Team
SAM AGUS
Sam is board-certified neurologist and a seasoned medication and device (including software as medical device) development expert, with more than 20 years of global experience in multiple therapy areas. He has served as Chief Medical Officer with several biotech companies and senior leader in clinical development and medical affairs in various mid-size and large pharmaceutical companies, such as H. Lundbeck A/S, Shire Plc., Abbott Labs, Solvay Pharmaceuticals, and Teva Pharmaceutical industry.
ALESSANDRA PAGLIARIO
Alessandra has nearly two decades of experience as a CFO, founder, and board member in both private and listed companies. She excels in managing venture-financed companies and driving success in fast-growing businesses, with a strong focus on financing, fundraising, and risk management in highly regulated markets. Recently, as co-founder, CFO, and board member of NeoLotto Ltd, Alessandra secured over €20 million in investments and led the company to profitability by building a new distribution network.
SIMONA PICCIRELLA
Simona is VP Operations & Development and an experienced manager with profound knowledge of life science sector. In 2009 she co-founded the company VisMederi srl and she was COO until 2016, serving clients such as Sanofi, Novartis, GSK, Takeda in vaccine immunogenicity evaluation and analytical assay validation.
MICHAEL RASCHE
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Rasche is currently Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and a member of the Board of Directors of Diadem SpA. Rasche has more than three decades of experience in driving life sciences industry innovation and growth, along with a uniquely broad cultural perspective gained from building and leading businesses based in nine countries across Europe and the Americas.