Gianluca Luigi Russo

Empowering drug developers to accelerate their discoveries

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

About

Helping scientists advance drug discovery by turning great science into real-world breakthroughs. At Crelux, part of WuXi AppTec’s integrated drug discovery platform, I collaborate with biotech and pharma innovators to support their research programs — helping them meet critical milestones, secure funding, and generate high-quality data that drives decisions. I leverage the deep scientific expertise, speed, and cutting-edge technologies of Crelux and WuXi Biology to deliver customized, flexible solutions in structural biology, biophysics, protein production, and assay development. As a driven and proactive business developer, I bring a strong track record in client acquisition, relationship management, and strategic growth. I thrive on building partnerships that move science forward. Always open to connect — I’m passionate about learning from scientists, exploring their latest developments, and co-creating solutions to accelerate their discovery journey.

Experience

  • Head of Business Growth at CRELUX, a WuXi AppTec Company
    Aug 2025 - Present · 1 yr

    -Strategic business development & global expansion -Client relationship management & key account growth -Cross-functional collaboration with scientific & commercial teams -Market intelligence & competitive positioning -Promotion of Crelux's integrated discovery platforms within WuXi AppTec

  • NanoTemper Technologies (Munich, Bavaria, Germany)
    • Account Manager
      Aug 2024 - Aug 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

      Sales, customer relationship management, forecasting and business development for all NanoTemper product lines in Germany, Slovenia and Croatia, and for Dianthus uHTS device in whole Europe

    • Senior Technical Sales Specialist
      Apr 2023 - Aug 2024 · 1 yr 5 mos

      Sales, customer relationship management, forecasting and business development for Switzerland and Austria

    • Technical Sales Specialist
      Feb 2021 - Apr 2023 · 2 yrs 3 mos

      Application specialist responsible for sales and accounts development in South Germany and Switzerland. - Expansion of business opportunities and new technology markets - Customer-Relationship-Management and prospect acquisition - Sales & support related activities for the whole NanoTemper portfolio - Performance of Proof of Concept (POC) studies - Establish business development strategies - Representation of the company at customer sites

  • PhD Graduate Student at Graduate School of Systemic Neurosciences - LMU Munich
    Jan 2015 - Sep 2019 · 4 yrs 9 mos

    Neuroregenerative approaches in traumatic brain injury: unraveling metabolic and inflammatory aspects involved in direct neuronal conversion of astrocytes and oligodendrocytes. Projects under supervision of Prof. Dr. Magdalena Götz. I. Independent organization of experiments, with time-management organizational approach and optimization of resources II. Project supervisor of master students III. Presentations about research projects and papers in international conferences and routine meetings IV. Scientific English writing and revision of thesis, papers, grants V. Data handling and critical prioritization of work

  • Research Assistant at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) München
    Aug 2014 - Dec 2014 · 5 mos

  • Research Assistant at the INSPE, Institute of Experimental Neurology - Neuroimmunology Unit at Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele
    Dec 2013 - Jun 2014 · 7 mos

    Neural stem cells transplantation recovers mouse stroke model: molecular and cellular mechanisms. Project under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Gianvito Martino