

Stéphane Charbon
“Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference"
//WHO AM I?
“The first thing you have to know is yourself. A man who knows himself can step outside himself and watch his own reactions like an observer"

Né à Morges le 22 janvier 1973 de parents broyards, j’ai grandi à Bussigny près de Lausanne. Après un apprentissage de laborantin en biologie, j’ai obtenu un Bachelor en biologie moléculaire et biotechnologie à Montréal. Passionné par la photographie, la course à pied et la gastronomie, j’aime cuisiner avec des vins du Piémont et me consacre à un apprentissage continu. Sur le plan philosophique, je m’inspire du stoïcisme, particulièrement de la citation de Marc-Aurèle : « Que la force me soit donnée de supporter ce qui ne peut être changé, le courage de changer ce qui peut l’être, et la sagesse de distinguer l’un de l’autre. »
Fort de près de 20 ans d'expérience dans l'industrie pharmaceutique, je suis un professionnel versatile ayant occupé des postes en recherche et développement, ventes et marketing, développement préclinique et clinique, patient affairs et affaires médicales. Depuis août 2022, je suis spécialiste en éducation médicale chez AstraZeneca, où je travaille dans les affaires médicales. Mon objectif est de connecter les patients ou les personnes à risque au système de santé au moment opportun via la co-création de projets éducatifs, l'amélioration du parcours du patient ou l’implémentation de la guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT) afin de limiter l’impact des maladies et de réduire les coûts de santé.
En parallèle de ma carrière, j'ai poursuivi mes études, obtenant plusieurs diplômes, dont un en toxicologie, un Master en sciences pharmaceutiques, un diplôme en marketing management et plus récemment, un Master en santé digitale. Mon mémoire juridique sur l'impact d’un diagnostic VIH sur l’accès aux fonctions de police et militaire a contribué à la révision des directives militaires suisses, permettant aux personnes vivant avec le VIH de servir sous certaines conditions depuis 2022.
Depuis fin 2024, je suis également consultant indépendant pour le programme "Human Lean Diagnostics" de Microcity.
Born on January 22, 1973, in Morges to parents from the Broye region, I grew up in Bussigny near Lausanne. After completing an apprenticeship as a biology lab technician, I earned a Bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology in Montreal. I am passionate about photography, running, and gastronomy, and I enjoy cooking with wines from Piedmont. I am committed to continuous learning. Philosophically, I am inspired by stoicism, particularly by Marcus Aurelius' quote: “Grant me the strength to endure what cannot be changed, the courage to change what can be, and the wisdom to know the difference.”
With nearly 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, I am a versatile professional, having held positions in research and development, sales and marketing, preclinical and clinical development, patient affairs, and medical affairs. Since August 2022, I have been working as a Medical Education Specialist at AstraZeneca, focusing on medical affairs. My role is to connect patients or individuals at risk to the healthcare system at the right time through the co-creation of educational projects, improving the patient pathway, or implementing guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT) to reduce the impact of diseases and lower healthcare costs.
In parallel with my career, I have continued my academic development, earning several degrees, including one in toxicology, a Master’s in pharmaceutical sciences, a diploma in marketing management, and, more recently, a Master's in digital health. My legal thesis on the implications of an HIV diagnosis on access to police and military functions contributed to the revision of Swiss military guidelines, allowing individuals living with HIV to serve under certain conditions since 2022.
Since late 2024, I have also been an independent consultant for Microcity’s "Human Lean Diagnostics" program.
Ich wurde am 22. Januar 1973 in Morges als Sohn von Eltern aus der Broye-Region geboren und wuchs in Bussigny bei Lausanne auf. Nach meiner Ausbildung zum Biologielaboranten erwarb ich einen Bachelor in Molekularbiologie und Biotechnologie in Montreal. Meine Leidenschaften sind Fotografie, Laufen und Gastronomie, und ich koche gerne mit Weinen aus dem Piemont. Ich lege großen Wert auf kontinuierliches Lernen. Philosophisch fühle ich mich vom Stoizismus inspiriert, insbesondere von Marcus Aurelius' Zitat: „Gewähre mir die Kraft, das zu ertragen, was nicht geändert werden kann, den Mut, das zu ändern, was geändert werden kann, und die Weisheit, das eine vom anderen zu unterscheiden."
Mit fast 20 Jahren Erfahrung in der Pharmaindustrie bin ich ein vielseitiger Fachmann, der Positionen in Forschung und Entwicklung, Vertrieb und Marketing, präklinischer und klinischer Entwicklung, Patient Affairs und Medical Affairs bekleidet hat. Seit August 2022 arbeite ich als Medical Education Specialist bei AstraZeneca im Bereich Medical Affairs. Meine Aufgabe besteht darin, Patienten oder gefährdete Personen zur richtigen Zeit mit dem Gesundheitssystem zu verbinden, durch die gemeinsame Erstellung von Bildungsprojekten, die Verbesserung des Patientenpfads oder die Implementierung der "Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy" (GDMT), um die Auswirkungen von Krankheiten zu verringern und die Gesundheitskosten zu senken.
Parallel zu meiner beruflichen Laufbahn habe ich mein akademisches Wissen erweitert und mehrere Abschlüsse erworben, darunter einen in Toxikologie, einen Master in pharmazeutischen Wissenschaften, ein Diplom in Marketingmanagement und kürzlich einen Master in digitaler Gesundheit. Meine juristische Abschlussarbeit über die Auswirkungen einer HIV-Diagnose auf den Zugang zu Polizei- und Militärfunktionen trug zur Überarbeitung der Schweizer Militärvorschriften bei, wodurch Menschen mit HIV unter bestimmten Bedingungen seit 2022 Militärdienst leisten können.
Seit Ende 2024 bin ich außerdem unabhängiger Berater für das Programm "Human Lean Diagnostics" von Microcity.
More about me:


//EDUCATION
“Teachers open the door, but you must enter by yourself”
Ongoing/upcoming trainings
Academic degrees
Executive Master in Digital Health from Université de Bourgogne and Institute for Smarthealth
Postgraduate Diploma in Heath Promotion from the Université de Lorraine
Master in Health Law from the Université de Neuchâtel
Diploma in Advanced Study in Marketing Management from HEC UNIL Lausanne
Master in Pharmaceutical Science from the Université de Strasbourg
Master in Drugs and other Health Product from Université Paris XI
Postgraduate Diploma in Regulatory Toxicology from Université Claude Bernard Lyon
Bachelor in Biology (molecular biology and biotechnology) from the Université du Québec à Montréal
Short courses
CKD in primary care: Early identification & intervention for improved outcomes from EACCME
Communication médecin-patient et transmission du risque from UNISANTÉ
Chronic respiratory diseases in primary care settings from the University of Edinburgh
Becoming an expert educator in healthcare professions from University of Nottingham
Rethinking Healthcare: Fundamentals in value-based Healthcare from University of Helsinki
The Science of Global Health Implementation from Centre Virchow-Villerme
Introduction to critical care medicine from University of Glasgow
Diversity in clinical trials from Accreditation Council for Medical Affairs
Telehealth: The evolution of Provider care from Accreditation Council for Medical Affairs
Exploring Cancer Medicines from the University of Leeds
Working with patients limited health literacy from the University of Grönigen
Swiss Infectious Diseases Annual Meeting 2021
HUG COVID-19 Medical Continuing training
Shared Decision Marking from Harvard Medical School
Developing clinical empathy: Making a difference in patient care from St-George's University London
COVID-19 Tackling the novel coronavirus from London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Realising career potential: rethinking disability from Griffith University
Defining mental health: a short introduction from Coventry University
Caring for Older people: a partnership model from Deaking University
Global systems Science and Policy from UNESCO UNITWIN COMPLEX SYSTEMS DIGITAL CAMPUS
Medicines adherence: supporting patients with their treatment from the King's College London
Measuring and Valuing Health from the University of Sheffield
Improving Healthcare through clinical research from Leeds University
Health Technology Assessment: Choosing Which Treatments Get Funded from the University of Sheffield
Understanding Patient Perspecives on Medications from Copenhagen University
Healthcare Innovation and Entrepreneurship from Duke University
Design and Interpretation of Clinical trials from Johns Hopkins University
Clinical Mangement of HIV from the European AIDS Clinical Society and WHO
Essais Cliniques dans les maladies infectieuses et Tropicales from Institut Pasteur
Accredidation
Awards
AstraZeneca Catalyze Award - Grow through Innovation to patients
ViiV Global Employee Recognition BRONZE - Patient-focus
ViiV Global Employee Recognition BRONZE - Courage
ViiV Global Employee Recognition SILVER - Accountability
ViiV Global Employee Recognition BRONZE - Innovation
ViiV Global Employee Recognition SILVER - Performance
ViiV Global Employee Recognition GOLD - Best example of Commercial-Medical Partnership
ViiV Global Employee Recognition BRONZE - Driving the team toward and past our goal of 30% MS
ViiV Global Employee Recognition SILVER - Putting the patient first
ViiV Global Employee Recognition GOLD - Best Triumeq Launch in Europe
ViiV Global Employee Recognition GOLD - Team award for audit opinion
Philipp Morris Recognition for Excellence Award

//SKILLS
"Every skill you acquire doubles your odds of success"

//CONTACT
"Each contact with a human being is so rare, so precious, one should preserve it "
//MY ADDRESS
You can contact me via the form below: