Yu Chen

Yu Chen, MS MBA, is an experienced professional in business development and research within the biotech and pharmaceutical sectors. Currently serving as the Executive Director of Business Development at WuXi AppTec since February 2018, Yu Chen is responsible for promoting integrated R&D and manufacturing services. Previous roles include Biopharma Solutions Lead at Admera Health, Director of Business Development at PharmaResources and SAI Life Sciences Ltd, and Associate Scientist at Synta Pharmaceuticals. Early career experiences include positions as a Research Fellow at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and Harvard Medical School, with significant contributions to stem cell research and multiple publications. Educational qualifications include an MBA from Simmons University and degrees in Pharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics from Peking University and The Chinese University of Hong Kong, respectively.