Andrea Casazza
(Chiesi Farmaceutici Italy)
Andrea Casazza is the Global Head of Technical Development, R&D at Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A., with over 25 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Throughout his career, he has led the development of innovative products for multiple therapeutic areas and patient populations, delivered through oral, injectable, and inhalation routes.
He is recognized for strong leadership in managing complex projects and for a strategic approach based on the integration of multidisciplinary expertise. He has successfully coordinated diverse teams of analysts, formulators, engineers, chemists, and device experts, operating effectively in industrial environments of varying scales.
Over the course of his professional activity, he has made significant contributions to the development and approval of numerous medicines for the European and U.S. markets, ensuring high standards of quality and innovation in R&D processes. Attention has always been devoted to continuous scientific development and to the growth of new generations of professionals.
Main professional experience:
Since 2022: Global Head of Technical Development, R&D, Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A.
2017–2022: Head of Chemistry Manufacturing & Controls, R&D, Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A.
2010–2017: Head of Drug Product Development, R&D CMC, Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A.
2009–2010: Leader, Early Development Group, R&D Pharmaceutical Development, GlaxoSmithKline
2002–2009: Head of Developability, Physical Properties & Biopharmaceutics, GlaxoWellcome
2000–2002: Manager, Analysis and Pre formulation, Inpharzam SA
