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Massimo De Francesco

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Head of Data & Translational Sciences at UCB
📍 Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland

Massimo de Francesco is the Head of Data & Translational Sciences at UCB, where he leads digital platforms to advance biomarker and target discovery. He applies AI and data science to transform R&D. He holds a Ph. D. from the University of Geneva and previously led global informatics teams at Merck Serono.

He is also an entrepreneur, having founded Eccelis S. A. , a platform designed to help innovative scientific software companies successfully expand into the European market.

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Experience
31 Years
Current Role
Head of Data & Translational Sciences
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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AI in Drug Discovery
His role at UCB focuses on using AI and data science to transform research and accelerate the discovery of new medicines.
Translational Bioinformatics
He is actively building and leading translational bioinformatics teams focused on neurology and immunology, indicating a key area of focus and investment.
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Career

Work history

1-2019
Head of Data & Translational Sciences
UCB
3-2014 - 1-2019
Senior Director, Head of Informatics
UCB
1-2012 - 1-2015
Founder
Eccelis S.A.
4-2007 - 1-2011
Global Head of Drug Discovery Informatics
Merck Serono
1-2001 - 3-2007
Global Head of Scientific Computing
Serono
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Education
1989 - 1994
Ph.D.
University of Geneva
1983 - 1988
MSc
University of Geneva
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