Biotech Chat: The Science Translator – Careers in Medical Affairs & the MSL role

September 25, 2026 · By BSNL Lausanne

You spent years mastering the science. What if your next job was explaining it to the doctors who treat patients? Join us for our next BSNL Biotech Chat, organised in collaboration with SwAPP, exploring The Science Translator: Careers in Medical Affairs & the Medical Science Liaison role. Our speakers will share what Medical Affairs and the MSL role involve day to day, how they made the move from research into industry, and why you should look beyond job titles when searching for your first role.

Event Details:
📅 Tuesday, November 17th, 2026
⏰ 6 p.m.
📍 EPFL Campus, SV building, room 1717


Speakers:
Christoph Gasteyger, MD – Executive Director, International Medical Affairs Renal, Novartis
Monia Zignani, PharmD, PhD – Senior Director, Evidence Generation & Medical Affairs; Senior Advisor, H4 La Source
Daria Ivanova, PhD – Medical Affairs, Eli Lilly


🔗 Register here

After the talks, stay for a Q&A session and apéro, where you’ll have the chance to connect with the speakers and fellow attendees. Whether you’re already eyeing an MSL role or simply curious how science reaches the clinic, this event is for you!


We look forward to seeing you there!

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