
Biotech as a Service
Accelerate your early Drug Development

Biotech at heart
ACLRT.BIO was founded following a successful biotech journey, with the conviction that early‑stage innovation deserves the same level of rigor and execution excellence as established pharma programs. That experience directly shaped our Biotech‑as‑a‑Service model, designed to bridge the gap between early innovation and clinical Proof of Concept.
Anchored in Geneva’s life‑sciences ecosystem and backed by more than 150 years of cumulative experience, our team supports oncology and immunology programs with clarity, momentum, and disciplined execution.

Chief Executive Officer
Laetitia Devy Dimanche, Ph.D
25+ years of experience advancing therapies from research to development driving innovation in oncology, immuno-oncology and immunotherapy. Scaling organizations from start-up to biotech while advancing 10+ candidates to PoC. Expert in translating complex research into clinical reality, with deep experience navigating REG pathways in CH, EU and US and building high-performing teams.
Formerly at:
Dyax Corp, Merck KGaA, AMAL Therapeutics, Boehringer- Ingelheim

Chief Business Officer
Benoît Schmitt, Ph.D, PMP
20+ years of experience in biotech/pharma R&D, driving portfolio strategy, strategic alliances, governance, and data-driven decision-making from discovery through clinical development. Proven track record designing and scaling business and operating models translating science and constraints into executable plans, and investment cases.
Formerly at:
Janssen, Galapagos

Chief Scientific Officer
Marie-Laure Santiago-Raber, Ph.D
25+ years of experience in immunology and immuno‑oncology, covering non‑clinical development, regulatory affairs, and clinical translation. Has led multiple cancer vaccine programs from discovery through early clinical development, combining deep biology with execution‑driven, regulator‑ready decision‑making. Demonstrated success in regulatory compliance and managing collaborations with various academic, CROs and pharmaceutical partners.
Formerly at:
The Scripps Research Institute, the University of Geneva Immunology Group, Tolerys, AMAL Therapeutics, Boehringer Ingelheim

CMC Director
Magali Dejob, Ph.D
12+ years of experience in biologics, from research-stage protein production to sponsor-side CMC leadership in oncology and immunology. Deep expertise in CDMO oversight, CMC regulatory strategy, and delivery of IND- and IMPD-enabling packages with pharma-grade rigor at biotech speed.
Formerly at:
Evotec, AMAL Therapeutics, Boehringer Ingelheim

Chief Operating Officer
Aurélie Kowalski, MBA
17+ years of experience in Corporate administration, Executive Office management, Governance support, Information management and Stakeholder liaison. Proven experience managing the full biotech lifecycle, from early due diligence and company formation through growth, scale‑up, and exit.
Formerly at:
Ernst & Young (EY), AMAL Therapeutics, Boehringer Ingelheim

Chief Project Officer
Delphine Knittel, Ph.D
10+ years of experience in the biotech field, successfully advancing two candidate vaccines from research to Phase I clinical development.
Experienced in driving complex early-stage cross-functional programs across international teams, with proven ability to operate in lean organizations. High level expertise in project management, process implementation and vendor management, combined with hands-on experience in biomarker analysis and supply chain management.
Formerly at:
AC Immune, AMAL Therapeutics, Boehringer-Ingelheim

Quality Assurance
Pierre Azoulay
20+ years of experience in quality operations across the pharmaceutical and biotech industry. Expertise in GMP-regulated environments, quality systems, auditing, vendor oversight, and support to manufacturing and development activities. Strong track record ensuring compliant, efficient execution across development programs, from early development through Proof of Concept, in line with international GxP standards.
Formerly at:
Stragen Pharma, Incyte Biosciences, AMAL Therapeutics, Boehringer-Ingelheim

Regulatory Affairs
Brigitte Happ, Ph.D
30+ years of experience in regulatory affairs across biotech and pharma, supporting development from early research to clinical and regulatory approval. Deep expertise in EU and global regulatory frameworks, with a strong track record in defining and executing regulatory strategies for SMEs and innovative programs. Active contributor to the Geneva life sciences ecosystem, serving on the Scientific Committee of the MAS in Drug Discovery and Clinical Development (UNIGE/HUG) and co-leading training on regulatory strategy in product development.
Formerly at:
Serono, Merck Serono, AMAL Therapeutics, Boehringer Ingelheim

Medical Advisor
Thomas Bogenrieder, MD, Ph.D
30+ years of experience as a physician‑scientist across academic research, clinical practice and biopharmaceutical development in oncology and immuno‑oncology. Board certified dermatologist, combining deep expertise in molecular biology and immunology with 17+ years in the biopharmaceutical industry. Strong execution track record, having supported 5 companies in advancing compounds into Phase I, 4 of which successfully IPOed or were acquired by large pharmaceutical companies.
Formerly at:
GSK, Boehringer Ingelheim, Evaxion, AMAL Therapeutics

ACLRT.BIO is also powered by a wider team with deep, hands‑on expertise
across the drug development lifecycle.
Together, we deliver integrated execution at biotech speed with pharma‑grade rigor.

