Lifang Deng
About Lifang Deng
Lifang Deng serves as the Associate Director of Cost Accounting at ElevateBio, having previously held various finance roles in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors. She holds multiple degrees in accounting and has extensive experience in cost accounting and financial analysis.
Current Role at ElevateBio
Lifang Deng serves as the Associate Director of Cost Accounting at ElevateBio. She has held this position since 2023, contributing to the financial oversight and management of cost accounting processes within the organization. Her role involves ensuring accurate financial reporting and analysis to support the company's strategic objectives.
Previous Experience in Finance
Prior to her current role, Lifang Deng worked at Apellis Pharmaceuticals as a Senior Manager in Cost Accounting from 2021 to 2023. She also held positions at Sarepta Therapeutics as Manager of Finance for Inventory Manufacturing and RNA Technology from 2020 to 2021, and at Radius Health, Inc. as a Senior Cost Accountant from 2018 to 2019. Her extensive experience in finance includes roles focused on cost analysis and financial planning.
Educational Background
Lifang Deng has a diverse educational background in accounting and finance. She studied at TaiYuan Normal University, earning a Bachelor's degree in English Education from 2001 to 2005. She later pursued advanced studies at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, where she achieved an M.B.A. with a concentration in Accounting from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, she is currently studying for a Master of Accounting at Bentley University's McCallum Graduate School of Business, which she began in 2018.
Early Career and Teaching Experience
Lifang Deng began her career in academia, working as a Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant at the University of Massachusetts - Lowell from 2009 to 2011. She also served as a Tutor and Teaching Assistant in Accounting and Math at Bunker Hill Community College from 2007 to 2009. During the same period, she worked as an Income Tax Assistant Coordinator at Bunker Hill Community College, gaining valuable experience in educational support and finance.
Professional Development in Financial Analysis
Throughout her career, Lifang Deng has developed a strong foundation in financial analysis. She worked as a Financial Analyst at SynQor from 2011 to 2015 and later as a Cost Analyst at Acacia Communications Inc. from 2015 to 2018. These roles allowed her to refine her analytical skills and gain expertise in cost management and financial reporting.