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Andrew Shaoyu Chen

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Senior Counsel at Global Law Office
📍 Shanghai, China

Andrew Shaoyu Chen is a Senior Counsel at Global Law Office with over 20 years of experience in pharmaceutical and medical device regulatory law. Educated at Peking University and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, his expertise is uniquely shaped by prior roles as Assistant Chief Counsel for the US Food and Drug Administration and as Senior Counsel at Amgen.

Outside of his direct legal practice, Andrew demonstrates a commitment to legal scholarship, having served as an Executive Editor for the Nebraska Law Review during his studies. He has also actively assisted Chinas National Medical Products Administration on a pro bono basis, helping them understand the U. S. FDA framework to advance regulatory reforms.

His experience serving in the US Food and Drug Administration provides him with a rare and valuable perspective in his field.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
Senior Counsel
Location
Shanghai, China
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Life Sciences Regulation
His entire 20+ year career, including roles at the FDA, Amgen, and top law firms, is focused on pharmaceutical and medical device regulatory law.
China Clinical Trials
He actively shares suggestions for navigating the challenges of obtaining HGRAC pre-approval for clinical trials in China.
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Career

Work history

8-2025
Senior Counsel
Global Law Office
2018 - 8-2025
Chief Representative
Arnold & Porter Shanghai Office
2011 - 2018
Partner
Covington & Burling LLP
2006 - 2010
Senior Counsel
Amgen
2004 - 2006
Associate
Large U.S. Law Firm Private Practice
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Education
LL. B
Peking University
J.D.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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