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YANG YANG

Enthusiast · DISC type i
Head of Business Development at WestGene
📍 Chengdu, Sichuan, China

Yang serves as the Head of Business Development at WestGene, a clinical-stage biotech firm. He leads global licensing, co-development, and new venture strategy for innovative therapeutics. Holding a Master of Science from Heriot-Watt University, he has closed one of Chinas largest platform licensing deals.

Beyond his corporate role, Yang demonstrates a strong interest in European literature. He authored the "Ibsen in China White Paper, " revealing a passion for classic Norwegian theatre and its cultural impact. This points to an appreciation for the arts and cross-cultural studies alongside his scientific background.

He uniquely combines his biotech career with literary analysis, having authored a white paper on the Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen.

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Experience
9 Years
Current Role
Head of Business Development
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Chengdu, Sichuan, China
Personality Overview

How YANG shows up

Non-Confrontational
Story Driven
Amiable & Agreeable

Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word. They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals.

Priorities

Topics YANG cares about

Global Biotech Deals
He drives platform licensing and co-development deals at WestGene, having successfully closed one of China's largest partnerships in the sector.
Cross-Border Strategy
His work focuses on bridging China-based innovation with global markets, enabling international expansion and cross-border collaboration for new therapeutics.
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Career

Work history

5-2023
Head of Business Development
WestGene
10-2018 - 3-2023
Director of Branding and Marketing
成都新经济发展研究院
1-2017 - 10-2018
City Manager
Serious Tech
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Education
2009 - 2014
Bachelor of Medicine
Sun Yat-sen University
2015 - 2016
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Heriot-Watt University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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