Yiyuan Ma
About Yiyuan Ma
Yiyuan Ma is the Medical Director of Clinical Development at BeiGene in Beijing, China, with extensive experience in oncology and clinical development.
Professional Background
Yiyuan Ma is currently serving as the Medical Director of Clinical Development at BeiGene in Beijing City, China. Before his tenure at BeiGene, he worked at Pfizer as a Clinician in oncology from 2017 to 2018. Prior to this, he was the Disease Franchise Head at Novartis and also held the position of Medical Advisor at the same company. His career commenced with a significant stint at Peking University Cancer Hospital where he served as a Resident and Chief Resident Surgeon from 2009 to 2013.
Current Role at BeiGene
Since 2018, Yiyuan Ma has been involved in clinical development projects with a focus on oncology at BeiGene. His role as Medical Director, Clinical Development, involves overseeing and driving forward clinical development strategies and projects aimed at discovering and refining oncology treatments. By leveraging his extensive background and experience, he contributes to BeiGene's mission in combating cancer and improving patient outcomes.
Previous Experience at Pfizer
Yiyuan Ma has experience working at Pfizer in the role of Clinician, oncology, from 2017 to 2018. During this time, he was involved in clinical trials and developed strategies for oncology drugs. His work contributed to the progression of various oncology initiatives and provided Pfizer with valuable clinical insights that helped shape its approach to cancer treatment.
Leadership Role at Novartis
Before his stint at Pfizer, Yiyuan Ma held several significant roles at Novartis. From 2016 to 2017, he led as the Disease Franchise Head, overseeing multiple therapeutic areas within oncology. He also served as a Medical Advisor from 2013 to 2015, where he provided strategic medical insights for drug development. His leadership and advisory roles at Novartis were pivotal in guiding the company's oncology drug development and enhancing therapeutic strategies.
Educational Background
Yiyuan Ma's education is firmly rooted in medical studies. He earned a Doctor of Medicine (MD) from Peking University, having completed the Surgery Residency Program between 2006 and 2009. Prior to that, he achieved his Bachelor of Medicine from the same institution after studying clinical medicine from 2001 to 2006. His strong educational foundation laid the groundwork for his robust career in the medical and pharmaceutical fields.