Title of the panel discussion:
Beyond the Database: Turning Clinical Trial Data Into Strategic Advantage
Panel discussion summary

Clinical trial data is more than a regulatory deliverable — it is a long-term strategic asset. This panel explores how early- and mid-stage biotech companies can move beyond database lock and build data infrastructures that enable scientific insight, cross-trial integration, and commercial leverage. Learn how structured data governance strengthens decision-making, accelerates partnerships, and directly impacts company valuation in competitive markets.

Date, time and room information

Monday, May 4, 17:30 - 18:15, room Kairo

Moderation
Name Position Institution
Cornelia Baumgartner Owner and Founder of Cetacea Clinical Cetacea Clinical GmbH
Panelists
Name Position Institution
Knut Sturmhoefel Consulting, Partner Viopas Venture
Elisabeth Steiger Senior Director Clinical Data ManagemenT Metronomia GmbH
Royden James Chief Product Officer Viedoc
Dr. Günter Fingerle- Rowson Chief Medical Officer Tubulis Inc.
Metronomia GmbH

Metronomia is a leading biometrics-focused organization with global capabilities providing exceptional biostatistics, data management and medical writing services to biopharmaceutical companies.
The company supports Phase I–III clinical trials across multiple therapeutic areas, delivering regulatory-ready data packages aligned with global authority expectations.

Metronomia positions itself as a science-driven partner, emphasizing senior expertise, methodological rigor, and close collaboration with sponsors. Its integrated biometrics model ensures data integrity, statistical robustness, and efficient submission preparation — strengthenin

Cetacea Clinical GmbH

Cetacea Clinical is a Swiss-based boutique Clinical Operations consultancy providing hands-on operational leadership and Quality Management System (QMS) frameworks for early-stage biotech sponsors.

The company operates as a “Clinical Operations Department-in-a-box,” supporting first-in-human and early-phase trials with expertise in trial oversight, vendor management, regulatory coordination (CTIS, Swissmedic, FDA), and inspection readiness.

Cetacea’s proprietary Swiss-quality SOP architecture enables sponsors to build inspection-ready structures from day one — combining strategic thinking with pragmatic execution to ensure clinical prog