Lucia Stella Cafagna

Lucia Stella Cafagna serves as the Business Development & Licensing Deputy Director at Helsinn Group since April 2007, with responsibilities spanning licensing out at Helsinn Integrative Care & Alliance Management and previously as Head of Licensing out and International Area Manager. Prior experience includes senior manager licensing and sales at Eurand from October 1999 to March 2007, where major achievements included successful licensing and sales agreements while leading a team of managers and managing key accounts. Additionally, Lucia held the role of Export Manager at Lisapharma from March 1984 to September 1999, focusing on international agreements, tenders, cost analysis, and commercial strategy. Educational credentials include an Executive MBA from SDA Bocconi (2013-2015) and a degree in Finance Administration & Economics from Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (1986-1991).