Más de 55 empleados, un equipo apasionado

El 40% de nuestro personal cuenta con un doctorado o un máster en ciencias. Con experiencias y trayectorias diversas, representando 7 nacionalidades, garantizamos a nuestros clientes un equipo dinámico, cualificado y apasionado, impulsado por la ciencia y el éxito del cliente.

Michele Müller, Company President & R&D Head.
Michele Müller
Founder, President of the Board of Directors & CSO
Michele Müller

Michele Müller is the Founder, President of the Board of Directors and CSO of Microsphere, bringing an unparalleled knowledge in the field of Spray Drying and particle size engineering.

Currently he is managing Sferalp SA and he is co-founder of Industrie Biomediche Insubri SA.

Michele has 30 years of experience in the pharmaceutical field and has held executive or management positions in companies including Cerbios, Sintetica and Micro-Macinazione SA.


Academic background

• Dr. sc. Nat. - PhD, Biochemistry, ETH Zurich

• Master Degree in Biology, ETH Zurich

Matteo Berlusconi, Site Head.
Matteo Berlusconi
Chief Operating Officer
Matteo Berlusconi

Matteo Berlusconi joined Microsphere in 2022 as Site Head and is now the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the company. He brought strong technical and managerial leadership with him gained in more than 25 years serving leading European API manufacturers and CDMOs, such as Gnosis, Dipharma, CHEMO, where he covered various senior managerial and executive roles as Plant Director, Corporate Engineering Director, Operation Manager.


Academic background

• Master’s degree in Chemical engineering, Polytechnic of Turin

• Executive MBA, University of Applied Sciences of Southern Switzerland

Vittorio Bertacche
Chief Commercial Officer
Vittorio Bertacche
Vittorio Bertacche is the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of Microsphere.

With over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and CDMO industries, Vittorio combines scientific expertise, commercial insight and leadership experience.

His background in scientific, strategic and business roles gives him a broad understanding of the pharmaceutical value chain and evolving customer needs.

As CCO, Vittorio leads our commercial strategy and operations, helping strengthen our market presence, advance our strategic priorities and drive sustainable growth.


Academic background

• PhD, Pharmaceutical Chemistry,

University of Milan

Liana Meneghin, Quality Unit Manager and Qualified Person.
Liana Meneghin
Quality Unit Manager and Qualified Person
Liana Meneghin
Liana Meneghin has been part of Microsphere since April 2008.

She is responsible for the Quality Unit comprising both Quality Assurance and Quality Control Departments and for the Release, as Qualified Person for Switzerland.

Previously, she worked as Quality Assurance Manager at Pro.Bio.Sint. S.p.A. and as Change Control Manager at IBSA Institute Biochimique SA Lugano.


Academic background

• Degree in Biology, Biomolecular, University of Milan

• II Level Master “G. Benzi” in Regulatory Affairs, University of Pavia

• Executive MBA, SDA Bocconi

Silvestro Lucariello, R&D Manager.
Silvestro Lucariello
R&D Manager
Silvestro Lucariello

Silvestro Lucariello has been serving as R&D Manager of Microsphere since December 2023.

He benefits the company with his technical know-how derived from his experience as Responsible of R&D Solid State Lab and APIs Physical properties, and as Technology Transfer Scientist in organizations such as Chemo - Industriale Chimica, Lonza SA and Teva API Italy.


Academic background

• Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology, University of Milan