On 22 April, we will welcome a Swiss Biotech / Life Sciences & Health delegation as part of an international mission taking place from 20 to 22 April, organised by, among others, the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO), Health~Holland, the Swiss Embassy, Novartis, Roche and Switzerland Global Enterprise. In addition to the visit to Pivot Park, the delegation will also visit Leiden Bio Science Park, Novartis, and the High Tech Campus Eindhoven, making this mission a broadly supported national initiative.
Alongside the Swiss participants, representatives are also expected from, among others, various ministries (Economic Affairs, Foreign Affairs, and Health, Welfare and Sport), science parks, Regional Development Agencies (ROMs), TNO, and industry associations.
The programme is scheduled from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm and will include the following topics:
• Ecosystem & market insights (including Pharma Delta; Dutch and Swiss perspectives)
• Company presentations & pitches
• Round table discussion – building start-ups (Switzerland vs the Netherlands)
• Site tours & introduction to Pivot Park
• Matchmaking & networking
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.