchange groundbreaking ideas, discover practical strategies from successful trailblazers, and play an active role in influencing the direction of the clinical trials industry.

A Premium, All-Inclusive Experience

Every delegate is treated as a VIP. From curated networking sessions to thoughtfully designed experiences, the Nexus fosters both professional engagement and personal comfort, creating the ideal atmosphere for productive dialogue and lasting connections.

Leading Conversations in Clinical Innovation

This is not a conventional tradeshow. The Nexus is purposefully structured to bring together senior clinical trial leaders in a focused setting that supports informed dialogue, peer learning, and meaningful professional exchange.

Curated One-to-One Engagements

Connect with fellow delegates through dedicated one-to-one meetings available throughout the day. This flexible format allows you to engage at your own pace, explore strategic collaborations, exchange insights, and maximize the value of every interaction.

Who Should Attend?

By Seniority Level

Top Management
(C-Suite, Presidents)
Senior Management
(VPs, Heads)
Middle Management
(Directors, Managers)
Others
30%
43%
22%
5%
  • Clinical Operations
  • Clinical Trials
  • Clinical Development
  • Clinical Research
  • Clinical Innovations
  • Clinical Outsourcing
  • Clinical Site Engagement
  • Clinical Site Management
  • Patient Centricity
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Patient Affairs
  • Clinical Data Management
  • Clinical Vendor Management
  • Decentralized Clinical Trial Operations
  • Clinical Study Operations
  • eClinical Operations
  • Patient Recruitment and Retention
  • Clinical Strategy
  • Clinical Database
  • Clinical Quality Operations
  • Clinical Management
  • Patient-Centered Outcomes Research
  • Clinical Procurement
  • Patient and Community Educator
  • Patient Inclusion and Health Equity

Our Industry Leaders

Connect with the visionaries defining tomorrow’s clinical trials

Pilar de la Rocha Mur
Pilar de la Rocha Mur

VP, Head of EMEA

BeOne Medicines

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Mark Doyle
Mark Doyle

Founder

A Life in a Day

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Iris Maréchal
Iris Maréchal

CEO and co-founder

THEREMIA

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Alexander Pieper
Alexander Pieper

Head of Late Development Statistics

Evidenze Germany GmbH

LinkedIn
Anita Phillips
Anita Phillips

Senior Project Manager

Dr. Vince Clinical Research

LinkedIn
Leopold Sellner
Leopold Sellner

Senior Medical Director, Global Clinical Lead

Takeda

LinkedIn
Dr. Kavita Gaadhe
Dr. Kavita Gaadhe

Clinical Data Management Lead

ITM Isotope Technologies Munich SE

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Nikolina Vachtsevanou
Nikolina Vachtsevanou

Clinical Trials Leader

CDR-Life Inc.

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Rasmus Hjorth
Rasmus Hjorth

Patient Engagment Director

James Lind Care

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Mihaela Nosca
Mihaela Nosca

Director Clinical Compliance

CSL

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Gerald Y Minuk MD
Gerald Y Minuk MD

President and CEO

Refuah Solutions Ltd.

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Gerd Möller
Gerd Möller

Spokesperson for the Medical Affairs Department

German Society for Pharmaceutical Medicine (DGPharMed e. V.)

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Katy Kerschen
Katy Kerschen

Director, Global Clinical Operations, Lung Cancers

Novocure

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Leuthold, Luc Alexis
Leuthold, Luc Alexis

Clinical Innovation Manager

Novartis

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Sabine De Ducla
Sabine De Ducla

Clinical Operations Country Head

Roche

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Fahad Jameel
Fahad Jameel

Medical Lead - Cardiometabolic, Region Emerging Markets

Novo Nordisk

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Cornelia Baumgartner
Cornelia Baumgartner

Clinical Operations Manager

T-CURX

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Remco M. Diab, MD, MSc
Remco M. Diab, MD, MSc

Sr. Dir. Lead Global Safety Officer Immunology & Inflammation

Sanofi

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Andreas Panteli
Andreas Panteli

Director, Clinical Trial Recruitment / Operations

Novartis

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Angelica Torti
Angelica Torti

Medical Director France

Orphalan

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Ilaria Piubelli
Ilaria Piubelli

Head, Global Patient Advocacy, Corporate Affairs

Novo Nordisk

LinkedIn
Jordi Guitart, PhD
Jordi Guitart, PhD

VP of Artificial Intelligence Health & Pharma

M47 Labs & international Fiducia, S.L.

LinkedIn
Nora Rösch, PhD, MBA
Nora Rosch, PhD, MBA

Global Medical Lead - Global Health Unit

Sanofi

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Gary K. Zammit, PhD
Gary K. Zammit, PhD

President and CEO

CLINILABS

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JENNIFER ONWUMEH -OKWUNDU MD MSC
JENNIFER ONWUMEH -OKWUNDU MD MSC

Director Clinical Scientist Emerging markets (Evidence Generation)

Pfizer

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Thierry Schulmann
Thierry Schulmann

Senior Director Medical Strategy

Sumitomo Pharma Switzerland

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Dr. Rosita, Ed.D
Dr. Rosita, Ed.D

Associate Director, Global Clinical Trial Lead

Takeda Pharmaceuticals

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Catherine Cheung
Catherine Cheung

Director of Clinical Operations

Gilead Sciences

LinkedIn
Eric Hajjar
Eric Hajjar

Project Lead – Serious Bacterial Infections

Global Antibiotic R&D Partnership (GARDP)

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Timothe Scharer
Timothe Scharer

Trial Vendor Senior Manager

Novartis

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Rachel Bradley
Rachel Bradley

LIMS Administrator

TDL Trials

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Dr Dragan Urosevic
Dr Dragan Urosevic

Senior Global Program Medical Director SGD

Novartis

LinkedIn
Divesh Kumar
Divesh Kumar

Global Head

Biowelness Lifescience Pvt. Ltd

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Karen Cheng
Karen Cheng

Patient Advisor

MIHRA

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Abraham Roodt
Abraham Roodt

Head of Clinical Trials

TDL Trials

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6 Reasons to Attend

Gain Cutting-Edge Industry Insights

Explore the latest trends, innovations, and strategies through curated case studies, presentations, and expert-led discussions that deliver actionable knowledge.

Learn from Global Experts

Engage directly with pioneering thought leaders and senior professionals shaping the future of their industries, and take away practical strategies you can implement immediately.

Participate Actively, Not Passively

Move beyond observation with interactive presentations, panels, roundtables, exhibitions, poster sessions, and targeted 1:1 meetings. Share your expertise and influence the conversation.

High-Value, Curated Networking

Connect with senior discovery leaders and solution providers in a selective, invitation-only environment - ensuring meaningful, high-impact conversations.

Address Real Challenges

Tackle pressing operational, strategic, and technological issues with actionable solutions. Benchmark approaches, exchange best practices, and explore emerging trends.

Stay Ahead of Industry Trends

Keep pace with the latest scientific, technological, and strategic developments, gaining insights to anticipate change, innovate, and maintain a competitive edge.

What to expect at
the 2026 Edition

Our 2026 agenda revolves around four key themes, carefully designed to address the most critical challenges and opportunities in today’s clinical development landscape. These themes guide discussions, fostering innovation, collaboration, and strategic execution, and serve as the framework for advancing clinical excellence across the industry.

  • Clinical Operations & Study Start-Up
  • Patient Recruitment, Diversity & Site Partnerships
  • Sponsor–CRO Partnerships & Outsourcing
  • Data, Digital & AI Transformation in Clinical Trials

Industry leaders and innovators who are ready to make things happen:

  • Drive Innovation: Senior executives and innovators actively bringing new technologies and approaches to market.
  • Stay Ahead: Professionals eager to learn about the latest market trends, regulatory shifts, and scientific advancements.
  • Collaborate Strategically: Individuals seeking partnerships to address complex clinical and operational challenges.
  • Accelerate Outcomes: Experts focused on improving trial efficiency, enhancing patient engagement, and shortening study timelines.

Attend 25th BioPharma Clinical Trials Nexus 2026 to:

  • Engage with Industry Leaders: Gain actionable insights from top experts and pioneers driving clinical innovation.
  • Hands-On Learning: Participate in interactive sessions, case studies, and poster sessions to develop practical strategies for your clinical programs.
  • Shape the Conversation: Take an active role in company presentations, panel & roundtable discussions, and targeted 1:1 meetings moving beyond observation to meaningful engagement.
  • Build Strategic Connections: Network in a curated environment designed to foster collaborations, partnerships, and lasting professional relationships with key decision-makers and innovators.

Our Partners

Our Previous Partners

Our Media Partners

Showcase Your Solutions at BioPharma Clinical Trials Nexus

Limited opportunities are available to present your expertise, exhibit new technologies and solutions, and moderate high-level discussions. Connect with the active and curious leaders of life science, pharma, and biotech, and position your organization at the forefront of clinical innovation.

At the 26th BioPharma Clinical Trials Nexus, your participation is active, not passive. Move beyond observation and engage directly with industry decision-makers through presentations,panel/ roundtable discussions, poster sessions, and targeted 1:1 meetings. This is your chance to shape the conversation, share your expertise, and build meaningful partnerships that drive real impact.

Schedule At a Glance

8:00 am - 8:15 am
Registration
8:15 am - 8:20 am
Welcome & Chairperson Address
8:25 am - 8:45 am
Presentation 1
8:50 am - 9:10 am
Presentation 2
9:15 am - 10:10 am
Panel Discussion 1
10:15 am - 11:45 am
Networking Break
11:45 am - 12:05 pm
Presentation 3
12:10 pm - 12:30 pm
Presentation 4
12:35 pm - 12:55 pm
Presentation 5
1:00 pm - 1:40 pm
Lunch Break
Hot Buffet Lunch will be Served.
1:40 pm - 2:00 pm
Presentation 6
2:05 pm - 3:00 pm
Panel Discussion 2
3:05 pm - 3:25 pm
Presentation 7
3:30 pm - 3:55 pm
Presentation 8
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Networking Break
5:35 pm - 5:40 pm
Closing Remarks
8:00 am - 8:15 am
Registration
8:15 am - 8:20 am
Welcome & Chairperson Address
8:25 am - 8:45 am
Presentation 1
8:50 am - 9:10 am
Presentation 2
9:15 am - 10:10 am
Panel Discussion 1
10:15 am - 11:45 am
Networking Break
11:45 am - 12:05 pm
Presentation 3
12:10 pm - 12:30 pm
Presentation 4
12:35 pm - 12:55 pm
Presentation 5
1:00 pm - 1:40 pm
Lunch Break
Hot Buffet Lunch will be Served.
1:40 pm - 2:00 pm
Presentation 6
2:05 pm - 3:00 pm
Panel Discussion 2
3:05 pm - 3:25 pm
Presentation 7
3:30 pm - 3:55 pm
Presentation 8
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Networking Break
5:35 pm - 5:40 pm
Closing Remarks

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Venue

Radisson Blu Hotel

Name: Radisson Blu Hotel

Address: Zurich Airport, Rondellstrasse, 8058 Zurich, Switzerland

Wi-Fi: Free

Parking: Available on-site

Hotel Reservation Link: We will be sharing a reservation link to help you secure accommodation at a special discounted rate.

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