Dan***liu

Medicinal Chemistry Vice President

Education

Pharmacy Center, University of Groningen (RuG), The Netherlands

Pharmacy Center, University of Groningen (RuG), The Netherlands (2002 - 2006)

  • Degree: PhD
  • Field of Study: Medicinal Chemistry
  • Description: Dissertation title: Design, Synthesis and Pharmacological Evaluation of Enone Prodrugs.

Fudan University (1994 - 1998)

  • Degree: Bachelor
  • Field of Study: Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
  • Description: Thesis title: “Synthesis of intermediates of morphine analogue medicine”.

Skills:

Lead Change, Chemistry, Neuroscience, Drug Discovery

Work Experience:

Medicinal Chemistry Vice President at Drug Farm

  • Location: China, Shanghai
  • Duration: 2017-01 to Present
  • Description: Drug Farm is a US and China-based biotech specialized in first-in-class drug development for oncology, infection, autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. Drug Farm's ID InVivo platform is built on a breakthrough technology in mouse genetics and enables discovery of new drug targets in living mice. Using the technology, Drug Farm has identified novel drug targets and developed first-in-class drug candidates that show potent efficacy in animal models and are moving into clinical development.

Operation Manager at Abbott

  • Location: Shanghai City, China
  • Duration: 2015-10 to 2016-12
  • Description: Responsible to maintain the operation of R&D center at high quality level according to Abbott standard, ensure the operation of lab and office meet the requirement of regulatory and internal policies. Support to build the new R&D lab and movement. Responsible for the coordination of activities of cross-functional areas for completion of projects, such as resource allocation, project update and logistic support to the labs, management of vendors and suppliers. Responsible for execution of protocols for safety, environmental, occupational, and relevant training for the R&D staff, prepare for and participate in R&D operational audits, such as EHS, Environmental risk, Occupational risks. Responsible for R&D documentation, filing and recording. Support to CNAS accreditation. Responsible for maintain the communication with the landlord, and work together to resolve the issues if there is any.

R&D operation senior manager at 海正辉瑞制药有限公司 Hisun Pfizer Pharmaceuticals Co., LTD.

  • Location: Shanghai
  • Duration: 2014-01 to 2015-08
  • Description: During the work at Hisun Pfizer,as R & D operation department head, managing the operation team of R & D center Establishment of R & D procurement system. organize to establish a fast and convenient procurement platform and channels, including the purchase of reference drugs abroad, to ensure the projects moving forward smoothly. Establishment of project management platform for R & D center. Based on the situation of R & D projects, coordinate R & D department and BT department colleagues to establish R & D project management platform with the characters of convenient, fast, efficient, low cost. And also serve as a document management system. Establishment of R & D training system. Under the framework of quality management system, coordinate different departments to set up the internal and external training plans for each individual based on their needs and background . Meanwhile, coordinate internal and external resources to improve staff's scientific research level and expand their knowledge. Improving the financial management system of R&D center. From the project selected, the project landed to the project implementation, tracking and analysis the cost. Based on the actual cost and the R&D center normal operation cost to set up the budget for the coming year. Establishing EHS management system. To ensure employee works under safety and to provide a safe environment.   Organize R&D center building construction, from the design to construction, coordinate all needs from different departments of the R & D center was fulfilled by design Institute, sufficient communication between the different suppliers. Controlling the whole project was under the budget. Organize the public tender for large equipment, and arrange the purchase plan and actual purchase of small equipment.  Understanding and familiar with GMP system, provide support for factory FDA audit.  To assist the application of high-tech enterprises and Qianren plan work.

Research Fellow I at Shanghai Chempartner

  • Location: Shanghai City, China
  • Duration: 2012-05 to 2014-12
  • Description: Level 17 Responsible for a 10 people R &D team (3 PhD, 6 Master and 1 Bachelor). Focusing on the synthesis of different building blocks in diabetes area. The client is one of the TOP 5 global pharmaceutical company, which is the key Business account in our 2013 development plan. Responsible for a 9 people R& D Team (1 PhD equaled, 6 Master and 2 Bachelor). Focusing on the lead optimization stage of a new candidate in the obesity area As the member of COC (chemistry operation committee) and Department Operation Officer, responsible for the operation in the department and the company, including making the plan of saving of reagent and executing ; KPI matrix set up and executing, help department head on talent optimization; making plans of saving energy cost; organizing the quality campaign inside the department to improve the productivity and quality. Meanwhile, also responsible for the training of the fresh employee and the management training for group leaders.

Principle Scientist II at Shanghai Chempartner

  • Location: Shanghai City, China
  • Duration: 2011-05 to 2012-04
  • Description: Level 16 Responsible for a 10 people R &D team (3 PhD, 6 Master and 1 bachelor). Focusing on the synthesis of different building blocks. The client is one of the TOP 5 global pharmaceutical company. Responsible for a 9 people R& D Team (1 PhD equaled, 6 Master and 2 Bachelor). Focusing on the lead optimization stage of a new candidate in the obesity area. Responsible for a 3 people R &D Team (1 PhD, 1 Master and 1 Bachelor). Focusing on the lead optimization stage. Cooperated with Shanghai science and technology center, organized a series seminars. Worked as business development (BD) assistant in our company. Cooperation with finance to give the estimation of the revenue for each quarter and adjust the revenue target for the following quarter. Responsible for the potential client tracking; cooperating the BD group abroad with the heads from each department; helping HR to make the recruitment plan. Worked as finance controller to help saving the cost.
AI Resume Analysis

Candidate Intelligence Report

AI-powered analysis from the perspective of a US hiring director — evaluating career continuity, growth trajectory, and role fit.

Career Continuity & Risk Assessment

Employment GapLow

Only a very brief gap between December 2016 and January 2017; otherwise continuous employment progression.

Industry ConsistencyLow

Career has remained within pharma/biotech sectors (CRO, pharma, biotech) with consistent focus on medicinal chemistry, drug discovery, and R&D operations.

Tenure StabilityMedium

Early career shows multiple moves, but there is a clear upward progression to a long-running senior leadership role since 2017, indicating increasing stability at the VP level.

Education-Career MatchLow

Pharmacy education aligns well with medicinal chemistry, drug discovery, and leadership in R&D; strong educational fit for the role.

Career Growth Curve

Principal Scientist II Entry
Shanghai Chempartner
2011-05 to 2012-04
Research Fellow I ↑ Promoted
Shanghai Chempartner
2012-05 to 2014-12
R&D Operation Senior Manager ↑ Promoted
Hisun Pfizer Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.
2014-01 to 2015-08
Operation Manager ↑ Promoted
Abbott
2015-10 to 2016-12
Medicinal Chemistry Vice President ↑ Promoted
Drug Farm
2017-01 to Present
Assessment: The candidate demonstrates a clear upward trajectory with progressive leadership in medicinal chemistry and R&D operations, culminating in a senior VP role with global scope. The early career shows multiple transitions, but recent stability and scale suggest readiness for senior Director/Head-level roles in global biotech or pharma.

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