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Aerial view of Basel Minster and the Rhine River with the Swiss Alps beyond

Basel & Switzerland

Connecting European and Chinese Life Sciences

Supporting strategic expansion, partnerships, and portfolio transformation across both markets.

Who we are

Alpine Bridge Consulting helps Chinese and European life-science organizations build successful strategies, partnerships, and operating models across both markets.

Combining senior pharmaceutical leadership experience with deep understanding of European and Chinese business environments, we support organizations navigating growth, collaboration, and transformation in highly regulated healthcare ecosystems.

our focus

We help European and Chinese life-science organizations navigate growth, partnerships, and transformation across both markets.

Basel skyline at sunset with the Roche towers and a bridge over the Rhine, Switzerland
Basel skyline at sunset with the Roche towers and a bridge over the Rhine, Switzerland
Basel skyline at sunset with the Roche towers and a bridge over the Rhine, Switzerland
Shanghai's Lujiazui financial district skyline at night, China
Shanghai's Lujiazui financial district skyline at night, China

Connected to China

Deep ties to Chinese markets and business culture, built through years of on-the-ground experience.

Based in Basel

Rooted in one of the world's leading pharmaceutical hubs, at the heart of the European ecosystem.

Executive Leadership

20+ years of pharmaceutical R&D, portfolio governance and transformation leadership

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For Chinese biopharma companies:

European market entry

Strategic partnerships

Portfolio Governance

Organizational scaling

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For European life-science organizations:

China market understanding

Partner identification

Cross-cultural collaboration

Strategic executive support

The most successful partnerships between Europe and China are built on more than opportunity. They require trust, cultural understanding, clear governance, and disciplined execution.

Thorsten Böhle

Founder

Services

Core Services

Market Expansion & Partnerships For:

Chinese Companies entering Europe

European Companies entering China

Partner Search

Ecosystem navigation

Market Expansion & Partnerships For:

Chinese Companies entering Europe

European Companies entering China

Partner Search

Ecosystem navigation

Portfolio Strategy & Governance For:

Scaling biotechs

Innovation Portfolios

R&D prioritization

Portfolio Strategy & Governance For:

Scaling biotechs

Innovation Portfolios

R&D prioritization

Executive Alignment & Cross-Cultural Leadership For:

Joint ventures

Partnerships

Alliance Management

Leadership teams operating across both regions

Executive Alignment & Cross-Cultural Leadership For:

Joint ventures

Partnerships

Alliance Management

Leadership teams operating across both regions

Transformation & PMO Excellence For:

Growing organizations

Portfolio Transparency

Operational scaling

Transformation & PMO Excellence For:

Growing organizations

Portfolio Transparency

Operational scaling

About

About Alpine Bridge Consulting

Alpine Bridge Consulting supports pharmaceutical and biotech organizations in navigating complex portfolio, governance, and strategic transformation challenges across global markets.

Founded by Thorsten Böhle 伯乐, the firm combines more than 20 years of experience in pharmaceutical R&D, portfolio governance, operational transformation, and cross-functional leadership within highly regulated international environments.

Consulting philosophy

Clarity

Pragmatism

Sustainable execution

Data-driven decision making

Specialties

Portfolio Governance

R&D Strategy

Europe-China Partnerships

Organizational Transformation

Cross-Cultural Leadership 

Leadership

Meet the Founder

Thorsten Böhle 伯乐

Founder & Managing Partner

Thorsten brings more than 20 years of leadership across pharmaceutical R&D, portfolio governance, and operational transformation. Having worked at the heart of Basel's life-science ecosystem and studied in both China and Europe, he helps Chinese organizations navigate European expansion with clarity and confidence.

Leadership experience

Organon

CSL Behring

Roche

B. Braun Melsungen AG

Credentials

Executive MBA with Tongji University

Leadership roles at Roche, CSL Behring, Organon & B. Braun

Swiss-Chinese Chamber of Commerce

European-Chinese pharmaceutical ecosystem bridge

Thorsten Böhle, a founder of Alpine Bridge, in the firm's Basel office
Thorsten Böhle, a founder of Alpine Bridge, in the firm's Basel office

Contact

Let's start a conversation

We look forward to building trusted international partnerships and supporting sustainable growth within the global life-science ecosystem.

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Location

Basel, Switzerland

Alpine Bridge Consulting

Basel, Switzerland

Strategic Portfolio & R&D Consulting for Chinese Life-Science Companies Expanding into Europe

© 2026 Alpine Bridge Consulting. All rights reserved.

Alpine Bridge Consulting

Basel, Switzerland

Strategic Portfolio & R&D Consulting for Chinese Life-Science Companies Expanding into Europe

© 2026 Alpine Bridge Consulting. All rights reserved.

Alpine Bridge Consulting

Basel, Switzerland

Strategic Portfolio & R&D Consulting for Chinese Life-Science Companies Expanding into Europe

© 2026 Alpine Bridge Consulting. All rights reserved.