CEO Memo Therapeutics AG (Utrecht, NL)

“I like the LifeScience ORG CEO community because, it brings CEOs together to discuss relevant topics in small groups with high-profile experts. It is unique because of its focus on biotech CEOs and real-life topics.”

CEO Mestag Therapeutics (Cambridge, GB)

“I have found the LifeScience ORG CEO community inspiring, illuminating and incredibly helpful in navigating the highs, lows and challenges of biotech leadership. The team have created a relevant, experience-driven community supported by interactive talks and master classes, often led by people who have recently been, or actively are, in the trenches.

The community is unique in offering a range of insights with a CEO-experience focus – so content and connections are all relevant and highly valuable. As a life science CEO the community has facilitated connections to peers, enabled peer-to-peer mentorship and discussion of common topics and issues, and helped to increase collective confidence & capability in what can be at times a challenging and lonely role. I would recommend the LifeScience ORG community to all biotech CEOs, whether new in the role or with years’ of experience.”

CEO SynOx Therapeutics (Oxfordshire, GB)

"I like LifeScience ORG because it provides me with access to a dynamic, geographically diverse network of proven leaders who generously contribute their expertise across therapy areas, business models, and modalities... As a leader, it has helped me stay ahead of critical industry shifts, build stronger strategic thinking and most importantly, connect with a community of peers who understand the unique pressures and opportunities of leading in life sciences. It's made me a better leader."

CEO Esobiotec (Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve, BE)

“I like the LifeScience ORG CEO community because it is unique in its commitment to personal and professional growth.

As a life science CEO, it helps me expand my horizons and explore new opportunities within the industry. The community offers a diverse network of talented and experienced professionals, resources, and knowledge sharing that empowers me to make informed decisions, adapt to changing circumstances, and enhance my leadership skills.

This dynamic environment has been truly instrumental in my journey as a first time CEO in the life science field.”

CEO OMass Therapeutics (Oxford, GB)

“I like the LifeScience ORG CEO community because it is rich in both content and network.

It is unique because it is predominantly virtual allowing busy CEOs to get much more out of it.

As a CEO it has helped me with storytelling, board composition and finding a safe space to learn from fellow CEOs.”

CEO of Sensorion (Paris, France)

“Being a CEO can be very lonely and LifeScience ORG provides a large community of other CEOs who are on that same journey and going through the same challenges. It is a safe space where CEOs can ask all the difficult questions in a confidential and trusted setting and get all the answers from the speakers and other members in the community. The speakers are either all well-known life science leaders or thought leaders from the leading business schools and the exchange of insights and experiences during the discussions is really best-in-class. The largely virtual format also fits perfectly into my crowded CEO agenda. LifeScience ORG really is quite unique as such.”

CEO Biotech NewCo Stealth (Oxford, GB)

“The virtue of a highly successful Founder CEO is the unique blend of their in-depth expertise and ability to grow faster than the business, and there is no better way to achieve that than learning through successes and mistakes of others and through bespoke workshops with a community of peers. Life science org provides that.”

CEO One Biosciences (Paris, FR)

“I like LifeScience ORG CEO community because it is a very active community, translated in various virtual conferences (of the highest quality), peer discussions, physical gathering at conferences… with other biotech CEOs throughout Europe.

It is unique because of the energy the team is giving to make it a success and the originality of the various formats of discussion. It gathers successful biotechs from Europe, beyond peers we can meet at local clusters for example.

As a life science CEO it helps me learn from others biotech CEOs and experts. It gives me great perspective on where our industry is going and how to succeed in it. It is a safe haven in such a hectic job.”

CEO CardiaTec Biosciences

"I honestly cannot recommend LifeScience ORG enough – what a brilliant group of CEOs, and one of the few places where you can have close-knit, thoughtful conversations with some of the best minds in the field. For us, it has led to meaningful relationships with advisors, investors, and importantly other CEOs and founders on a similar journey!"

CEO Splice Bio (Barcelona, Spain)

“I value LifeScience ORG because it provides a forum to connect with other CEOs facing challenges similar to mine, in a highly collaborative, open, and supportive environment.

What makes it unique compared to other networks is its strong focus on professional development among peers who share very similar responsibilities. Everyone participates with a genuine willingness both to learn and to contribute to the community.

One of the aspects I appreciate most is how it facilitates meaningful connections within the biotech CEO community. Access to meeting spaces during key healthcare conferences is extremely valuable, not only for helping smaller companies participate effectively in these events, but also for enabling in-person interactions with other members.

Being part of the network has helped me grow as a leader and approach challenges better equipped with new perspectives and tools to contribute to the success of our company.”

CEO TECregen (Basel, CH)

“I like the  LifeScience ORG CEO community because it provides me with a unique opportunity to be in the company of fellow CEOs who are experiencing the same challenges.

Thanks to the great work by Nikolai and his team we are able to hear from a particular high calibre of salient and seasoned life science heavyweights, all of whom are able to very efficiently and effectively disseminate their wisdom.

This experience is priceless for a busy and often lonely CEO.”

CEO OrganOx (Oxford, UK)

“I like the  LifeScience ORG CEO community because it provides me with a unique opportunity to be in the company of fellow CEOs who are experiencing the same challenges.

Thanks to the great work by Nikolai and his team we are able to hear from a particular high calibre of salient and seasoned life science heavyweights, all of whom are able to very efficiently and effectively disseminate their wisdom.

This experience is priceless for a busy and often lonely CEO.”

CEO Scandion Oncology (Stockholm, SE)

“What makes LifeScience ORG so unique is that it is a community of only life science CEOs. The regular discussions are tailored to the specific needs and challenges of life science CEOs and the confidential exchange of insights and experiences with a large and diverse peer group of CEOs has really contributed towards my own CEO role.

The quality and relevance of the speakers and the discussion topics are best-in-class and deliver value not just to first-time CEOs but also experienced entrepreneurs. The community is also a tremendous platform to connect CEOs located in the smaller innovation centres with those in the much larger UK and Continental European ecosystems.”

CEO Mosaic Tx (Cambridge, GB)

“LifeScience ORG has been a tremendous resource for me as a life science CEO.

It is rare to have a community of like-minded CEOs who are all on a journey to solve healthcare’s biggest challenges, to support and inform each other about how best to succeed.

The expert speakers are fantastic, and the learnings can be directly applied to what I do every day.”

CEO Nuclera (Cambridge, GB)

“I like the LifeScience ORG CEO community because it is the only forum that helps me be a better CEO by learning through feedback given to and received from a community of biotech CEOs.”

CEO Confo Therapeutics (Ghent, BE)

“LifeScience ORG is a unique community of biotech CEOs, with valuable workshops hosted by life science industry leaders and unique networking opportunities amongst peers. I especially like the fact that the regular meetings are virtual and that you can chose when to engage and contribute - so the meetings are readily accessible and you can keep it light touch when your schedule is too full. Of course, the more you follow/contribute the more value you will get from it.”

CEO Tolremo (Basel, CH)

“It is a dedicated space away from the day-to-day operations where as CEOs we support each other, think about the bigger picture, and focus on our professional and personal growth.”

CEO CDR Life (Zurich, CH)

“The LifeScience ORG CEO community is a truly unique peer-to-peer forum for CEOs to exchange and benefit from each other’s leadership and other learnings.

It is unique because every member is an active life science CEO in the process of scaling their company and members benefit from very high-quality content and access to industry leaders and other thought leaders.

The range of topics is specific to life science and relevant for CEOs to be successful.

As a life science CEO it really helps me to share with and learn from other people who face similar challenges.”

CEO Oxford Medical Products (Oxford, GB)

“I like LifeScience ORG CEO community because it allows me to discuss topics unique to start up biotech CEOs and often provides useful insight from more mature companies. Discussions and sessions are pitched brilliantly for our stage of company and for where we will be in the coming years.”

CEO Trogenix (Edinburgh, UK)

"The LifeScience ORG is a unique network—a safe space for CEOs to discuss the full spectrum of challenges and opportunities in small, confidential group settings.
The content is carefully considered, highly relevant, and delivered by contributing thought leaders who are well prepared and insightful. The open discussion of both successes and setbacks has been refreshingly honest and detailed—quite the contrast to the bland fireside chats we often encounter at conferences.
By leveraging the collective insights of the CEO community—learning from the wins and avoiding the mistakes—we all become better: better at driving value in our businesses and better at delivering value to patients."

CEO BioVersys (Basel, CH)

“The LifeScience ORG CEO community is relevant to me because it has connected me to many fellow CEOs across Europe with widely ranging levels of experience. It is unique because we can speak very openly about the good, the bad, the beautiful and the ugly. We learn together and from each other during these discussions. As a life science CEO it helps me take a step back on my daily tasks and gain viewpoints on challenges from others that face similar issues on their leadership journey.”

CEO Nykode Therapeutics (Leuven, Belgium)

“Being part of the LifeScience ORG CEO community allows me to discuss sensitive topics such as challenges of running a company, including leadership styles or how pick the right people for the executive management team. This community provides a supportive environment where I can openly and honestly discuss these issues with like-minded CEOs.”

Former CEO of Sitryx (Oxford, UK)

“I have been connected with the Life Science org CEO community now for almost three years and have enormously appreciated the opportunity to have candid and insightful discussions with other Biotech leaders on a wide range of topics. Nikolai and his colleagues have built a culture where outstanding leaders, with international standing, generously share insights and ideas about further optimising organisations, making high quality decisions and getting ahead of the game when thinking about where the major challenges will arise. I have enjoyed all the interactions and learned a great deal from being part of this unique group and format.”

CEO Aerska (Dublin, IR)

“I like the LifeScience ORG CEO community because it is a place where I can easily connect with CEOs outside my own ecosystem. It also offers me an opportunity to learn from world class thought leaders about topics that really matter when you are building a venture.

It is unique in that it is a totally safe space, no one is trying to sell you anything, everyone just wants to help one another.

As a CEO it has been very helpful to connect with experienced life science leaders who have been on this journey before me. Their program also nudges me to regularly reflect on how I am (or should be) addressing different leadership challenges – something all of us should do more of.”

CEO Fab’entech (Lyon, FR)

“I am excited to be a member of the LifeScience ORG CEO community. The quality of speakers is exceptional and the topics always meaningful across all challenges a life science CEO is facing: fundraising, managing the growth, recruiting, motivating, communicating…

In addition, this community has helped me to access seasoned CEOs with hands-on experience who could share their experiences and key learnings. This is very valuable, especially for the fundraising activity. Whilst I often find myself too busy to attend the live sessions, the community’s online platform provides access to more than 2 years of recorded meetings and shared resources. Hence, members can still benefit from all the learnings shared during the live discussions.

This community is a huge accelerator for first-time CEOs or new entrepreneurs by getting connected and leveraging the experience of others.”

CEO Elijo Therapeutics (Cambridge, UK)

“I joined LifeScience ORG several years ago, and I have found it to be an excellent forum for CEOs like me to better understand and influence my journey in founding, managing, growing and exiting life science companies.

My passion over the last 30+ years in the UK has been working on genetic technologies to make a difference in improving human and animal health.  I believe that a big part of any success I have enjoyed has come through effective networking with creative, dedicated, and experienced scientists and entrepreneurs.  This aspect is probably the biggest reason I support LifeScience Org, it has provided a super useful (and easy) forum to meet like-minded individuals across Europe and share/learn from their experiences.

A unique aspect of LifeScience ORG is that the network is composed exclusively CEOs in life science companies.  The CEOs are often founders as well, leading companies at a similar stage of growth as the companies I have been involved in, or anticipate being involved in the future.  This makes for very focused, open, and fruitful discussions with CEOs in the network who “opt in” to specific topics via zoom.  I also value the “CEO Clinic” where very experienced CEOs contribute their thoughts and experiences on topics that are usually timely and relevant to my journey.

As founders we experience many of the same challenges, from first financing through to an exit, building and managing a board, strategic partnering, to motivating teams and managing change, etc….  How we respond to these challenges though can be via a myriad of different ways, and since there is no single solution, I find it very useful to hear from the experiences of other CEOs in the LifeScienceOrg network, as well lessons from the experts brought in from outside the network for specific topics.”

CEO Kesmalea Therapeutics (Cambridge, GB)

“I like LifeScience ORG CEO community because it is a great source of valuable content and advice which makes me more effective in my role. It is also an instant network – I have requested an introduction to other CEOs for very specific reasons and Nikolai immediately connected us. The other CEOs were very generous in their time and advice and I quickly got the information I needed. This saved me a LOT of time and provided some unique insights!

It is unique … I do not know another group that offers the same service. I also love the ambition: Nikolai is always listening, taking feedback and improving.

As a life science CEO it helps me learn new skills and concepts, listen to case studies and connect with the European CEO community. Nikolai and Patricia do a wonderful job – I’d strongly recommend you sign up!!”

CEO LipoType US (Dresden, Germany)

“I like the LifeScience ORG CEO community because it is a very open and trustful exchange among peers, combined with extensive cutting-edge expert knowledge.

It is unique because the discussions are limited exclusively to CEO level, with unique formats and an open and trusted exchange of insights and experiences in a safe space.

As a life science CEO, the peer-to-peer discussions continuously help me make better strategic and management decisions.”

CEO OSIVAX (Lyon, France)

“I like the LifeScience ORG CEO community because it brings together CEOs from all over Europe with experts who can address our questions and anticipate the strategic issues we’ll be faced with as our companies progress.

It is a unique network of experienced, pan-European CEOs who share the same questions and problems.

As a life science CEO it helps me strategically to anticipate next steps with my European peers, thanks to the excellent job of the LifeScience ORG team which sets the agenda on highly relevant themes.”

CEO InSphero (Zurich, CH)

“I highly value the LifeScience ORG CEO community because it offers a unique platform tailored to the specific challenges and opportunities faced by entrepreneurs in our industry. 

As a life science CEO, it provides me with invaluable insights, collaboration opportunities, and access to cutting-edge innovations that are integral for steering my company towards success. 

This community serves as a catalyst for meaningful connections as well as authentic and honest dialogue, thereby enhancing my leadership effectiveness in a constantly evolving biotechnological landscape.”