Nalini (Nah Lih Nee) Yadav, Ph.D.
About Nalini (Nah Lih Nee) Yadav, Ph.D.
Nalini Yadav, Ph.D., is an Enterprise Account Executive at Mendel.ai, with extensive experience in sales and business development in the biotechnology sector. She has held various roles in prominent companies and possesses a strong academic background in biotechnology, biology, and pharmaceutical science.
Current Role at Mendel
Nalini Yadav serves as an Enterprise Account Executive at Mendel.ai, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she focuses on managing client relationships and driving sales initiatives. Her responsibilities include maintaining a pipeline of 8-10 deals and consistently exceeding monthly sales goals. This position is based in Atlanta, Georgia, and allows for remote work.
Previous Experience in Sales and Management
Prior to her current role, Nalini Yadav held various positions in sales and management. She worked at First Regional Mortgage as an Outside Sales | Senior Loan Officer and Director of Information Technology from 2003 to 2010. She also served as a Senior Business Development Manager at Sapio Sciences LLC in 2022 and as a Scientific Solutions Consultant at Benchling from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, she worked as an Account Executive at Benchling and Synthace, and as Director of Sales & Support at Cheeky Scientist.
Educational Background
Nalini Yadav has a strong educational foundation in the sciences. She earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Pharmaceutical Science from the University of Hawai‘i System. She also holds a Master of Science (MS) in Biotechnology from Fort Valley State University and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology/Biological Sciences from Mercer University. Furthermore, she completed a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Mathematics at Mercer University.
Research and Project Involvement
Throughout her career, Nalini Yadav has completed four research projects, showcasing her ability to collaborate effectively with peers. Her experience includes working as a Cancer Research PhD Candidate and Teaching/Research Assistant at the University of Hawai'i at Hilo from 2011 to 2018. She also served as a Biological Science Aid at the USDA Agricultural Research Service from 2010 to 2011.
Client Relationship Management Skills
Nalini Yadav has demonstrated strong client relationship management skills, achieving a 70% client repeat/referral business rate. Her ability to build energetic rapport and maintain professional awareness contributes to her success in sales and client engagement.