Lawrence Yu
About Lawrence Yu
Lawrence Yu is a Senior Manager in CMC Regulatory Affairs at Arcus Biosciences, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, having held various roles at Gilead Sciences and Myovant Sciences prior to his current position.
Work at Arcus Biosciences
Lawrence Yu currently serves as Senior Manager of CMC Regulatory Affairs at Arcus Biosciences, a position he has held since 2022. Prior to this role, he worked as a Senior Scientist in Small Molecule CMC at the same company from 2020 to 2022. In his current role, he is responsible for overseeing regulatory affairs related to chemistry, manufacturing, and controls, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Previous Experience in Pharmaceutical Industry
Before joining Arcus Biosciences, Lawrence Yu worked at Myovant Sciences as an Associate Scientist from 2018 to 2020. He also held a position as a Scientist at Myovant Sciences for a brief period in 2020. His earlier experience includes roles at Gilead Sciences, where he progressed from Research Associate to Senior Research Associate II between 2006 and 2015, and then served as Associate Scientist I from 2015 to 2018.
Education and Expertise
Lawrence Yu earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Golden Gate University, completing his studies from 2011 to 2014. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from the University of California, Berkeley, which he obtained from 2002 to 2006. His educational background supports his expertise in regulatory affairs and CMC processes within the pharmaceutical industry.
Career Timeline
Lawrence Yu's career spans over 15 years in the pharmaceutical industry. He began his journey at Gilead Sciences in 2006 and held various positions until 2015. After a brief tenure at Myovant Sciences, he returned to Gilead Sciences before moving to Arcus Biosciences in 2020. His career reflects a steady progression through roles with increasing responsibility in regulatory affairs and scientific research.