Emily Chen

Emily Chen, PhD, currently serves as Associate Director of Business Development at Zymeworks Inc. with previous experience at Atreca, Inc., where responsibilities included leading business development activities, executing Asia partnering strategies, and negotiating multiple agreement types. Prior roles at Simcere Pharmaceutical Group involved evaluating oncology assets, conducting due diligence, and overseeing cross-functional teams. Emily’s academic background includes a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Purdue University, where research contributed to advancements in protein folding properties, alongside a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacology and Toxicology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Additional experience encompasses leadership positions in consulting and significant involvement in research initiatives.