Management Team
Miguel Garcia
CEO
Miguel Garcia, co-founder, and CEO of TechnoPhage, brings more than two decades of extensive experience in the biotech industry. His expertise spans between business development, management, and finance. Grounded in pharmaceutical sciences with a PhD in pharmacy, Miguel leads Technophage’s financial, entrepreneurial, and strategic initiatives to the next level. Additionally, he plays a pivotal role in driving the expansion of the Technophage Group, notably through the creation and growth of Vector B2B – Drug Developing, LxBio Pharmaceuticals S.A., and T-oncology spin off under his supervision.
Sofia Côrte-Real
CSO and Deputy CEO
Sofia Côrte-Real has shaped her professional trajectory in Health Sciences, pushing comprehensive projects from discovery to clinical phases. Specializing in preclinical drug development, technology, and strategy, she accurately navigates regulatory landscapes, interacting with regulatory bodies such as INFARMED, EMA, and FDA across a diverse range of therapeutic areas. Sofia plays a crucial role in shaping the company’s strategy by defining intellectual property and establishing new strategic collaborations, partnerships, and client relationships. Her scientific journey commenced with applied chemistry, culminating in a PhD in pharmacy.
Clara Leandro
Scientific Director
Clara Leandro has devoted her career to biomedical sciences, with a special focus on biology and medical parasitology. Along the years, Clara explored into the intricacies of studying immune responses to diverse diseases and uncovering ways to discover novel antimicrobial drugs. Possessing extensive expertise in bacteriophages granted by her PhD in phage therapy, her involvement in the company spans from the early stages of discovery to clinical trials, overseeing the entire manufacturing pathway. Clara makes daily contributions to the development of bacteriophage-based medicines, showcasing her profound knowledge and commitment.
Francisco Castro
Industrial and New Business Director
With a degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Francisco has built a robust career in the life sciences sector, holding top executive roles such as CEO and SVP at several pharmaceutical companies. His extensive experience includes consultancy across various areas of the life sciences industry, as well as business development focused on pharmaceutical innovation and growth. Currently serving as Co-CEO of Vector B2B and overseeing Technophage’s industrial and commercial units, Francisco brings deep expertise in strategic leadership, operational management, and the development and manufacturing of life science products.
Margarida Barreto
Clinical Trials Director
Margarida Barreto acts as the Clinical Trials Director at TechnoPhage, bringing over two decades of expertise in clinical trials management within the pharmaceutical industry. With a comprehensive background, Margarida has successfully led biopharmaceutical projects for product development and supervised bioanalysis projects in compliance with Good Laboratory Practices. Margarida is well-versed in Good Manufacturing Practice for Investigational Medicinal Products. Margarida holds a degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences and a Master’s degree in Medicines’ Technology.
Kátia Frota
Human Resources Director
Kátia Frota has developed her career in the organizational world, in large companies in the areas of health, retail and banking. Kátia has over thirteen years of experience in the Human Resources area, developing leaders and teams, as well as building more humanized organizational cultures that make a difference to people’s lives. Kátia has a degree in Statistics, a post-graduate degree in Group Dynamics, a specialty in mentoring methodology (individual and group) and an MBA in Business Management.
Carla Oliveira
Financial Director
In her role as Financial Director, Carla Oliveira brings extensive resources of financial expertise, gathered over nearly twenty-five years in the automotive industry, having worked with multinational companies under the Fiat and Denso Groups. Carla mostly operates in the fields of management control and business planning, which is reinforced by her academic achievement of a business management degree.
Susana Vilhena
Legal Director
Susana Vilhena has built a solid career in corporate and commercial law, combining extensive experience in both legal practice and the business environment. With over 25 years of experience, Susana has developed deep expertise in corporate and contractual law within corporate settings, as well as in commercial law, labor law, and litigation. She has worked both as an independent practitioner and in collaboration with companies managing financial assets. Susana continues to apply her multidisciplinary legal and business knowledge to deliver strategic and pragmatic legal solutions at Technophage.