Michele Casanova

Michele Casanova is a seasoned professional in the healthcare and diagnostics sectors, currently serving as a Global Diagnostics Partnering Strategy & Transactions Senior Manager at Roche since July 2020, where responsibilities include driving end-to-end partnering processes and evaluating external strategic options. Prior to this role, Michele worked as a Global Business Development Manager in Centralized and Point-of-Care Solutions at Roche, focusing on external innovation access and business assessments. Experience includes serving as a Consultant at Executive Insight, providing specialized support to (bio)pharmaceutical and diagnostics executives, and an Analyst role at CASFORMTECH, where knowledge of international patent law was gained. Michele's early career included service as a Disaster Relief Soldier with the Swiss Armed Forces. Educational credentials encompass a Doctor of Science (Biomechanics) from ETH Zurich, an MSc in Mechanical Engineering, and notable studies at prestigious institutions such as Harvard University and Imperial College London.