BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT TEAM
Devan Patel
Vice President of Client Services
Rachel Kulkarni
Director of Marketing
Melissa Lincoln-Kemp
Director of Business Development
Devan Patel
Vice President of Client Services
Devan Patel, who joined Pii in 2012, is Vice President of Client Services where oversees Pii’s Business Operations functions. He previously served as Pii’s Senior Director, Project Management since 2012. In that role, Devan played a key role in Pii’s development and commercial programs for orals and injectables. With his leadership, Pii has built a world-class Project Management Organization (PMO) consistently characterized by superb customer experience. Over the years, Devan has used his knowledge and technical skills to play a vital role for the Operations team, managing key initiatives for the Parenteral/Sterile business unit, including managing the overall scheduling and planning of all Aseptic Operations. His collaborative style when working with cross-functional teams across Pii’s business units and ability to anticipate problems before they occur as raised the role of project management to an artform. Devan delivers a positive, outcomes-focused experience for our client-partners, from initial contact through successful completion of each project.
Devan earned his Bachelors in Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics from the University of Maryland and a M.B.A. from Johns Hopkins University.
Rachel Kulkarni
Director of Marketing
Rachel Kulkarni brings over 18 years of dynamic expertise in go-to-market strategy to her role as Director of Marketing at Pii. With a track record spanning several diverse sectors, Rachel is a proven growth marketer for start-up organizations and Fortune 500 companies alike. In her previous role at Thermo Fisher Scientific, she headed global marketing for biologics, sterile drug products, and commercial packaging under the Patheon brand.
Rachel received her undergraduate degree in business administration from the University of Colorado-Boulder and her MBA in Brand and Product Management from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is known for her purpose-driven and client-centric marketing approach.
Melissa Lincoln-Kemp
Director of Business Development
Melissa Lincoln Kemp is a vital member of the Pii business development team, leveraging over 20 years of pharmaceutical industry experience. Starting as a Stability Specialist at AAIPharma (now Alcami), she progressed through roles in client services and project management, gaining a comprehensive understanding of client needs. Her tenure at Avista (now Cambrex), Catalent, and Bora Pharmaceuticals enriched her industry knowledge.
Now, as Director of Business Development, Melissa strategically drives growth and forges impactful partnerships. She excels in identifying phase-appropriate solutions, drawing on her unique perspective to ensure client success. Melissa is passionate about fostering collaborative relationships that drive innovation and lasting impact in the pharmaceutical sector. Her journey from hands-on roles to a leadership position exemplifies her dedication, resilience, and continuous growth, making her an invaluable asset to both clients and the Pii team.