Zhen Yao
About Zhen Yao
Zhen Yao is a Senior Medical Director in Clinical Development at BeiGene and a Senior Study Medical Expert at Bayer Healthcare in Beijing, China.
Current Roles at BeiGene and Bayer Healthcare
Zhen Yao is currently serving as the Senior Medical Director, Clinical Development at BeiGene. In this capacity since June 2018, Yao plays a pivotal role in the development and execution of clinical trials and development strategies. Concurrently, Yao holds the position of Senior Study Medical Expert at Bayer Healthcare in Beijing, China. These roles highlight Yao’s substantial responsibilities in progressing clinical medical research and strategic development within the pharmaceutical industry.
Previous Experience at UCB and Peking University
Before his tenure at BeiGene and Bayer Healthcare, Zhen Yao worked as a Medical Advisor at UCB from 2011 to 2012. This role involved providing medical expertise and guidance in clinical development. Prior to this, Yao served as a Physician in the Department of Rheumatology at Peking University for one year, gaining critical hands-on experience in patient care and clinical practices.
Residency at Peking University First Hospital
From 2008 to 2010, Zhen Yao completed a residency at Peking University First Hospital. During this two-year period, Yao developed a profound understanding and practical skills in diverse medical disciplines, laying a solid foundation for his subsequent roles in clinical and medical advisory capacities.
Educational Background at Peking University
Zhen Yao pursued his medical education at Peking University, where he attained his Doctor of Medicine doctorate. He spent eight years studying at Peking University Health Science Center, from 2002 to 2010. This extensive academic training equipped Yao with in-depth medical knowledge and clinical research capabilities, integral to his current roles in medical development and research.