Sales and Biotechnologist professional with +10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Currently Segment Marketing Manager at Merck, responsible to identify, realize, and commercialize our combined offering of products and solutions for the market segment of Novel Modalities (nucleic acid therapies and vaccines; viral and non-viral delivery technologies; gene therapy). Work experience as Sales (Merck) and as Scientist at Novartis Vaccines (team member in several global R&D projects) and at two Italian CDMOs (process development and manufacturing). Excellent scientific and communication skills developed in academic and company positions, in Italy and abroad. Expertise in appropriate scientific techniques and workflow underlying successful drug discovery projects. MBA degree obtained at LUISS Business School. Experience in supervising and coordinating teams with and without formal authority, to deliver quality results on time, according to customer needs as well as to company’s objectives. A motivational team member who thrives in highly pressurized and challenging working environments. Entrepreneurial mindset, experience with founding a start-up, able to draft business plans and develop business cases. Reliable, well organized, proactive and willing to learn. Aiming to grow in a stimulating and dynamic environment.