Lily Shao
About Lily Shao
Lily Shao is the Regulatory Affairs Director at MAËLYS, with extensive experience in regulatory and quality roles across various companies.
Current Role at MAËLYS
Lily Shao holds the position of Regulatory Affairs Director at MAËLYS. She has been with the company since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing regulatory compliance and ensuring that the company's products meet all relevant regulatory standards. Her work involves coordinating with various departments to align the company's operations with regulatory requirements.
Previous Experience at VEGAMOUR
Prior to her current position, Lily Shao worked at VEGAMOUR. She initially served as Regulatory and Quality Manager from 2021 to 2023, and later as Director, Regulatory for 9 months in 2023. In these roles, she managed regulatory strategies and quality assurance processes, contributing significantly to the company’s compliance and product quality efforts.
Roles at The HydraFacial Company
Lily Shao worked at The HydraFacial Company in various capacities related to regulatory affairs. She started as a Regulatory Affairs Specialist from 2019 to 2020 and was later promoted to Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist in 2021 for 8 months. During her tenure, she focused on maintaining regulatory documentation and compliance with industry standards, supporting the company’s product development and market entry.
Position at Algenist
Lily Shao's career at Algenist spanned multiple roles from 2015 to 2019. She began as a Compliance Coordinator, transitioning to Associate Manager, and later Manager, Regulatory and Quality Assurance. By the end of her tenure, she was a Senior Manager, Regulatory and QC/QA. Her responsibilities included regulatory oversight, quality control, and assurance activities, significantly contributing to the company's compliance and quality management practices.
Early Career and Education
Lily Shao’s early career included roles at WHPM, Inc. as a Project Specialist and Predictive Biology as a Lab Assistant. She holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biochemistry and Cell Biology from UC San Diego. Her academic background provided a strong foundation for her subsequent roles in regulatory affairs and quality management.