Breakfast MeetUp

Clinical Trials Operations DACH

A Regional Gathering with The Global Impact

The Clinical Trials Operations isn't just a regional meetup — it's a high-impact platform where innovation meets global clinical strategy.
September 18, 2025
07:30 - 12:00 (CEST)
Hotel Euler, Basel, Switzerland

The DACH region — Germany, Austria, and Switzerland — stands at a forefront of clinical research excellence and driving innovation in global clinical operations.

Robust Infrastructure
Stringent Regulatory
Pioneering Research
Global Strategy

A Power-Packed Breakfast Meetup

Short on time? Big on impact.

This exclusive breakfast meetup is designed for busy professionals who want to gain high-value insights without committing to a full-day event.

  • Kick off your morning with the industry's sharpest minds.
  • Focused discussions over coffee.
  • Network, learn, and leave inspired – all before noon.

Why Clinical Operations Leaders Are Starting Their Day Here?

Transform your morning into a powerhouse of connections, insights, and opportunities

80% DACH Region
20% International Participation
One Morning
Premium Value

Power Breakfast, Meaningful Connection

Start your morning with a dynamic, high-impact breakfast designed for genuine conversations & powerful networking.

Regional Focus, Global Reach

Learn how DACH is setting new standards in clinical trials operations, patient-centric strategies, site & data management.

Big Value, Small Price

Network with top industry leaders, key decision-makers, and forward-thinking innovators — without stretching your budget.

Catalyzing Market Reach

No full-day seminars or endless sessions. In just one focused morning, walk away with the latest insights, new contacts and ideas.

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Is This Breakfast for You?

Here's Who Should Attend:

C-level Executives of Clinical Operations

Leading clinical operations strategy and oversight

Clinical Development and Site Management Experts

Development and site management professionals

Regulatory and Compliance Professionals

Ensuring trials meet all regulatory requirements

Chief Data Officers (CDOs), and AI/ML Experts

Driving data-driven innovation in clinical trials

Co-Chairpersons

Speaker

Eric Hajjar

Project Lead – Serious Bacterial Infections

Global Antibiotic R&D Partnership (GARDP)

Speaker

Andreas Panteli

Director, Clinical Trial Recruitment / Operations / Health Equity

Novartis

Esteemed Speakers

Speaker

Stefano Ferrara

Director, Clinical Science

BeiGene

Speaker

Ekaterina Georgieva

Global Operations Leader | Bioethics Ambassador

Roche

Speaker

Judit Magos PharmD

Clinical Operations Manager

Viatris Innovation GmbH

Speaker

Nurcan Coskun

Director, Program Management Leader

Former Johnson & Johnson

Speaker

Beverly Lui

Former Head, Patient Advocacy and Engagement International Region

Apellis Pharmaceuticals

Speaker

Evdokia (Evita) Papadopoulou

Senior Specialist Quality Operations and Compliance - Expert in Top Global Pharma

Speaker

Ghislaine HEUBERGER

On-Site Clinical Research Associate

University Hospital Basel

Speaker

Cornelia Baumgartner

Clinical Operations Specialist

Cetacea Clinical

Speaker

Sevtap Rowlands

Director of Clinical Operations and Business Development

Bliss Biomedics Clinical Research

Event Schedule

World BI Networking Breakfast

World BI Opening Remarks by Co-Chairpersons

Eric Hajjar, Project Lead – Serious Bacterial Infections, Global Antibiotic R&D Partnership (GARDP)

Andreas Panteli, Director, Clinical Trial Recruitment / Operations / Health Equity, Novartis

Nurcan Coskun

Opening Keynote Presentation: Optimizing Trial Design & Execution

Nurcan Coskun, Director, Program Management Leader, Former Johnson & Johnson

World BI Panel Discussion: Choosing & Managing Your Partners and Vendors: An Informative Session Key Topics:

  • Identifying the Right Partners and Vendors Based on Project Needs
  • Managing Vendor Relationships to Ensure High Performance and Quality
  • Addressing Common Challenges, such as Communication Gaps, Timelines, and Budget Adherence
  • Strategies for Long-Term Collaboration and Vendor Retention

Moderator:- Cornelia Baumgartner, Clinical Operations Specialist, Cetacea Clinical

Panellists:- Judit Magos PharmD, Clinical Operations Manager, Viatris Innovation GmbH

Eric Hajjar, Project Lead – Serious Bacterial Infections, Global Antibiotic R&D Partnership (GARDP)

Andreas Panteli, Director, Clinical Trial Recruitment / Operations / Health Equity, Novartis

Ghislaine HEUBERGER, On-Site Clinical Research Associate, University Hospital Basel

World BICoffee Break: Speed Networking

World BI Strategic Discussion: Integrating Patient-Preferred Benefit-Risk Outcomes into Clinical Trial Design

Panellists:- Stefano Ferrara, Director, Clinical Science, BeiGene

Beverly Lui, Former Head, Patient Advocacy and Engagement International Region, Apellis Pharmaceuticals

Sevtap Rowlands, Director of Clinical Operations and Business Development, Bliss Biomedics Clinical Research

Speaker

Quick Spark Talk: CQV Strategy Alignment with Agile Drug Development

Evdokia (Evita) Papadopoulou, Senior Specialist Quality Operations and Compliance - Expert in Top Global Pharma

World BI Breakfast MeetUp Wrap-Up: How We Improve Future of Clinical Operations ?

Eric Hajjar, Project Lead – Serious Bacterial Infections, Global Antibiotic R&D Partnership (GARDP)

Andreas Panteli, Director, Clinical Trial Recruitment / Operations / Health Equity, Novartis

End of MeetUp

Event Location

Explore Basel And Its Rich Culture,
Architecture, And Cuisine!

Hotel Euler, Basel, Switzerland

Real Stories. Real Impact.
Real Inspiration.

Hear It from Our Satisfied Clients

Servier

I am grateful to connect with the clinical trials community.

UCB (REVE Solutions Consulting)

Clinical Trials Innovation Programme as a whirlwind of insightful discussions and innovative ideas in the realm of Clinical Trials.

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals

I am grateful to be part of Clinical Trials event for the invaluable opportunity. It was a pleasure to engage in learning and fruitful interactions with esteemed industry colleagues and partners.

Cancer Patients Europe (CPE)

The event was excellent. The content of the presentations was spot on and the speakers were high skilled. The location was superb. Everything went perfectly smooth in terms of timing and organisation.

Sumitomo Pharma Switzerland

Good topics, good speakers, mix of Talks and round tables very insightful, excellent location.

Enterprise Therapeutics

It was an excellent meeting. The event is undoubtedly one that attendees should prioritize attending.

NFL BIOSCIENCES

It was a real pleasure being at clinical trials event. Great talks and amazing networking with industry experts who we are planning to stay in touch and perhaps collaborate in the future.

Fortrea Germany GmbH

The event was filled with interesting discussions at the World BI Clinical Trials Innovation Programme in Nice.

Debiopharm

Great experience, very engaging, good topics and great speakers.

MENARINI Group

Thanks to the great organization of Clinical Trials Innovation Programme where we have been hosted, I had the opportunity to meet high-level professionals and learn new knowledge.