Lei (Geffrey) Gao
About Lei (Geffrey) Gao
Lei (Geffrey) Gao serves as the Executive Vice President and Deputy General Manager at Harbin Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd., where he leads strategy, business development, investment, and mergers and acquisitions. He holds advanced degrees in Neuroscience and Molecular Pharmacology and has extensive experience in the life sciences sector, including previous roles at EY and Navigant.
Current Role at Harbin Pharmaceutical Group
Lei (Geffrey) Gao serves as the Executive Vice President and Deputy General Manager at Harbin Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd. He has held this position since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing strategy, business development, investment, and mergers and acquisitions. His leadership contributes to the company's strategic direction and growth initiatives within the pharmaceutical industry in China.
Professional Experience in Life Sciences
Prior to his current role, Lei Gao worked at Tasly Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd. as General Manager and Group Head and Managing Director from 2015 to 2018. He also gained experience as a Life Sciences Strategy Consultant at Navigant from 2010 to 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. Additionally, he worked at EY in London from 2012 to 2015, focusing on life sciences mergers and acquisitions and investment banking.
Educational Background and Training
Lei Gao has an extensive educational background. He studied at the University of Pennsylvania, where he focused on Neuroscience and completed post-doctoral training. He also earned a Ph.D. in Molecular Pharmacology from Brown University. Earlier in his education, he obtained a B.S. in Biology from the University of Science and Technology of China and completed high school at 乌鲁木齐一中.
Expertise in Strategy and Investment
With a strong foundation in life sciences and strategic consulting, Lei Gao has developed expertise in business development, investment strategies, and mergers and acquisitions. His experience spans various roles in the pharmaceutical sector, allowing him to navigate complex business environments and contribute to organizational growth.