Team | Extended Management

Dr. Paul Hebeisen

Head Medicinal Chemistry

Dr. Paul Hebeisen is a highly experienced medicinal chemist with an impressive track record in drug discovery over 28 years of service at F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG, Switzerland. Paul served in various positions, most notably as a Group Leader in Chemistry in the discovery of novel anti-infectives.

David Allman

Head of Clinical Operations

David Allman is a biochemist by training and has over 25 years of global experience in the pharmaceutical industry having worked for pharmaceutical companies and leading clinical research organizations as well as applying his expertise in the virtual development arena.

Dr. Claudia Bernoulli

Head of Quality Assurance

Dr. Claudia Bernoulli is a Swiss pharmacist (Dr. phil. II) with over 25 years of experience across various areas of the pharmaceutical industry. She brings deep expertise in manufacturing and quality requirements throughout the supply chain. As an experienced leader with extensive business acumen and a strategic mindset, she takes a holistic approach to designing and optimizing (quality) processes.

Dr. Patrick Schnider

Head of Research & Development

Dr. Patrick Schnider has worked in pharmaceutical research and development as a medicinal chemist and team leader for more than 25 years. He is the inventor and co-inventor of seven drugs that entered clinical development, including the marketed neurokinin 1 receptor antagonist netupitant for the prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.

Michel Petignat

Head of Human Resources

Michel Petignat, Head of Human Resources, is a qualified HR Specialist in the Life Sciences industry. During his long and outstanding professional career, Michel worked as an HR Manager in leading pharma and biotech companies such as Sandoz, Novartis Pharma, Syngenta Crop Protection and Actelion Pharmaceuticals.

Irene Blessinger

Head of Accounting and Controlling

With over three decades of experience in financial operations, Irene specializes in reporting, budgeting, and compliance, particularly within the biotech sector.

Albert Muntane Casanova

Senior Financial Advisor

Albert Muntane Casanova is an accomplished manager responsible for overseeing the financial activities of the company.

Richard Hubler

Head Corporate Office

Richard Hubler holds multiple degrees, showcasing a diverse and accomplished academic background. He is a Germanist and Historian, and also holds a degree in Law.