Arcondis at Swiss MedTech Day 2025

Atanas is the Chief Medical Officer at Arcondis with over a decade of experience in clinical practice, academia, and strategic business consulting. A physician-scientist and published thought leader, he has contributed to fields such as stem cell research, patient-reported outcomes, and digital health. Known for building high-performance teams, Atanas helps leading healthcare, pharma, and MedTech organisations bring innovative digital health solutions to market, with a current focus on applying machine learning to advance clinical research.

Larisa is a Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) expert with over 15 years of experience in healthcare strategy, patient engagement, and real-world evidence. She has advised international research consortia, non-profits, and MedTech innovators on embedding patient voices into clinical research, digital health, and value-based care. With a background in pharmaceutical project leadership and health communication, Larisa bridges the gap between scientific innovation and lived patient experience. She is a frequent panelist and evaluator for European health research programs and is passionate about shaping more inclusive, human-centered innovation in Swiss and global health systems.

Daniel is the General Manager of Advisory Environment, a specialised life sciences consultancy focused on Public Affairs, Communications and Market Access. With over a decade of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, Daniel has held leadership roles at Novartis, Bristol Myers Squibb, CSL Vifor and AstraZeneca—spanning local, regional, and global responsibilities. He has built a strong track record in Corporate Affairs, Health Policy, and Access strategy, delivering impact across both developed and emerging markets. 

Christoph is Head of Product Safety at Ypsomed Diabetes Care, where he leads initiatives to ensure the safety and usability of innovative Diabetes Therapy Management Solutions that empower people with diabetes to manage their condition safely and independently. With a background in psychology and over a decade of experience in medical technology, Christoph brings deep expertise in user research, human factors engineering, and the application of patient insights to product design. He has played a key role in integrating real-world user needs into device development, advocating for design approaches that reflect the complexity of patients’ daily lives. His mission is to ensure that medical products are not only technically safe and compliant, but also intuitive and meaningful to the people who use them.