Mark Baecher

CEO

MA / Executive Master of Science in Communications Management

His long-standing communication experience in executive positions in agencies as well as in companies, he knows the challenges that companies face in the field of life sciences as well as the societal environment and the needs of patients and the public. Additionally, he has working knowledge of patient organisations and NGOs. Mark Baecher is a member of the professional associations SPRG (Swiss Public Relations Association), the Swiss Fundraising Association as well as of the Swiss Association of Science Journalism. He has worked for companies and organisations such as the Swiss Associate of Hill&Knowlton, Credit Suisse, the Swiss Aids Federation and the Swiss Multiple Sclerosis Society.

phone: +41 43 266 88 50 | mark.baecher@lscom.ch

Enrique Heer

PR Consultant

BA Communication, specialisation in Journalism

 

During his bachelor’s degree in communication, Enrique Heer completed an internship at the Zürichsee Zeitung. He gained further professional experience after his studies as an online editor at SRF News and as a reporter at Radio Zürisee. While writing reports and creating radio broadcasts, he got in touch with a wide variety of people and topics. He particularly enjoyed dealing with health topics.

His curiosity about social change and his fascination for the life sciences therefore led him to Life Science Communication. In his function as PR consultant, he can apply his experience from the journalism sector as well as his expertise knowledge from his communications studies.

phone: +41 43 266 88 58 | enrique.heer@lscom.ch

Verena Luetschg

Senior PR Consultant

PhD Molecular Life Sciences ETHZ/UZH

After studying biology, Verena Luetschg completed various internships and a PhD program with a degree in molecular biology at the ETH Zurich/University of Zurich. She gained her experience in health care communication at an international consulting firm, at a think tank for science, economy and society as well as at Roche Diagnostics. She has just founded a consulting firm under the name About Tomorrow Consulting. She supports the Life Science Communication Team with communication strategies, medical writing and the development of trends and future scenarios.

phone: +41 43 266 88 55 | verena.luetschg@lscom.ch

 

Anna Fraefel

Trainee

MA English Literature and Linguistics / Modern History

With a master’s degree in English Literature and Linguistics as well as Modern History, she stands at the intersection of storytelling and science. Her studies equipped her with skills in writing and critical thinking, while her research work at the University of Zurich provided her with academic experience in the life sciences. At the same time, her work in the NGO sector allowed her to deeply engage with the field of public health.

This diverse background fuels her passion for communication in life sciences and public health, where she aims to clearly convey the complex interconnections between health and society. Through the blend of storytelling and scientific evidence, she seeks to bring well-founded and memorable health information to a broader audience.

Phone: +41 43 266 88 51 | anna.fraefel@lscom.ch

Gabriel Alber

Diploma Designer Visual Communication

Gabriel Alber supports the team of Life Science Communication as a graphic designer and art director. He is a specialist in visual communication and has worked for different bigger agencies. He is also an artist and curated different art exhibitions. Today, Gabriel Alber runs his own company Alber Visuelle Kommunikation.

phone: +41 043 266 88 50 | gabriel.alber@lscom.ch

Andreas Greth

Diploma Communication and Multimedia Designer

Andreas Greth supports the Life Science Communication team in video, multimedia and animation projects. He has many years of experience as a medical illustrator and is a specialist for animations and the development of apps. Andreas Greth has been managing synaps studios with his business partner since 2015.

phone: +41 043 266 88 50 | andreas.greth@lscom.ch

Daniel Brasi

Board of Directors

He brings his many years of varied experience in tourism, high end hospitality and aviation to the agency’s Board of Directors, providing valuable marketing and strategic insights. In matters of human resources and personnel planning, he advises the agency management with his extensive experience, which he acquired during his employment at Edelweiss Air. He currently works for Hotelplan Suisse, Switzerland’s largest tour operator. He has further training in the fields of real estate property, aviation, tourism and the hospitality sector.

daniel.brasi@lscom.ch