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Emily D

@siquandonnell

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I am a bilingual biotech consultant focused on China market strategy.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek consulting or in-house roles in life sciences that combine China-market strategy, regulatory support, and fast-turnaround primary research within collaborative teams where I can deliver actionable insights and lead cross-functional projects.

I am a bilingual (Mandarin-English) biotech consultant with legal training and licensure to practice law in China. I combine cultural fluency and market-specific expertise to advise life sciences clients on clinical development, regulatory operations, and China entry strategies.

I lead fast-turnaround primary research projects end-to-end—recruiting physicians and KOLs, developing interview guides and stimuli, conducting interviews, and delivering actionable insight reports across oncology, chronic disease, diagnostics, and more. I also perform secondary research and competitive landscape analysis using Chinese and U.S. public databases.

Previously, I served as an in-house corporate legal specialist, managing 1,000+ contracts, supporting regulatory submissions, and contributing to compliance programs (FCPA, Sarbanes–Oxley). I bring cross-functional collaboration, rigorous project management, and a focus on delivering timely, strategic insights that drive decision-making.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Consultant

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GroupH, Ltd.

Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 8 months)

Led end-to-end, fast-turnaround primary research for the China pharmaceutical market, managing physician/KOL recruitment to interview execution and delivering actionable insights across multiple therapeutic areas.

Primary Research Physician KOL Recruitment Competitive Intelligence literature review Stakeholder Management

Corporate Legal Specialist

FibroGen, Inc.

Jan 2018 - Jan 2022 (4 years)

Managed 1,000+ contracts across clinical, commercial, and cross-border collaborations from draft to execution and improved contract processes while supporting regulatory filings and compliance programs.

Contract Management Regulatory Compliance Legal Research Due Diligence SOP Development Cross Functional Collaboration FCPA

CAPF Soldier

Chinese Armed Police Force

Jan 2009 - Jan 2010 (1 year)

Trained as a squad leader and commanded a unit of 10 soldiers during active service, developing leadership and operational discipline.

Leadership Team Command Training Disciplining

Volunteer Law Clerk

Bay Area Legal Aid

Jan 2017 - Present (8 years 8 months)

Provided Mandarin-English interpretation and legal drafting support for disability benefit cases, improving client communication and case documentation.

Interpretation Translation Legal Drafting Legal Research Client Advocacy