Zhijian Xiao
About Zhijian Xiao
Zhijian Xiao is the Head Of Quality China Operations at BeiGene and holds multiple quality management roles at Novartis in Shanghai, China.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
Zhijian Xiao currently holds multiple key positions in prominent pharmaceutical companies in Shanghai, China. He serves as the Head Of Quality China Operations at BeiGene since September 2020. Concurrently, he is also the Region Quality Head, APMAJ, and the Head of QA for the Greater China Region at Novartis. These roles involve overseeing quality management and assurance across various operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and implementing effective quality control measures.
Previous Experience at AstraZeneca
Before his current roles, Zhijian Xiao had an extensive career at AstraZeneca, spanning 18 years. He worked in various capacities including Lab Supervisor, QC Manager, and QA Manager from 1999 to 2008 in Wuxi City, Jiangsu, China. He then served as Site Quality Head from 2008 to 2012 and later as the Head of Quality for the Asia Pacific Region from 2012 to 2017 in Shanghai City, China. His tenure at AstraZeneca provided him with a rich background in quality assurance and regulatory compliance.
Educational Background
Zhijian Xiao has a strong educational background that supports his extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from Nanjing University, graduating in 1990. He further enhanced his qualifications by completing a Programme Certificate in strategy, people management, and innovation from Warwick University between 2004 and 2006. Additionally, he achieved an MBA from the China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) through the Global EMBA program, which he attended from 2016 to 2019.
Roles at Jiangsu Institute of Nuclear Medicine
Zhijian Xiao began his career at Jiangsu Institute of Nuclear Medicine, where he worked for nine years (1990-1999) in Wuxi City, Jiangsu, China. During his time there, he held the positions of Lab Technician and Associate Researcher. These roles provided him with foundational experience in laboratory work and research, setting the stage for his later contributions to quality management in the pharmaceutical sector.
Professional Experience Overview
Zhijian Xiao has over 30 years of professional experience in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in quality management and operations. His extensive career includes significant roles at AstraZeneca, where he worked for 18 years, and his current leadership positions at BeiGene and Novartis in Shanghai. His expertise in quality assurance and regulatory compliance has been honed through various positions, including lab supervision, quality control management, and regional quality leadership. His broad skill set is complemented by a strong educational background in biochemistry, strategic management, and business administration.