Primary Job Title Partner Primary Organization Eight Roads Ventures
Location Shanghai, Shanghai, China Regions Asia-Pacific (APAC) Gender Male Also Known As Weimin W. Liu
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Dr. Will Liu is the Managing Director of BeiGene Bioventures. He and team create, incubate, and invest in biotech startups at BeiGene Venture Labs. Building on 27 years of experience in venture capital, pharmaceutical and biotech industry, Dr. Liu co-conceived the Venture Labs’ business model at BeiGene. Along with a highly capable scientific team,
he is helping scientists and entrepreneurs to turn their original ideas into fledgling biotech startups. Prior to starting the BeiGene Venture Labs, Dr. Liu was a Partner at Eight Roads Ventures focusing on the investment of early-stage biotech companies. In addition to generating high investments returns, he also fostered multiple highly successful biotech companies including Structure Therapeutics and Insilico Medicine. Before becoming a venture capitalist, Dr. Liu spent 20 years in the pharma industry. His industrial experience ranges from R&D to business development, including various important roles at MNC pharmaceutical companies, such as the Head of Worldwide BD for Neuroscience at GSK, and China Head of External Innovation at Merck KGaA. Dr. Liu graduated from Nankai University in China and holds a PhD degree in Chemistry from the University of Michigan.
Prior To Joining Eight Roads, Will Held Several Positions Of Business Development In Multinational Pharmaceutical Companies, Including Head Of Worldwide Business Development For Neurosciences At Gsk And Head Of External Innovation China At Merck Kgaa. Will Was Trained As A Scientist And Worked In Drug Discovery For Over Ten Years.
Will Graduated From Nankai University In China And Received His Ph.D. Degree From The University Of Michigan.
