The company's purpose is the research, design, development, synthesis, manufacturing, acquisition, enhancement, transformation, distribution, subcontracting, and marketing of products, technologies, and services in the fields of biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, chemistry, radiochemistry, health, nutrition, life sciences, as well as any related fields. It can provide scientific and technical services, including consulting, research and development subcontracting, pharmaceutical research, development, and manufacturing subcontracting, analytical development, and regulatory support. It can also acquire, develop, exploit, grant, or transfer any intellectual property rights, such as patents, trademarks, licenses, know-how, or software, as well as hold and manage tangible or intangible assets useful for its activity. The company may also create branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire, manage, and dispose of holdings, as well as carry out all industrial, commercial, financial, and mobile operations aimed at developing and extending its purpose or directly or indirectly related thereto. It can also acquire, manage, and dispose of real estate, with the exception of operations prohibited by the LFAIE.