An accomplished pharmaceutical leader with 20+ years of experience, I specialize in drug discovery, business development, and strategic partnerships, driving cross-functional collaboration to accelerate innovation. A seasoned biochemist and molecular biologist, I have been trained in globally renowned research labs, bringing extensive expertise in Immunology, Oncology, CNS, Metabolic, Obesity, Pain, and Cardiovascular diseases. I have a proven track record in leadership and mentorship, successfully managing research labs and matrixed teams, while supervising, mentoring, and developing scientists to advance multidisciplinary discovery programs. With exceptional drug discovery expertise, I navigate projects from target identification to lead optimization and candidate nomination, applying strategic and tactical approaches to tackle inherent challenges. Highly proficient in in vitro pharmacology, assay development, cell biology, and biochemistry, I champion novel methodologies and emerging technologies. Fluent in English and Chinese, I excel at scientific communication, articulating complex concepts to diverse audiences across all organizational levels.