Life science consultancy · Basel, Switzerland

Strategy that moves.
Expertise that delivers.

Hands-on consultancy and contractor support connecting business, operations, science, and technology across pharma and biotech.

Outside perspective. Inside execution. Measurable results.

What we do

Expertise that becomes momentum.

We become your in-field expert partner—working alongside your team to solve complex challenges and deliver successful project outcomes.

Business Development & GTM

Align growth strategy with market needs, strengthen positioning, and build a qualified pipeline in priority accounts.

  • Positioning & value proposition
  • Qualified customer opportunities
  • Partnership & investor readiness
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Operational Performance

Remove bottlenecks, simplify workflows, and build internal capabilities that sustain measurable improvements.

  • Lean & continuous improvement
  • Cost, productivity & cycle time
  • Digital tools & AI opportunities
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Technical Execution

Lead CMC and technology transfer initiatives, resolve manufacturing issues, and manage technical risk.

  • CMC & technology transfer
  • Technical due diligence
  • Troubleshooting & resolution
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Who we work with

Built for the complexity of life science.

Different stages. Different pressures. One shared need for decisions that work in the real world.

Pharma & Biotech

From established portfolios to emerging modalities and complex pipelines.

CMOs & CDMOs

Stronger customer interfaces, asset utilisation, quality, and delivery.

Startups & Scale-ups

The structure and expertise needed to move from ambition to execution.

Strategic Partners

Clear technical and operational insight for investors and decision-makers.

Dr Sonja Merkas, founder and CEO of Livinovea
Dr Sonja MerkasFounder & CEO

Why Livinovea

More than advice. A partner in the field.

Livinovea brings more than 25 years of pharma and consulting experience into your organisation, combining broad perspective with hands-on delivery.

Founder-led delivery supported by specialist experts
10 years in technical development at Novartis
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt with expertise across CMC and operations
Every engagement led from assessment to measurable results
“We do not just offer consultancy. We become your in-field expert partner.”
Meet your next challenge with us
CHF 100M+client projects won in 18 months
35%manufacturing throughput increase
10%productivity improvement
9 sites1,000+ employees engaged

Insights

Ideas for better decisions.

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What challenge can we help you move forward?

Tell us what you are working through. We will respond with a practical, confidential first conversation.