Research, development, manufacture and trade in Switzerland and abroad of pharmaceuticals and medical products as well as dietary supplements, and promotion and participation in clinical trials and/or registration procedures in Switzerland and abroad for the company itself and/or for the company together with or for and on behalf of one of its customers, employees, scientific partners or joint venture partners, including but not limited to collaboration with or consulting for other biotechnology, pharmaceutical and/or food companies and affiliated companies; may establish subsidiaries and branches, participate in companies, provide services (including but not limited to consulting services) for collaborations and/or partnerships with other companies and individuals as well as non-governmental organizations (NGOs), government agencies, and/or produce, acquire, manage or sell real estate or real estate, licenses, patents and other intangible assets, without limitation, employ consultants and/or serve as consultants for one of its customers, scientific partners, employees or joint venture partners in all matters, including but not limited to drug development, scientific matters, clinical matters, regulatory matters of any kind, including those related to the development and approval of pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, drug manufacturing and interaction with regulatory authorities.