Sean Qiu, Cfa
About Sean Qiu, Cfa
Sean Qiu, CFA, is the Executive Director and Head of Product Strategy & Valuation at BeiGene in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with extensive experience in corporate strategy and development across multiple companies.
Executive Director at BeiGene
Sean Qiu currently serves as the Executive Director, Head of Product Strategy & Valuation at BeiGene in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. Since joining the company in December 2021, he has been a key part of the BeiGene Strategy & Partnering (CBO's) organization, contributing to the evaluation and strategic development of the company's extensive portfolio of therapeutic products.
Previous Roles in Corporate Strategy
Before his current role at BeiGene, Sean Qiu held significant positions at Takeda. He was the Senior Director of Corporate Strategy for eight months in 2021 and served as Director of Corporate Strategy from 2019 to 2021. While at Takeda, he worked on strategic initiatives that bolstered the company's presence in the Greater Boston Area. His tenure at Takeda followed a similar role at Shire, where he was the Director of Corporate Development from 2016 to 2019.
Experience in Corporate Development and Business Development
Sean Qiu's career is marked by noteworthy positions in corporate development and business development. He was the Director of Corporate Development at Shire from 2016 to 2019. Prior to that, he was at Baxalta as the Senior Manager for Strategy & New Products within the Immunology Division from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, he served as Manager of Business Development & Licensing in the BioScience Division at Baxter International Inc. from 2014 to 2015. These roles allowed him to sharpen his skills in evaluating financial viability and introducing innovative solutions.
Background in Transaction Advisory and Financial Services
Starting his career in financial services, Sean Qiu spent six years at Ernst & Young as an Engagement Manager in the Financial Services Office from 2005 to 2011. He then transitioned to Transaction Advisory Services, also as an Engagement Manager, where he worked from 2011 to 2014. These roles laid a solid foundation in financial analysis and strategic consulting, which have been pivotal throughout his subsequent career transitions.
Educational Background
Sean Qiu holds an MS in Accounting from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - College of Business, which he completed in 2005. He also earned a BA in Japanese Language and Culture from Peking University. His educational background, combined with his extensive professional experience, positions him well for his current and past roles in strategic and corporate development.