We are delighted to announce Mark Ypinga as the new Chief Business Officer (CBO) of Pivot Park. In his new role, Mark will collaborate closely with our team, partners and the many inspiring companies on campus to scale the ecosystem, attract new opportunities and strengthen Pivot Park’s international profile.

“I am very happy to introduce myself as the new Chief Business Officer at Pivot Park and look very much forward to joining the park’s community of innovative companies and entrepreneurs.

My focus will be on supporting your growth, fostering collaboration, and further strengthening Pivot Park’s position as a national and international hub for biopharma.

With over 20 years of global biopharma leadership experience, complemented by consulting and cross-sector roles, and having lived and worked across four continents, I aim to bring both a strategic perspective and a pragmatic approach to help accelerate opportunities for all companies at the park.

In the coming weeks, I look forward to meeting many of you in person, hearing your priorities, and exploring how Pivot Park can best support your ambitions. Please don’t hesitate to reach out—I would be very happy to connect.”

Erwin Wurm | Am I a House?

For the first time, the artist shows a cross-section of his work, from Narrow Furniture to One Minute Sculptures, within the walls of a historic building. Villa Constance, a former home that today houses Museum Jan Cunen, is not only a location but also part of the conversation. Because what exactly is a house?

#100YEARSPHARMAFUTURE

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.