In September 2023, I had the privilege of moderating a live conversation with Belén Garijo, Chair of the Executive Board and CEO of Merck, as part of CERFA’s 10-year anniversary symposium at the Spanish Embassy in Berlin.
We discussed her leadership path, her views on innovation in science, and what it takes to navigate the global pharmaceutical industry today. She was candid, sharp, and generous with her insights, i.e. a real pleasure to moderate. You can read her take on it here.
The event itself was packed with scientific talks, institutional panels, and a great energy from the Spanish research community in Germany. CERFA was founded in that very embassy, so the setting made the milestone even more meaningful. Here are more serious pictures and some fun ones over here.
Big thanks to the Spanish Embassy, especially the Science and Culture Department, for their support and collaboration over the years. You can see some of their staff having fun behind the scenes with CERFA’s team here:
