Shirley Wong
About Shirley Wong
Shirley Wong is the Senior Scientific Medical Director of Global Medical Affairs at BeiGene in Emeryville, CA, with extensive experience in oncology and medical science liaison roles.
Current Employment at BeiGene
Shirley Wong is currently serving as the Senior Scientific Medical Director, Global Medical Affairs at BeiGene in Emeryville, CA. In this role, she leads the development and execution of medical affairs strategies and programs. Her responsibilities include overseeing investigator-sponsored research and independent medical education, which are central to BeiGene's mission to develop innovative treatments for cancer.
Previous Roles at Pfizer
Before joining BeiGene, Shirley Wong worked at Pfizer in a dual role as the Oncology Field Medical Director and Director of Medical Affairs Scientific Training & Education from 2016 to 2017. These positions allowed her to contribute significantly to the company's oncology initiatives and medical education programs, enhancing the scientific knowledge and clinical expertise of the team.
Medical Science Liaison Experience
Shirley Wong has extensive experience as a Medical Science Liaison. She held the position of Principal Medical Science Liaison at Medivation Inc. in 2016 after serving as Senior Medical Science Liaison from 2012 to 2016. Prior to that, she worked as a Senior Oncology Medical Science Liaison at Eisai US from 2008 to 2012 and as an Oncology Medical Science Liaison at Bayer from 2006 to 2008. Her roles involved close collaboration with healthcare professionals and the implementation of oncology-focused medical strategies.
Academic and Clinical Background
Shirley Wong has a robust background in academic and clinical settings. From 1999 to 2006, she served concurrently as a Clinical Oncology Pharmacy Specialist at UF Health Jacksonville, a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Florida College of Pharmacy, and an Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Florida School of Medicine. This period was marked by her commitment to integrating clinical practice with academic instruction, thereby contributing to the training of future healthcare professionals.
Educational Qualifications and Fellowships
Shirley Wong is well-qualified in her field, holding a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from Virginia Commonwealth University - School of Pharmacy. She further specialized through a Clinical & Research Fellowship in Hematology/Oncology & Bone Marrow/Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant at Virginia Commonwealth University. Additionally, she completed a Pharmacy Practice Residency at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. She is board certified in oncology (BCOP), reflecting her advanced expertise in cancer treatment and patient care.