Crisis Management in Uncertain Times

Nicholas Draeger

Founder & Director at Cederberg GmbH, Basel, Switzerland

Nicholas Draeger is Founder and Director of Cederberg GmbH, an international healthcare services company based in Switzerland. He brings over 25 years of experience across the life sciences sector, spanning research, business development, investment, and company building.

Nicholas began his career at Roche, working in genetic engineering research before moving into global business development, with a focus on in-licensing and M&A. He subsequently held senior roles at Recordati and in equity research at Crédit Agricole Indosuez Cheuvreux, before transitioning to the buy-side with BB Biotech and Adamant Biomedical Investments as Partner and Portfolio Manager.

He has founded multiple ventures, including Cederberg, Valevia Pharmaceuticals and Nurevas International, with a strong focus on international business development and M&A in life sciences.

Participants will gain practical knowledge in topics including:

• Core principles of crisis management and organisational resilience

• Decision-making under uncertainty and time pressure

• Identifying, assessing, and prioritising risks in complex environments

• Communication strategies during crises (internal and external stakeholders)

• Lessons learned from real-world crisis situations

By the end of the seminar, participants will be able to:

• Respond effectively to unexpected disruptions

• Structure decision-making processes in high-pressure situations

• Communicate clearly and confidently during crises

• Strengthen organisational resilience and preparedness

16:30 - Welcome and Introductions

16:45 - Key note - Crisis Management in Uncertain Times

17:30 - Q&A with the audience

18:15 - Takeaways & Closing Remarks

This seminar is relevant for professionals such as:

• Life sciences executives and senior leaders

• Corporate strategy, business development, and investment professionals

• Venture capital, private equity, and finance professionals

• R&D and commercial leaders involved in innovation strategy

Designed for leaders who require actionable financial insight without long‑form coursework. No advanced finance background is required - the session focuses on practical application.

Participants join more than a webinar - they benefit from a focused executive learning experience that delivers:

• Strategic frameworks grounded in real life sciences markets

• Interactive Q&A with a domain expert

• Insights tailored to professional leadership and innovation challenges

• Access to the recorded seminar for later review

• Connection to the global BBI Cambridge professional network

• Live participation in the interactive seminar

• Recording of the session - available after the event

• Concise takeaway summary frameworks

• Access to community resources and future sessions