Riccardo Francescato, PhD

Bioprocess Automation and Digitalization - Key Account Manager

Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

About

Experience

  • Key Account Manager at Securecell AG
    Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

  • Freelance Pharma Consultant at IMAC - International Market Access Consulting
    Feb 2025 - Apr 2025 · 3 mos

  • Associate Consultant at Simon-Kucher
    Jan 2024 - Jun 2024 · 6 mos

    • Product profitability assessment through global market data analysis (industry databases) and economic models (International Reference Pricing, Cost-Effectiveness analysis, Country Launch Optimization). • Market Access projections in preparation Health Authority submissions through Key Opinion Leader engagement, synthesizing qualitative data into actionable strategic recommendations. • Developed product dossiers and value stories with impactful reports and dashboards.

  • Scientist / R&D Project Manager at Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale (EOC)
    May 2020 - Jun 2023 · 3 yrs 2 mos

    • Scientific team coordination in the field of Organ-on-Chip (preclinical 3D in vitro systems) which led to the development of a platform for preclinical drug testing. • Presented complex scientific data and key findings at international conferences, awarded three times for impactful data visualization and clear communication. • Secured funding grants through convincing project pitches to technical and non-technical stakeholders. • Formative visiting period at a preclinical CRO (Accelera NMS group, Milan, Italy) to familiarize with CRO operations and client services in the drug development sector.

  • Visiting Internship preclinical CRO at Accelera - Part of NMS Group
    May 2023 - May 2023 · 1 mo

    Gaining exposure to preclinical commercial services, especially on in vitro and DMPK ADME in vivo studies, enhancing understanding of CRO operations and client services in the drug development sector