Online event
Export opportunities in Europe's life sciences market: Germany, Switzerland and Spain
Thursday 12 November at 11:00AM
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Looking to expand in Europe? Join this webinar for practical insights into three major life sciences markets, covering regulation, market access, routes to market, and the opportunities businesses should be watching
What you’ll learn
- Understand the key drivers of demand and growth opportunities for UK life sciences companies in the specific European Markets.
- Identify the regulatory, clinical and market access considerations that can influence successful commercialization in these markets.
- Learn how BIST can support UK Life Sciences companies find customers, partners and networks in the region.
Description
Europe is one of the world's largest life sciences markets, serving over 450 million consumers and supporting healthcare expenditure of more than €1.5 trillion annually. The region is home to world-leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology, diagnostics, medical technology and digital health ecosystems, alongside extensive research, clinical trial and innovation networks. UK companies are finding growing opportunities across areas including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, genomics, AI-enabled healthcare, diagnostics and medical technologies.
This webinar will provide an overview of 3 specific markets in the European life sciences landscape, including routes to market, regulation, market access considerations and emerging commercial opportunities. You will hear directly from BIST specialists in Switzerland, Spain and Germany, who will share practical insights on their markets and the opportunities available to UK exporters.
The session will also explore some of the key challenges your company could face when exporting to Europe and the EU, including support BIST can provide. You will gain practical advice on developing an effective European market entry and growth strategy, and learn how BIST Europe can help connect you with customers, partners and networks across the region.
Speakers
Marie Gow
Senior Trade Officer, BIST Switzerland
Marie is based in Geneva and has more than 20 years' experience in leading BIST’s Trade work on life sciences in Switzerland, with a particular focus on biopharma and engineering biology. Her role includes supporting UK companies to access export opportunities in the Swiss market, as well as promoting UK capabilities to Swiss buyers, investors and research institutions. Marie also covers CERN and UN procurement, helping UK businesses compete for major international contracts. She works with companies, regulators and policymakers to address trade barriers, shape future markets and create the conditions for innovative technologies to scale and succeed in Switzerland.
Shona Brown
Senior Trade and Investment Adviser, BIST Spain
Shona Brown began her career in the commercial team in the British Embassy in Madrid in 2005. Since 2012 she has been working in the Life Sciences sector leading many projects related to healthcare. She has particular interest in Medtech/AI/Digital Health and Sustainability. Her job involves engaging with many different stakeholders in both Spain and the UK from government, industry, science and the healthcare sector. She supports British companies expand their business in Spain and Spanish companies who want to grow their business in the UK.
Shona was educated in Scotland and speaks fluent Spanish, German and English. Prior to working in the Embassy she worked in the private sector.
Jessica Griffiths
Lead for Biotech and Pharma for UK Trade and Investment in Spain, FCDO
Jessica Griffiths leads the UK Government's trade and investment work for the Biotech, Pharma and Chemicals sectors in Spain and is based at the British Consulate in Barcelona. She supports UK life sciences companies to identify commercial opportunities, build partnerships, break down market barriers and expand into the Spanish market; while also helping Spanish companies explore investment and collaboration opportunities in the UK. Jessica works across key sector sub-areas, such as, clinical trials, genomics, vaccines, advanced therapies, oncology and drug discovery and development. She has over 10 years experience supporting UK exporters, inward investors and strategic partnerships through activities such as bespoke meeting programmes, company events, trade congress support (e.g. BioSpain), building partnerships with public and private contacts in Spain, and social media campaigns. Her background is in diplomacy, consulting, NGO work internationally, therapy and mental health community work, and she has worked in Switzerland, the Maldives, UK, and Spain.
Joanna McCarter PHD
Life Sciences Trade Adviser, British Embassy Berlin
Joanna McCarter, PhD, is a Life Sciences Trade Adviser at the British Embassy in Berlin, where she supports UK life sciences companies entering and expanding in the German market and helps strengthen UK-Germany collaboration across healthcare, biotechnology, medical technology, diagnostics and digital health. She works closely with stakeholders from government, industry, academia and healthcare to identify opportunities for innovation, partnership and trade. Her particular interests include digital health, AI and femtech. Prior to joining the Embassy this year, she worked in the private sector.