Salvatore Mercuri

Salvatore Mercuri is an accomplished professional in the pharmaceutical industry, currently serving as Associate Director of NPI & MSAT and Head of Research and Development at Lonza since January 2018. Previously, Salvatore held positions as R&D Lab Manager and R&D Senior Scientist at MICRO-MACINAZIONE S.A. from February 2013 to December 2017. Salvatore's academic background includes a Ph.D. in Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics from the University of Parma and a postdoctoral research fellowship in the same department, focusing on innovative drug delivery technologies. Salvatore has also engaged in advanced studies at Université de Bourgogne. Educational qualifications include degrees in Industrial Pharmacy and relevant state exams for professional certifications, highlighting a strong foundation in pharmacy and chemistry.