Nunzio Cifariello

Nunzio Cifariello is an experienced professional in business development and strategic planning within the healthcare sector. Currently serving as the Head of Business Development and Strategy & Alliance Innovation Manager at Vall d’Hebron Institute of Research (VHIR) from March 2021 to March 2024, Nunzio focuses on institutional collaboration and innovation strategy. Previously, Nunzio held the position of Commercialization Unit Officer at Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBELL), leading disruptive projects to enhance marketing and sales. Prior experience includes roles at the Knowledge & Technology Transfer (KTT) Office of Hospital Clínic Barcelona (IDIBAP) as Business Development and Project Manager, where involvement included managing innovation project pipelines and coordinating technology transfer processes. Nunzio began a career in research assistance at Universitat Pompeu Fabra and completed early training at Parc Científic de Barcelona. Nunzio holds an Executive MBA from EADA Business School and has undertaken project management training at Grupitagora.