Weihe Zhang

Weihe Zhang possesses extensive experience in medicinal chemistry, serving as Director of Medicinal Chemistry at BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. from July 2019 to June 2022, overseeing a dynamic discovery group and directly reporting to the Senior Vice President of Medicinal Chemistry. Prior roles include Associate Director and Senior Manager at BioCryst, where leadership and communication skills were emphasized. Zhang's academic foundation includes a PhD in Organic Chemistry from Ohio University and a Master's degree from the Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry. Previous research at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill involved managing chemistry outsourcing activities to support cancer research. Additional experience includes conducting medicinal chemistry at Roche and synthesizing small molecules for potential anticancer use while at Ohio University and the Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry.