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About EUCOPE

The European Confederation of Pharmaceutical Entrepreneurs (EUCOPE) is Europe’s trade body that gives a bigger voice to small and mid-sized innovative companies working in the field of biopharmaceuticals and medical technologies. Through its members, EUCOPE represents 2600+ biopharmaceutical companies that are researching, designing, developing, supplying, manufacturing, and deploying the next generation of pharmaceutical innovation and therapeutic solutions around the continent.

Based in Brussels, Belgium, EUCOPE’s commitment is to lead and engage in partnerships spanning the entire medicine lifecycle to find actionable solutions that benefit our members, the patients they serve, and healthcare systems overall. As a trade association, we advocate for sound public policy that supports innovation, while fostering a community built on a shared purpose: improving and saving the lives of European patients through ground-breaking therapies and medical technology. We provide a platform for discussion on major healthcare topics and developments, provide ad hoc expertise and updates on national market access and HTA issues and ensure that our members’ voices are heard first in the early stages of policy-making and legislative procedures.

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Upcoming Events

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16. June 2025 to 18. June 2025 — More information

BIO International Convention 2025

EUCOPE  will be speaking at the following panels: “Breaking Through: Overcoming Early Development Challenges” Monday, June 16 | 13:45 – 14:45 (Boston time) “Navigating Barriers: The Journey of a Molecule to the Marketplace” Tuesday, June 17 | 12:15 – 13:30 (Boston time) “EU Policy: Evolution… read more

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News & Updates

EUCOPE Member Spotlight: Q&A with Jane Cooper Senior Vice President and Region Head for Ultragenyx Europe, Middle East and Africa

Every month, EUCOPE spotlights a member company and the great work they’re doing to advance the life sciences industry and drive innovation to serve patients better. In June, we spoke with Jane Cooper Senior Vice President and Region Head for Ultragenyx Europe, Middle East and… read more

EUCOPE Response to Council Agreement on Pharma Package: Innovation must remain a priority

Brussels, 5 June 2025 – Following the negotiators in the Council having agreed their General Approach yesterday (4 June), the European Confederation of Pharmaceutical Entrepreneurs (EUCOPE) acknowledges the step forward in the legislative process and urges EU policymakers to safeguard the EU’s innovation-driven life sciences… read more

Job Opening: Policy Officer

EUCOPE – The European Confederation of Pharmaceutical Entrepreneurs – is growing! We are looking for a talented and motivated Policy Officer to join our dynamic team and support our mission to represent innovative small and mid-sized companies in the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors across the… read more

Job Opening: Communications Officer

EUCOPE – The European Confederation of Pharmaceutical Entrepreneurs – is growing! We represent innovative small and mid-sized pharmaceutical and biotech companies across the EU. As we expand our communications activities, we are looking for a talented and dynamic Communications Officer with a strong focus on… read more

SOUNDS OF SCIENCE PODCAST EPISODE #21 – EU Biotech Act: How to ensure the biopharmaceutical sector thrives in the EU

Sounds of Science  – episode 21 – EU Biotech Act: How to ensure the biopharmaceutical sector thrives in the EU The EU Biotech Act is one of the priorities of the current Commission’s legislative mandate. Following the European Commission’s Communication on boosting biotechnology and biomanufacturing… read more

EUCOPE Member Spotlight: Q&A with Muriel O’Byrne Senior Vice President and Head of International Regulatory Affairs and the European Business Office at Regeneron

Every month, EUCOPE spotlights a member company and its great work in advancing the life sciences industry and driving innovation to serve patients better. In April, we spoke with Dr. Muriel O’Byrne, Senior Vice President and Head of International Regulatory Affairs and the European Business… read more

Joint EUCOPE – IFPMA statement to support the adoption of the WHA Resolution on Rare Diseases

    16 April 2025, Geneva –  The International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations (IFPMA), representing the innovative pharmaceutical industry worldwide, and the European Confederation of Pharmaceutical Entrepreneurs (EUCOPE), representing small and mid-sized innovative health technology companies in Europe, welcome and echo the Call… read more

EUCOPE Member Spotlight: Q&A with Corinne Schmitz – Chairman, Founder & CEO at Azurbio Pharma

Every month, EUCOPE spotlights a member company and the great work they’re doing to advance the life sciences industry and drive innovation to serve patients better. In April, we spoke with Corinne Schmitz Chairman, Founder & CEO at Azurbio Pharma. Corinne Schmitz is an accomplished… read more

EUCOPE statement on the European Commission’s Strategic Dialogue with the pharmaceutical sector and the potential of tariffs

Brussels, 8 April, 2025 – This morning, EUCOPE’s Secretary General, Dr Alexander Natz, joined the European Commission’s Strategic Dialogue with the pharmaceutical sector. We thank Commission President von der Leyen for convening this meeting as an important opportunity to share the perspective of the innovative… read more

Health Stakeholders advocate for enhanced collaboration in European Health Data Space (EHDS) Implementation

Brussels, 10 March – A coalition of 39 leading representatives from the European health community has published a joint statement welcoming the publication of the European Health Data Space (EHDS) regulation in the EU’s Official Journal. The group underscores the need to promptly establish an… read more

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EUCOPE gives voice to small to medium-sized innovative companies active in the field of pharmaceuticals, biotechnologies, and medical technologies at the European level. Learn more about the benefits of membership with EUCOPE.

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