Chan Lee
About Chan Lee
Chan Lee is the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at BeiGene in New York, with extensive experience in the biopharmaceuticals industry and a strong focus on diversity and team empowerment.
Current Position at BeiGene
Chan Lee holds the position of General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at BeiGene. He operates from New York, New York, in the United States. In this role, Chan Lee provides legal oversight and strategic advice on corporate governance matters, contributing significantly to the legal structure and policy framework of the company.
Previous Work Experience at Sanofi
Chan Lee served as General Counsel for North America at Sanofi from 2016 to 2022, based in Bridgewater, New Jersey. During his tenure, he provided legal support for innovative solutions in global healthcare and headed the legal department for the Specialty Care Global Business Unit. This role emphasized his expertise in managing legal operations within a heavily regulated industry.
Career at Pfizer
Chan Lee's career at Pfizer saw him holding several high-responsibility roles from 2008 to 2016. These included Chief Counsel and Senior Vice President positions, where he focused on vaccines, oncology, and consumer health. His roles involved leading legal teams, policy development, and offering global healthcare product support. A significant part of his career was spent as Chief Counsel for Pfizer's Innovative Health global business.
Educational Background
Chan Lee earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of California, Berkeley. Prior to that, he achieved a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Economics from Cornell University, where he studied from 1985 to 1989. His legal education and economics background have provided a strong foundation for his extensive career in law within the biopharmaceuticals industry.
Recognition and Awards
In 2018, Chan Lee received the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund’s Justice in Action Award. This accolade recognizes his contributions to the legal field and his commitment to justice. He is known for his efforts in increasing diversity and gender balance in the legal profession, particularly through encouraging growth opportunities for underrepresented lawyers in collaboration with Sanofi’s preferred law firms.