{"id":25647,"date":"2026-03-02T14:52:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T13:52:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/lifesciencecareerday\/?page_id=25647"},"modified":"2026-04-20T10:31:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T08:31:19","slug":"careers-in-sciences-networking-and-orientation-session-2026","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/lifesciencecareerday\/careers-in-sciences-networking-and-orientation-session-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Careers in Sciences | Networking and Orientation Session | 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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At our upcoming “Careers in Science”<\/strong> networking and orientation session, participants will connect with alumni and invited speakers from a wide range of fields. This is your chance to engage in meaningful discussions, explore diverse career paths, and gain valuable insights and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alumni will be located in three themed zones for easy navigation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zone A:<\/strong> Health & Biomedical Data Research
Biotech, pharma, clinical work, medical devices, bioinformatics, public health<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zone B:<\/strong> Sustainability, Plants & Science\u2013Society 
Sustainable business, agritech, environment, conservation, public policy, science communication, education<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zone C:<\/strong> Innovation, Strategy & Entrepreneurship 
Startups, emerging technologies, IP, strategic management, leadership<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Zone A – Health & Biomedical Data<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
A1. Biomedical Research, Clinical Science & Pharma<\/strong><\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Arnaud FELBER<\/a> \u2013 Teleflex<\/a>
Head of R&D Partnerships & Drug Coating Development<\/td><\/tr>
Axel de TONNAC<\/a> \u2013 Rivia<\/a>
Clinical Solutions Partner<\/td><\/tr>
Christopher DUMAYNE<\/a> \u2013 CSL<\/a>
Principal Scientist in Translational Research<\/td><\/tr>
J\u00e9r\u00e9mie GUIGNARD<\/a> \u2013 Cochlear<\/a>
Senior Manager, Research EMEA<\/td><\/tr>
Karine BIEDERMANN-CIAPALA<\/a> \u2013 CHUV<\/a>
Director of The Center of Experimental Therapeutics<\/td><\/tr>
Laetitia GALEA<\/a> \u2013 Petits Pas Sant\u00e9<\/a> | Xsensio<\/a> | flowbone SA<\/a>
Co-Founder and Project Lead, Regulatory and Clinical Lead & Head of Clinical Affairs<\/td><\/tr>
Pamela VALD\u00c9S<\/a> \u2013 Haya Therapeutics<\/a> 
Manager, Preclinical Project Management & Translational Scientist<\/td><\/tr>
Quentin GASSER<\/a> \u2013 Merck Group<\/a>
Media formulation & USP Compliance<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
A2. Bioinformatics, Biomedical Data & AI in Health<\/strong><\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Allison BURNS<\/a> \u2013 EPFL<\/a>
Bioinformatician at the BICC<\/td><\/tr>
Floriana MISCEO<\/a> \u2013 CHUV<\/a>
Project Manager, Biomedical Data Science Center<\/td><\/tr>
Jean\u2011Paul ABBUEHL<\/a> \u2013 Roche<\/a>
Global AI Strategy Lead<\/td><\/tr>
Luca SANTUARI<\/a> \u2013 Biomedical Data Science Facility, UNIGE<\/a>
Senior Bioinformatician<\/td><\/tr>
Roberto COLOTTI<\/a> – CHUV<\/a>
Director of Operations, Biomedical Data Science Center<\/td><\/tr>
Romain GOSSELIN<\/a> – Gosselin Databio<\/a>
Biostatistician and AI Ethics Expert<\/td><\/tr>
Romain GROUX<\/a> – Hedera Dx<\/a>
Senior Bioinformatics Research Engineer<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
A3. Microbiology, Diagnostics & Laboratory<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Amanda LURASCHI<\/a> \u2013 Resistell<\/a>
Senior Microbiologist<\/td><\/tr>
Azzedine LACHHAB<\/a> \u2013 Labor Team<\/a>
Sales Manager Romandie \u2013 Ticino<\/td><\/tr>
Marion ARUANNO<\/a> \u2013 CHUV<\/a>
FAMH Microbiologist<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
A4. Medtech & Health Marketing<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Evelyne NGUYEN<\/a> \u2013 Cytiva<\/a>
Senior Commercial Marketing Manager<\/td><\/tr>
Emilie JAQUI\u00c9RY<\/a> \u2013 Eli Lilly and Company<\/a>
Sr Brand Manager Alzheimer’s Disease<\/td><\/tr>
Ma\u00efra SEIDL<\/a> \u2013 Medtronic<\/a>
Affera Marketing Manager, Western Europe<\/td><\/tr>
Susanne OBERLE<\/a> – Sanofi<\/a>
Franchise Lead Pediatric Vaccines Switzerland<\/td><\/tr>
Tanja HAUSHERR<\/a> \u2013 cdots<\/a>
Senior consultant in regulatory affairs<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
A5. Global Health &<\/strong> Therapeutic Innovation<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Beata KUSMIDER<\/a> \u2013 Medicines for Malaria Venture<\/a>
Manager, Program Leadership<\/td><\/tr>
Dominique BESSON<\/a> \u2013 Medicines for Malaria Venture<\/a>
Associate Director, Discovery Data & Alliance Management<\/td><\/tr>
Robin DENHARDT ERIKSSON<\/a> \u2013 Medicines for Malaria Venture<\/a>
Manager, PK\/PD Modelling<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Zone B – Sustainability, Plants & Science\u2013Society<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
B1. Sustainability, Sustainable Business, AgriTech, Environment & Conservation<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Andrzej KURENDA<\/a> \u2013 Vivent Biosignals<\/a>
Chief Scientific Officer (CSO)<\/td><\/tr>
David NUSBAUMER<\/a> \u2013 AKYmed<\/a> | Sustainable Ocean Alliance<\/a> | Solar Impulse Foundation<\/a>
Expert in Animal Reproduction & Conservation<\/td><\/tr>
\u00c9lise BLATTI<\/a> \u2013 WWF<\/a>
Project Manager<\/td><\/tr>
Jean Enno CHARTON<\/a> \u2013 Merck KGaA<\/a>
Head of Sustainable Business Transformation<\/td><\/tr>
Marie\u2011Sophie RENEVIER<\/a> \u2013 Federal Office for the environment<\/a>
Water Quality Specialist<\/td><\/tr>
Max KR\u00dcGER<\/a> \u2013 Spectrum Value Management<\/a> & Agrosustain<\/a>
Investment Manager & Board Member<\/td><\/tr>
Pierrick BURI<\/a> \u2013 Swiss Armed Forces<\/a>
Deputy Head of Environment and Sustainability for Defence<\/td><\/tr>
Sandra JOHNSON<\/a> \u2013 Independent
Consultant<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
B2. Science Communication, Education & Science\u2013Society<\/strong><\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Anne-Laure PITTET<\/a> \u2013 Institute of Global Health, University of Geneva<\/a>
Coordinator & Lecturer, CAS in Health Promotion & Community Health<\/td><\/tr>
Aude RAPET<\/a> \u2013 Swiss 3RCC<\/a>
Scientific Officer<\/td><\/tr>
Aur\u00e9lie LATTION<\/a> \u2013 Global Stress & Resilience Network (GSRNet)<\/a>, Neuracademia<\/a>
Science Mediator, Author of illustrated children\u2019s books & Coordinator<\/td><\/tr>
Inessa PETERS<\/a> \u2013 LabWissen GmbH<\/a>
Gr\u00fcnderin & Empower-Expertin<\/td><\/tr>
Patrycja LURIE<\/a> \u2013 University of Geneva<\/a>
Coordinator, PhD School in Life Sciences<\/td><\/tr>
Ruth DEBERNARDI<\/a> \u2013 Forest and Food Sciences HAFL<\/a> | HEP Vaud<\/a>
Lecturer<\/td><\/tr>
Tanika BAWA<\/a> \u2013 Infinity Communications<\/a>
Junior Medical Copywriter<\/td><\/tr>
Veneta GERGANOVA<\/a> \u2013 Unframe Agency<\/a>
Co-Founder, Science Communications Specialist<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Zone C – Innovation, Strategy & Entrepreneurship<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
C1. Innovation, Startups & Tech Entrepreneurship<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Anthony (Youri) Aho<\/a> \u2013 PB&B<\/a>
CEO & Co\u2011Founder<\/td><\/tr>
Ana Claudia MARQUES<\/a> \u2013 Novigenix SA<\/a>
IP Manager<\/td><\/tr>
Kyriakos KOKKORIS<\/a> \u2013 SYKK AI<\/a>
Co\u2011Founder<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
C2. Strategy, Societal Impact & Leadership<\/strong><\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Colette BICHSEL<\/a> \u2013 CSEM<\/a> (Swiss technology innovation center)<\/em>
Expert<\/td><\/tr>
Galyna PIDPRUZHNYKOVA<\/a> \u2013 Independent<\/a>
Strategy Consultant, Executive & Conscious Leadership Coach<\/td><\/tr>
Ksenia TUGAY<\/a> \u2013 Groupe Mutuel<\/a>
Strategic Project Manager<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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