We have a clear mission at Pivot Park: by investing in building a world-class biopharmaceutical R&D infrastructure, we create the perfect conditions for new companies, young companies and established companies to grow. This in turn supports the development of a dynamic pharma-based knowledge community so that together we improve global health.
Pivot Park is located in entrepreneurial Oss, the spiritual home of the Dutch pharmaceutical industry. This is the ideal place to attract talent, spark new ideas and support growth, while at the same time offering an unmatched work-life balance.
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Leaders in Life Sciences – #67 Klaas Poelstra and Laura Heitman
In the Leaders in Life Sciences podcast, our host Henk Jan Out engages in conversations with leaders of now and soon in the life sciences sector. This episode’s guest is Klaas Poelstra and Laura Heitman.
Pedro Hermkens Stipend awarded to Miguel Rodríguez Fuentes
Miguel Rodríguez Fuentes of Sublin Therapeutics has been awarded the 2026 Pedro Hermkens Stipend. The stipend supports his Master’s programme in Bioinformatics and Biostatistics, helping him further develop skills that contribute to both his professional growth and innovation at Sublin Therapeutics.
Key insights from the Summer Course Essentials of Drug Discovery
From 15 to 19 June, Radboud University, in collaboration with HAN University of Applied Sciences, Crossfire Oncology and Pivot Park, organized the Summer Course Essentials of Drug Discovery, an inspiring programme that offered participants a broad and practical insight into the journey from an early scientific idea to a potential therapy.
Aspen Oss and Pivot Park ready to start construction of the fit-out of the Panther building
Pivot Park and Aspen Oss have taken another major step forward in the development of the Panther building at Pivot Park. With the construction agreement with Dura Vermeer now officially signed, works on the campus are expected to start on 15 June 2026.
Pivot Park is at the centre of a vibrant ecosystem of universities, educational and research institutes and centres of excellence working in similar and related fields. Thanks to this, we can offer a range of academic, research and business education opportunities to employees of companies at Pivot Park and students at external institutions.
The development of medicines in Oss began one hundred years ago. It was then that the foundations were laid for what would become a flourishing pharmaceutical sector in the Netherlands, leading to groundbreaking discoveries such as insulin and the anti-conception pill.
Today, the entire chain is still represented in Oss, from early-stage research to the commercial scale production of medicines. Working in Oss, we focus on the health of people all over the world. Employees at dozens of companies large and small put their heart and soul into new medicines, products and services that will improve lives worldwide. Together, our strength lies in our combination of broad knowledge about the development of medicines and a thorough understanding of the requirements of high-quality production.
This shared past and common values stimulate strong bonds among everyone who works in pharmaceuticals in Oss. We build on qualities, expertise and networks that go back decades. And with a wide variety of pharmaceutical companies, suppliers and scientific institutions all located nearby, we offer an attractive business climate and an excellent basis for international collaboration.
We are proud to work together to create a better and healthier future for all, a collaboration that in turn fuels growing employment: today, most pharmaceutical jobs in the Netherlands are in Oss. Here we connect talent and companies and stimulate entrepreneurship, while our expert employees are our most important asset. Their drive ensures that Oss has an influence on health all over the world.
Pharma in Oss offers endless opportunities to startups and talent in a city and region that is a joy to live and work in. We are committed to collaboration and sustainable and successful entrepreneurship. Oss’s pharmaceutical companies are intrinsically competitive while also being committed to quality and safety. This, plus their focus on new health solutions and contemporary technology, makes us a leader in our pursuit of a better life for people worldwide.