Philip Zhao

Leading AI & Digital Transformation!

Chaoyang District, Beijing, China

About

Experienced Head of Information Technology Operations with a demonstrated history of working in the pharmaceuticals industry. Skilled in ITIL, IT Strategy, Management, Pharmaceutical Industry, and Project Management. Strong information technology professional with a Bachelor's degree focused in Computer science and technology from 中国地质大学(北京).

Experience

  • Bayer (19 yrs)
    • VP, Head of Digital Lead - Pharma China / Head of Greater China IT
      Jan 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 6 mos

      Drive AI capability development in China, build AI use cases which are not only serving China business but also be able to roll out to other markets (China for Global). End-to-End responsibility to drive the digital transformation for the commercial operations of Pharma China business (digital Roadmap development, investment steering, consulting, data management, technology selection, digital product development and operations). Drive the talent and capability development to better serve the digital transformation in China. Serve as the IT representative for Greater China market.

    • Digital Lead - Pharma China
      Sep 2021 - Dec 2022 · 1 yr 4 mos

      Collaboratively drive the digital transformation of the Pharma business in China, focus on empowering the business development via better utilization of data and technology. Drive the development of the digital roadmap for China, and the derived from the roadmap to align and manage the digital/IT investment portfolio in China. Serve as the Country IT representative for Greater China IT units.

    • Head of Pharma Digital Transformation & IT - Customer Platform Hub APAC
      May 2020 - Aug 2021 · 1 yr 4 mos

      Lead a team to drive digital transformation within Pharma division. Manage IT products and platforms in the area of Marketing & Sales, Market Access and Medical Information for APAC region.

  • IT Manager at Uniplan
    Oct 2004 - Jun 2007 · 2 yrs 9 mos

    Build and operate all infrastructures following the guidance from HQ(Germany), steer all infrastructure IT cost in China.

  • IT ENGINEER at Beijing Jiaxun Feihong Electrical Co., Ltd
    Jun 2003 - Sep 2004 · 1 yr 4 mos