After his Chemistry degree from the University of Pavia in 1990, Nicola Sardone specialized in silicate crystal chemistry and X-ray crystallography at CNR in Pavia. In 1996, he joined Indena, covering different positions in Analytical Research. Since 2009, he is being the responsible for the Analytical Research department, overseeing analytical development, technology transfer, and regulatory support for IND and DMF submissions. Within the CDMO framework, analytical technology transfer and the analytical support to natural-origin and total-synthesis High Potent API development and production are also part of his current responsibilities.