The Scientific and Technological Development Support Fund (FONDEF) is a program that is managed by the National Commission for Scientific and Technological Research (CONICYT), and that is part of the National System of Public Funds for Scientific and Technological Research. FONDEF works within the framework of the National Innovation Strategy of the Government of Chile, and follows the long–term guidelines designed by the National Innovation Council.The mission is promoting ties and… Show more The Scientific and Technological Development Support Fund (FONDEF) is a program that is managed by the National Commission for Scientific and Technological Research (CONICYT), and that is part of the National System of Public Funds for Scientific and Technological Research. FONDEF works within the framework of the National Innovation Strategy of the Government of Chile, and follows the long–term guidelines designed by the National Innovation Council.The mission is promoting ties and partnerships among research institutions, corporations, and other entities. The goal is to develop applied research projects that can improve Chile’s competitiveness and the quality of life of its population.Health is one of six areas of I&D&i with their Heads of Departments and scientific committees, in which I am 1 of 6 members, evaluating and follow up the applied research projects. Show less

Responsable for the strategic planning of technological developments and research of the Company that allow it to stay with the state of the art in the technologies and / or knowledge of the field in Chile, the region and in the world, creating a portfolio of intellectual protection. Determine anual budget in coordination with the other managements of the company and supervision of the chemists team.Mi rol es la planificación estratégica de desarrollos tecnológicos y de investigación de… Show more Responsable for the strategic planning of technological developments and research of the Company that allow it to stay with the state of the art in the technologies and / or knowledge of the field in Chile, the region and in the world, creating a portfolio of intellectual protection. Determine anual budget in coordination with the other managements of the company and supervision of the chemists team.Mi rol es la planificación estratégica de desarrollos tecnológicos y de investigación de la Empresa que le permitan mantenerse actualizada al estado del arte en las tecnologías y/o conocimientos propios del rubro en Chile, la región y en el mundo creando un porfolio de protección intelectual. Determinar presupuesto en coordinación con las otras gerencias de la empresa + supervisión del equipo de trabajo de profesionales de ámbito químico. Show less

Principal investigator in the R & D consortium of Naturalis, focus on the development of innovative natural products of interest to human or animal health. In charge of the project technology park Santiago.

Responsible for the introduction of Nutrartis Phytosterols into the EU market.Nutrartis is a new company dedicated to the production and commercialization of Phytosterols, known to reduce cholesterol (LDLc), a risk factor in the development of coronary heart disease. Our product is an EFSA approved (699/447/2011), stable sub-micron dispersion of free sterol obtained by proprietary technology, easily formulated in a wide variety food matrix. Raw material is assured by strategic contract with… Show more Responsible for the introduction of Nutrartis Phytosterols into the EU market.Nutrartis is a new company dedicated to the production and commercialization of Phytosterols, known to reduce cholesterol (LDLc), a risk factor in the development of coronary heart disease. Our product is an EFSA approved (699/447/2011), stable sub-micron dispersion of free sterol obtained by proprietary technology, easily formulated in a wide variety food matrix. Raw material is assured by strategic contract with Arboris, world wide biggest PS producer from Pine tree. Clinical efficacy of LDLc and additionally Triglyceride reduction have been shown in a Canadian study from 2011, published in 2014. Show less

Teaching "Drug Discovery" in the Master course of Pharmaceutical Science

Advising Biomedicine (Group Dr. P. Cogram) in Drug Discovery and supporting other groups with help in chemistry in general.

Head of new laboratory “Biotech and fine chemicals”, unique in the Sika group, one of the world leaders of chemicals and solutions for construction and since two years strongly involved in mining technologies. In our lab we develop new products or raw materials from natural resources after adequate transformations through biological or chemical means. We introduced first in 2010 a new "green" raw material for high volume concrete plasticizers,which evolved over time to a second products with… Show more Head of new laboratory “Biotech and fine chemicals”, unique in the Sika group, one of the world leaders of chemicals and solutions for construction and since two years strongly involved in mining technologies. In our lab we develop new products or raw materials from natural resources after adequate transformations through biological or chemical means. We introduced first in 2010 a new "green" raw material for high volume concrete plasticizers,which evolved over time to a second products with higer potency. The productivity of my lab is underlined by 5 patent application. Show less

Sales responsible and BD for the segment chemical reagents in Switzerland, especially in the German part. Sales increase of 30% in less than 1 year.

Research of new clients for drug discovery services. For this reason I had - Analyzed the competitors and possible clients. - Participate and taken contact at various international meetings such as Bio2006 (Chicago, USA); EuroBioTech (Paris, F); Biopartnering 2006 (London, GB), EuroBio 2006 (Düsseldorf, D). The partecipants at these meetings are "decision makers". - Follow up of meetings

- Responsible of Inpharzam Ricerche in an international consortio of 5 European pharmaceutical companies (mid-size) for the design and acquisition of 20'000 new chemical entities. - Responsible of combinatorial and computational chemistry

Guidance of research projects in collaboration with international partners from Biotech/Biopharmaceuticals in Europe and USA- Supervision of project cross functional teams (10 scientists) - Budget planning (ca 1M€/y) with subsequent verification/ controlling. - Result communication towards internal top management as well as to the external partner on a regularly, monthly base. - Oral and written result presentation.

Technology transfer of my industrial, pharmaceutical experiences and technical support in the implementation of a chemistry strategy coherent with time/costs

Scientific evaluation (chemistry aspects) of new projects (in 3 years ca. 40 projects) in completely autonomously manner.

• Implementation and installation of CombiChem laboratory includingo Laboratory design and acquisition (0.3 Mio $)o Instrument acquisition (0.6 Mio $)o Staff selection and insertion• Libraries syntheses and purification for lead optimization program• Implementation and installation of central compound storage