Luigi Capriotti

Senior Scientist @ CSL Behring | Analytical Biochemist | Biopharma R&D

Bern, Berne, Switzerland

About

Senior analytical biochemist with 10+ years of experience in biopharmaceutical R&D, specialising in LC–MS and proteomics-based protein and antibody characterisation. Experienced in method development, technology transfer, and analytical support across development stages, working in regulated pharma and biotech environments. Strong background in chromatography, spectroscopy, and mass spectrometry, with a track record of data-driven decision making, cross-functional collaboration, and process optimisation.

Experience

  • CSL (8 yrs 3 mos)
    • Senior Scientist
      Sep 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

      • Lead LC–MS activities supporting protein and antibody characterisation and proteomics in biopharmaceutical R&D • Support preclinical and clinical programs through method development, data interpretation, and cross-functional collaboration

    • Research Scientist
      May 2018 - Sep 2023 · 5 yrs 5 mos

      • Supported LC–MS–based protein characterisation and proteomics activities within biopharmaceutical R&D • Contributed to analytical method development and assay optimisation

  • PHD Researcher at GSK
    Nov 2014 - Oct 2017 · 3 yrs

    • Investigated peptide and glycopeptide MHC II interactions to support the rational design of glycoconjugate vaccines, using LC–MS and HDX–MS–based approaches

  • Junior Technician at Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia
    Jun 2014 - Oct 2014 · 5 mos

    • Supported development of peptide- and liposome-based drug delivery systems, including synthesis and basic characterisation

  • Research internship at King's College London
    Oct 2013 - Dec 2013 · 3 mos

    • Conducted research on pH- and temperature-responsive peptides for drug and gene delivery applications

  • Master's dissertation at King's College London
    Jan 2012 - Jul 2012 · 7 mos

    • Conducted research on synthesis and characterisation of pH- and temperature-responsive peptides for drug and gene delivery