Lillian Chau
About Lillian Chau
Lillian Chau is the Director of Data Management at BeiGene in San Mateo, California, with over 20 years of experience in clinical data management and research.
Current Position at BeiGene
Lillian Chau serves as the Director of Data Management at BeiGene in San Mateo, California. She has held this role since January 2018, overseeing data management operations, ensuring data integrity and compliance, and directing the data management team to support clinical trials and research initiatives.
Role at Genentech
Prior to her current position, Lillian Chau worked at Genentech as Data Management Head for Virology & Specialty Care in the US Medical Affairs department. She held this role for seven years, from 2011 to 2018, where she led data management activities, focusing on virology and specialty care. Her responsibilities included coordinating data management strategies, ensuring accurate data collection, and supporting clinical decision-making processes.
Tenure at Gilead Sciences
Lillian Chau has a significant history with Gilead Sciences, holding multiple roles over nearly a decade. She started as a Clinical Data Coordinator II in 2001, progressing to Senior Clinical Data Coordinator by 2007. From 2007 to 2011, she served as Manager of Clinical Data Management, before concluding her time at Gilead as Senior Manager of Clinical Data Management in 2011. Her roles involved increasingly complex responsibilities in clinical data oversight, project management, and team leadership.
Education and Academic Background
Lillian Chau holds an MBA from Golden Gate University, which she obtained between 2004 and 2007. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Health Science from San Francisco State University, completing her studies from 1991 to 1995. Her educational background has provided a solid foundation for her extensive career in clinical data management and research.
Early Career and Industry Experience
Lillian Chau began her career as a Research Assistant at Kaiser Permanente's Division of Research, where she worked from 1995 to 1997. She subsequently held several positions in clinical data and research roles across different organizations, including ALZA Corporation, Curon Medical, and Chiron Corporation, where she accrued substantial experience in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries.