Ruiling (Wells) Tu
About Ruiling (Wells) Tu
Ruiling (Wells) Tu is an Associate at Roivant Sciences, where he has worked since 2022. He has a diverse background in finance, research, and public policy, with previous roles at various organizations including SalivaDirect™, China Securities Co., Ltd., and Calliope Bio.
Work at Roivant Sciences
Ruiling (Wells) Tu has been employed at Roivant Sciences as an Associate since 2022. In this role, Tu engages in health-tech incubation, contributing to the development of innovative solutions in the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors. The position leverages Tu's expertise in evaluating companies within these industries to provide actionable insights that support strategic decision-making.
Previous Experience in Biotechnology and Finance
Prior to joining Roivant Sciences, Tu held various roles that provided a foundation in biotechnology and finance. Tu worked as a Project Intern at SalivaDirect™ for three months in 2022, and as a Business and Operation Analyst at Calliope Bio from 2021 to 2022. Additionally, Tu served as an Investment Banking Summer Analyst at China Securities Co., Ltd. in 2018 and as a Business Analyst Intern at Morningside Venture Capital from 2020 to 2021.
Educational Background
Tu has a diverse educational background, having studied at multiple prestigious institutions. Tu earned a Master of Public Policy from the University of Virginia Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy from 2018 to 2020. Prior to that, Tu studied Philosophy and Economics at the University of Virginia from 2016 to 2019. Tu also attended Yale School of Public Health, focusing on Biostatistics from 2020 to 2022.
Research and Consulting Experience
Tu has extensive experience in research and consulting roles. Tu worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Virginia in 2019 and as a Research Assistant at both Brown University and Peking University in 2016 and 2015, respectively. Additionally, Tu served as a Pro Bono External Consultant for the Biotechnology Innovation Organization from 2019 to 2020, providing insights into the biotech sector.
Skills and Expertise
Tu possesses solid qualitative and quantitative skills developed through diverse work experiences in financial institutions and research centers. Tu has expertise in evaluating pharmaceutical and biotech companies, which supports the provision of actionable insights. Tu's academic focus includes economic and public policy analysis, alongside a passion for postmodern philosophy.