Alessio Maiolica is a bioanalytical leader at Novartis, focused on shaping bioanalytical strategy and operating models that enable reliable decision-making across drug development. He works at the intersection of governance, portfolio execution, and laboratory innovation to deliver fit-for-purpose assays for pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and immunogenicity for early clinical phases. In the past two years Alessio has been leading the construction of a state-of-the-art GCP regulated bioanalytical facility and workforce to support current and emerging therapeutic modalities.
Novel therapeutic modalities in the Biologics (Bx) space are transforming biomedical research and changing how medicines are discovered and developed.As a result, deciding what , when , where to measure, and why it matters, has become both more important and more complex.
To keep pace, bioanalytical organizations must deliver fit-for-purpose assays quickly, while ensuring high-quality consistent data and methods as programs move from early studies to late-stage clinical trials. That requires BA strategy and execution be co-designed and built into development plans from the start.
At Novartis, we support the BA for Bx development through a four-pillar operating model:
- Align: governance and clear strategy-setting for bioanalytical deliverables
- Orchestrate: portfolio visibility, prioritization, smart risks, and accountable decision-making
- Accelerate: innovation and agility in internal laboratories to enable Phase I and II delivery
- Scale: high-throughput, compliant external delivery to support Phase III and beyond
In this session, we will share how the four pillars work together, with a particular focus on establishing two state-of-the-art bioanalytical facilities and how they enable modern, end-to-end bioanalytical solutions to accelerate getting medicines to patients.