John Chen

Head of lnnovation and lnvestment丨Strategic development

Los Angeles, California, United States

About

I am a strategic thinker, computational scientist and innovator with deep experience in biopharma R&D. 💻 I bring a pragmatic, data-driven perspective to evaluation and implementation of new technology. 👨🏼‍🏫 I am valued as an effective communicator of complex scientific and technical concepts. 🧬 I have direct experience in the theory and application of machine learning in the life sciences. 💊 I have built and led integrated teams of data scientists and IT specialists in delivering novel computing-enabled solutions for discovery and translational R&D.

Experience

  • Head of lnnovation and lnvestment at Sinopharm
    Aug 2024 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos

  • VP, Head of Data Sciences at Dyne Therapeutics
    Dec 2022 - Nov 2023 · 1 yr

  • Sanofi (9 yrs 4 mos)
    • Senior Distinguished Scientist, Group Head Science Computing, Translational Sciences
      Dec 2020 - Oct 2022 · 1 yr 11 mos

      Provided strategic vision and expertise for selection and onboarding of innovative technology and scientific collaborations. Introduced new systems into the research environment such as hybrid cloud computing, machine learning, and SaaS/PaaS. Managed a diverse, cross-functional technical team with capabilities spanning life science and technology.

    • Vice President, Science Technology
      Jan 2017 - Nov 2020 · 3 yrs 11 mos

      Devised and executed translational informatics strategy for drug discovery and biologics R&D. Represented regional research informatics activities in global R&D IS planning, strategy, and integration. Member of Global R&D Leadership Team and Global R&D Week Steering Committees. Contributed expertise to multiple due diligence teams assessing external drug discovery opportunities. Coordinated cross-functional team of data engineers to address regional data management and analytics challenges.

    • Director, Science Computing
      Jul 2013 - Dec 2016 · 3 yrs 6 mos

      Directed cheminformatics and bioinformatics activities across Genzyme science sites. Responsible for drug discovery foundation systems for data capture, registration, analysis, and reporting. Launched and managed a global scientific knowledge networking platform. Supported computational and statistical research, laboratory and data analysis automation, and knowledge management informatics. Member of IT Leadership Team and Drug and Biomaterial Management Team.

  • Associate Director, Research Informatics at Genzyme
    Apr 2011 - Jun 2013 · 2 yrs 3 mos

    Launched and staffed a team of bioinformatics scientists. Managed the design and development of new software and database tools for analysis of gene expression. Supported genomics research teams with acquisition, configuration, and use of software and database resources. Initiated and managed scientific interactions through multiple external bioinformatics and genomics collaborations.

  • Senior Scientist, Bioinformatics Group Leader at GENZYME POLYCLONALS SAS
    Apr 2007 - May 2010 · 3 yrs 2 mos

    Launched and staffed a team of bioinformatics scientists. Managed the design and development of new software and database tools for analysis of gene expression. Supported genomics research teams with acquisition, configuration, and use of software and database resources. Initiated and managed scientific interactions through multiple external bioinformatics and genomics collaborations.