in partnership with
Basel Immersion is a 3-day, on-site experience that puts you inside Europe’s leading pharma and biotech ecosystem, with direct exposure to how research, development, and commercial reality connect.
27–29 May 2026 | Basel, Switzerland
Why we are
doing this
Most people “learn” life sciences through their own role.
That creates blind spots.
This program gives you cross-company exposure.
You see the value chain, the trade-offs, the pace, and the people behind it.
You leave with a clearer mental model of how pharma, biotech, and health tech work together in the real world.
What you’ll experience
Real access. Not theory.
Basel Area Campus visits and ecosystem mapping
Sessions with biotech and health tech players on real-world challenges
Novartis Campus: R&D and business perspectives from senior leaders
Roche Campus: research/innovation plus strategy and long-term value creation
Dinner with Portuguese professionals based in Switzerland, to build relationships that last beyond the 3 days
A “real life in Basel” day, including practical guidance on living in Switzerland
Early-bird €2200
€3500
Included: 4* Hotel + 3 Meals per day
This is a highly selective programme with limited places.
Every application is reviewed individually by the GenH team to shape a cohort that brings real value to the experience.
A question before you apply:
Are you trying to grow inside your role
or grow beyond it?
If you want the second, this is built for you.
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Most of the sessions will be in English. There may be sessions in Portuguese, if we have all portuguese attendees.
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Yes. A participation diploma will be provided at the end of the program and if the participants are present in 90% of the sessions during the 3 days.
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After payment, no refunds are possible, except in very specific and exceptional circumstances.
If you are genuinely interested but unsure about your availability, please contact the organizers before completing your registration.
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The program fee covers the main costs.
Any personal extras, such as additional drinks, personal shopping, or optional activities, are not included.
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We can provide general guidance if needed, but the program is strictly designed for participants only.
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Flights are not included in the program fee. However, we are happy to provide guidance regarding travel schedules.
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The first 15 confirmed participants will be accommodated in private individual rooms at a four-star hotel located close to Basel’s city center.
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Yes. You do not need to be sponsored by your company to undertake this course.
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Yes. The course is exactly designed to have lots of interactions with the senior leaders that will give the lectures.
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No. This program was not designed to provide theoretical but mostly practical information.