Benny Tan
About Benny Tan
Benny Tan is the Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs at BeiGene and Head of RA/QA at BioAtla, Inc., with over 25 years of experience in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.
Company Roles
Benny Tan currently serves as the Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs at BeiGene. He also holds dual roles at BioAtla, Inc. where he is the Head of Regulatory Affairs (RA) and Quality Assurance (QA) as well as the Executive Director of RA/QA.
Previous Employment
Benny Tan has extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, having held various senior positions. He worked at AbbVie from 2014 to 2021 as Director, Global Regulatory Lead for Oncology. Before that, he was a Regulatory Affairs Director at Amgen from 2006 to 2014. Earlier in his career, he was a Regulatory Affairs Manager at Chiron Corporation (2004-2006) and a Manager, Regional Regulatory Affairs at Alpha Therapeutic Corporation from 1996 to 2003.
Education and Expertise
Benny Tan holds a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from the National University of Singapore, where he studied from 1990 to 1993. He has over 25 years of experience in regulatory affairs, particularly in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors. His expertise includes oncology regulatory affairs, biologics, and biosimilars.
Regulatory Affairs in Oncology
Benny Tan has a strong background in oncology regulatory affairs. During his tenure at AbbVie, he played a key role in regulatory submissions and approvals for several oncology therapies. He led the global regulatory strategies for these products, ensuring compliance with both US and international regulatory standards.
Global Regulatory Experience
Benny Tan’s career features extensive experience in both US and international regulatory environments, including Europe and Asia. He has successfully interacted with regulatory agencies such as the FDA and EMA. His work covers the preparation and submission of various regulatory documents, including INDs, NDAs, and BLAs.