Team
We are organised as follows
Board of directors
Catherine Leprieur – Business Intelligence, Market Analysis & Teaching
Christelle Robert – University Professor in Chemical Ecology
Marc Schmid – Regulatory Affairs Expert
Ketaki Sood – Global Human Resources Business Leader
Managing director
Marie Gaumet, PharmD, PhD
CPD
The SwAPP Commission for Professional Development (CPD) is installed by requirement of the by-laws. It is responsible for all matters concerning training and continuous education. It supervises and implements the SwAPP Life Long Learning (LLL) programme. This programme includes the SwAPP certification for Continuous Professional Training and the SwAPP Professional Diplomas: Diploma in Pharmaceutical Medicine and the Specialty Diplomas. The representatives of the CPD evaluate and decide on the applications submitted for the SwAPP diplomas. In case an oral examination is necessary to fulfil the requirements receiving the Diploma an ad hoc Examination Committee will be elected. The CPD also reviews the yearly documentation of Continuous Professional Training, and accredits external courses and course organisers.
Christelle Robert (Chair) & Marie Gaumet (Co-Chair)
SwAPP Public Relation (PR) and Social Media
This permanent function is responsible for the promotion of SwAPP with all partners in pharmaceutical medicine and health care. In meetings, workshops and by internet we strengthen the professional image of SwAPP and publicise SwAPP activities. We maintain the SwAPP homepage as a user friendly, informative and interactive platform for our members.
Marc Schmid (Chair) & Christelle Robert
SwAPP Events
The permanent function is responsible for the organisation and coordination of events for for knowledge transfer, Exchange of Expertise, practical advice and networking among participants in the fields of Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance and others. Professionals from industry (Pharma, Biotech, Medtech), authorities (Swissmedic, BAG/OFSP etc.) and clinic will provide expert opinions and exchange ideas with the participants. In order to maintain a high quality standard and to cover a broad field of expertise with these events, we would like to encourage you to actively participate in our ad-hoc or permanent event task forces (TF).
Marie Gaumet (Chair), Ketaki Sood, Catherine Leprieur, Marc Schmid
Career Development (CD)
The task force operates a career platform concerning questions and opportunities in Pharma, Biotech and Medtech. The platform shall assist newcomers to understand different job functions and senior professionals to plan their continued professional development. Some tools have already been developed (https://swapp.ch/services/job-offers-career-development/). Further tools showing the diversity of job opportunities are in progress.
Marie Gaumet (Chair) & Irina-El-Ali