Wenjia (Maggie) Xu
About Wenjia (Maggie) Xu
Wenjia (Maggie) Xu is the Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis at BeiGene in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She has extensive experience in financial analysis, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate development.
Current Position at BeiGene
Wenjia (Maggie) Xu currently holds the position of Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis at BeiGene in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She joined the company in February 2019 and is responsible for overseeing financial planning and analysis activities. This role involves budget management, financial forecasting, and strategic planning to support the company’s financial goals.
Past Role at Charles River Laboratories
Prior to her current position, Wenjia worked as a Senior Financial Analyst at Charles River Laboratories from 2016 to 2019 in Wilmington, MA. During her three-year tenure, she focused on financial analysis and reporting. Her responsibilities included analyzing financial data, preparing reports, and supporting decision-making processes to enhance financial performance.
Experience at Thermo Fisher Scientific
From 2014 to 2016, Wenjia served as an Analyst in Strategy and Corporate Development (M&A) at Thermo Fisher Scientific, a Fortune 300 Life Sciences Company in Waltham, MA. In this role, she gained significant experience in mergers and acquisitions. Her duties involved evaluating potential M&A opportunities, conducting financial due diligence, and supporting strategic corporate development initiatives.
Educational Background
Wenjia Xu holds a Master's degree in Finance from Boston University, where she studied from 2010 to 2012. She also earned a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Shanghai University. Her educational background has provided her with a strong foundation in finance principles and analytical skills, which she has applied throughout her diverse career.
Early Career and Internships
Wenjia began her career with a summer internship at Morgan Stanley Huaxin Funds in the Investment Banking Division in Shanghai in 2010. She later held internships at BON and Oak Investment Partners in the Greater New York City Area and Beijing, China, respectively. These early roles provided her with practical experience in investment banking, accounting, and venture capital, laying the groundwork for her future career in finance.