Zhiwei Wang
About Zhiwei Wang
Zhiwei Wang is the Research Head of Chemistry at BeiGene in Beijing, China, with over two decades of experience in medicinal chemistry.
Title
Zhiwei Wang currently holds the position of Research Head of Chemistry at BeiGene, located in Peking, Beijing, China.
Company
Since July 2014, Zhiwei Wang has been leading the chemistry research department at BeiGene. He initially joined BeiGene in April 2011 and held the title of Distinguished Research Manager of Medicinal Chemistry until 2014.
Previous Roles
Zhiwei Wang has an extensive background in the field of medicinal chemistry. He worked as an Associate Director of Medicinal Chemistry at BioDuro from 2009 to 2011, during which he contributed to significant medicinal chemistry projects. From 2004 to 2009, he was a Research Investigator I at GNF, focusing on innovative research in medicinal chemistry. Prior to that, he was a Senior Scientist at Ionis Pharmaceuticals from 2001 to 2004, where he advanced scientific research.
Education and Expertise
Zhiwei Wang obtained his Ph.D. degree in organic chemistry from Lanzhou University. He completed his postdoctoral training at Vanderbilt University. His academic journey at Lanzhou University spanned from 1986 to 1996, where he earned his Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, Doctorates, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees.
Publications and Patents
Zhiwei Wang is the author or co-author, and inventor or co-inventor, of more than 50 publications and patents. His prolific contributions to the field underline his extensive experience and influence in medicinal chemistry.