PLG C-Level Event 2025 – Highlights, Insights & What’s Next

📍 March 13, 2025 | Opéra de Paris

The 4th edition of ProductLife Group’s C-Level Event, “Life Sciences’ Next Frontier”, brought together 157 leaders from 121 companies in one of Paris’ most iconic venues for an evening of deep insight, bold conversation, and powerful connection.

Hosted at the breathtaking Opéra de Paris, the evening was both a celebration of innovation and a challenge to rethink how we move forward as an industry under increasing pressure.

Key Moments from the Evening

The Leader Panel: Innovation Under Pressure

Led by Shawn W. Bates (Chief Revenue Officer, PLG), our spotlight discussion tackled the core question:

How can innovation thrive when pressure is high, resources are stretched, and expectations are rising?

With insights from:

• Diana Schillag – ExCo Member, Air Liquide & CEO Healthcare
• Etienne TICHIT – Corporate VP & GM France, Novo Nordisk
• Frédéric Desdouits – CEO, Treefrog Therapeutics

The panel dove into the urgent need for personalized, prevention-first healthcare, the ethical integration of AI, and the importance of bold cultural and operational shifts in driving true progress.

Private Tour of the Opéra de Paris

Guests were treated to an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at one of Paris’ greatest architectural masterpieces. A magical start to an unforgettable evening.

High-Level Networking

With C-level professionals across life sciences, pharma, biotech, and medtech, conversations sparked new collaborations, partnerships, and ideas that will shape the industry for years to come.

Top 5 Takeaways from the Panel Discussion

1. Innovation Thrives Under Pressure—If We Let It
   Leaders emphasized that the industry must move faster, think bolder, and view constraints as catalysts—not roadblocks. Scientific complexity remains a core challenge, particularly in emerging areas like cell therapy, where each breakthrough requires solving problems no one has encountered before.
2. Diversity Drives Innovation
   With 2,000+ experts from 60+ nationalities, PLG highlighted how diverse perspectives lead to smarter, more agile solutions throughout the product lifecycle.
3. Personalized, Prevention-First Care Is the Future
   Greater efficiency and better outcomes are possible with tailored care models, especially for chronic conditions and at-home treatments.
4. Shifting Models Requires Bold Collaboration
   Innovation today demands new thinking in funding, access, and partnerships. Breaking from outdated systems is essential for long-term impact.
5. Human + Digital is the Way Forward
   Technology enhances—but does not replace—the human connection. The future is tech-enabled, but people-centered healthcare.

We are excited to continue this journey with life sciences leaders—those driving innovation, collaboration, and meaningful change across the industry. Stay tuned for the 5th Edition of our C-Level Event in 2026, which promises to be even more enriching, bold, and impactful.

A sincere thank you again for those who were a key part of this year’s success.

Let’s shape the future of life sciences—together.