Pier Giorgio Pacifici, Ph.D.

Pier Giorgio Pacifici, Ph.D. has a diverse work experience in business development and sales roles within the life sciences industry. Pier Giorgio is currently the Director of Business Development at X-Chem, Inc. since November 2022. Prior to that, they served as the Director of Business Development at mdgroup from January 2021 to November 2022. Pier Giorgio also held the position of Business Development Director at Covance from August 2019 to January 2021.

From May 2017 to July 2019, Pacifici worked as a Business Development Manager at IRBM, where they played a crucial role in sales, marketing, and operational activities for multiple companies. Pier Giorgio designed the structure and function of the Business Development unit, expanded the client base, and represented the company at various international meetings.

In their previous roles, Pacifici was a Client Account Manager at IDEXX from January 2016 to June 2017, where they developed territories and established high-level relationships with pharmaceutical and biotech companies. Pier Giorgio also served as the Director of Commercial Operations at Vergent Bio from January 2015 to November 2015, leading revenue generation efforts across the U.S.

Pacifici's earlier experience includes working as a Senior Account Manager and Business Development Manager at Enzo Life Sciences, Inc. from May 2013 to January 2015. Pier Giorgio contributed to the growth of key accounts and exceeded territory sales forecasts.

Before that, they worked as a Sr. Scientific Strategy Consultant and Scientific Sales Executive at inGenious Targeting Laboratory from May 2011 to May 2013, responsible for a significant portion of the company's business.

Pacifici began their career as a Post-Doctoral Fellow at Max Planck Institute for Medical Research from February 2009 to May 2011, where they conducted research and organized events for the institute. Pier Giorgio also worked as an Early Stage Researcher from May 2006 to January 2009 at the same institute, focusing on their doctoral dissertation.

In addition to their scientific work, Pacifici has also showcased their writing skills as a published author of two English books, which received recognition, including the prestigious EPPIE Award in 2008. Pier Giorgio wrote these books while working as a Writer at Calderwood Books from September 2007 to September 2009.

Pier Giorgio Pacifici, Ph.D. pursued their education in a structured manner, focusing on neurobiology and biology. Pier Giorgio obtained their Bachelor's/Master's Degree in Biology from Università degli studi Roma TRE between 1998 and 2004. Pier Giorgio then pursued a Ph.D. in Neurobiology at Heidelberg University from 2006 to 2009.

In addition to their formal education, Pacifici also obtained various certifications to enhance their skill set. Pier Giorgio received certifications in sales, including "Sales: Handling Objections," "Sales: Referral Selling," and "Soft Skills for Sales Professionals" from LinkedIn in 2020 and 2019. Pier Giorgio also acquired certifications in "Acting Decisively," "Improving Your Focus," "Influencing Others," "Mindfulness," "Solution Selling," "Strategic Thinking," "Sales: Closing Strategies," "Selling to Executives," and "Developing Executive Presence" from LinkedIn between 2019 and 2018.

To demonstrate their commitment to professional growth, Pacifici obtained the "European Business Competence License (EBC*L) Level A" from the European Union in 2009. Lastly, they obtained certification in "Adult and Child CPR/AED" from the American Red Cross in 2014, reflecting their dedication to emergency response and safety.