James Yang
About James Yang
James Yang is the Director of Global Alliances, Strategy, and Business Development at Bristol Myers Squibb in Seattle, Washington. He has extensive experience in business development, research, and strategic partnerships in the pharmaceutical industry.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
James Yang currently serves as the Director of Global Alliances, Strategy, and Business Development at Bristol Myers Squibb in Seattle, Washington. In this role, he leads strategic partnerships and global business development initiatives, contributing to the company's growth and advancement in the pharmaceutical industry.
Previous Experience at Bristol Myers Squibb
Before his current role, James Yang worked as the Associate Director of Global Alliances, Strategy, and Business Development at Bristol Myers Squibb from 2020 to 2022. During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in integrating Celgene's immuno-oncology research into Bristol Myers Squibb's portfolio, enhancing the company's research and development capabilities.
Professional Journey at Evidera and Celgene
James Yang worked as the Manager of Business Development and Commercial Operations at Evidera from 2019 to 2020. Here, he contributed to business strategies facilitating the successful launch of new pharmaceutical products. Prior to Evidera, he spent three years as an Associate Scientist in Immuno-Oncology at Celgene, where he co-authored research papers and developed innovative methodologies.
Educational Background
James Yang holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Seattle University, completed between 2016 and 2018. He also earned a Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Bioengineering from the University of Washington from 2012 to 2014. His educational journey began at Western Washington University, where he acquired a B.S. in Biology from 2002 to 2007.
Early Career and Research Contributions
James Yang's early career includes roles at Novo Nordisk as a Research Associate in Discovery Immunology from 2011 to 2014. He developed and implemented research methodologies in autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. Before that, he worked as a Research Technician at Fred Hutch and Northwest Pathology, gaining valuable laboratory experience.