About the speaker: Thomas is a senior manager with 23 years in the pharmaceutical industry, including 19 at Roche. An Organic Chemist with a PhD, PostDoc, and MBA, he excels in Process Development for Drug Substances and global external manufacturing. He’s known for his inspiring leadership, cross-cultural collaboration, and effective, innovative approaches in high-pressure environments. Thomas is based in Germany.

About the company: Roche, officially F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG, is a Swiss multinational healthcare company headquartered in Basel. Founded in 1896 by Fritz Hoffmann-La Roche, it has evolved into one of the largest pharmaceutical companies worldwide. Roche is renowned for its significant contributions to the healthcare industry, especially in the development of innovative pharmaceuticals and diagnostic technologies. Its diverse product portfolio includes groundbreaking treatments in oncology, immunology, infectious diseases, ophthalmology, and diseases of the central nervous system. Roche also plays a pivotal role in personalized healthcare, leveraging advanced diagnostics to tailor treatments to individual patients.

Number of Employees: 103,600

Revenue: 70.86 billion EUR