Hongxia Hu

Senior Business Development Manager @ Sanyou Biopharmaceuticals

About

Sanyou Biopharmaceuticals core capabilities include: Antibody Discovery – AI-enabled super-trillion antibody libraries, hybridoma, single B cell, and phage/yeast display platforms, delivering diverse leads within weeks. Antibody Engineering & Optimization – Humanization, affinity maturation, developability optimization, and bispecific/multispecific design. ADC Development – Customized antibody–drug conjugate services with novel linkers and payload strategies, ensuring improved efficacy and safety. Cell Therapy Support – Antibody discovery for novel CAR-T targets, in vitro/in vivo validation, and preclinical proof-of-concept studies. CRO/CDMO Services – From early discovery to IND-enabling studies, including stable cell line development, process development, and GMP production. With over 1,200 successful projects delivered and a 95% client return rate, Sanyou has become a trusted partner for leading pharmaceutical companies, biotech startups, and research institutions worldwide. Our mission is to accelerate biologics innovation and help partners bring life-changing therapies to patients faster.

Country

City

United States

Industry

Pharmaceuticals

Skill

Marketing, Business Strategy, Protein Science, Automation, antibody production, Protein Engineering, Drug Discovery, Team Management, Business Development, lab management, Project Management, antibody development, kits development, Laboratory Management, Python, Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS), Molecular Biology, Protein expression and purification, Research, Biochemistry

Experience

Senior Business Development Manager

Sanyou Biopharmaceuticals

2025-7 - 2025-10 · 4 mos

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

• Lead global business development initiatives, driving partnerships in antibody discovery, biologics innovation, and CRO/CDMO services. • Identify and engage biotech, pharma, and academic partners, positioning Sanyou as a strategic R&D collaborator. • Manage the full business cycle from prospecting, scientific discussions, and proposal development to contract negotiation and partnership execution. • Represent Sanyou at international biotech conferences and industry workshops to expand global network and BD pipeline.

Postdoctoral Scientist

DTU - Technical University of Denmark

2018-12 - 2021-3 · 2 yrs 4 mos

Carried out product design and development process with software Fusion 360. Led the design and implementation of a novel microfluidic testing platform to assess enzyme activity with improved sensitivity and throughput.

PhD Student in Morten Meldal's lab

Københavns Universitet - University of Copenhagen

2015-3 - 2019 · 3 yrs

Performed silico design process with the molecular dynamics (MD) program “Molecular Operating Environment” (MOE) to generate antibody-mimetic compounds against specific biomarkers. Developed assays to evaluate the binding affinity between the target protein and the designed peptides. Engineered novel resin materials to improve efficiency and performance in peptide synthesis.

Visiting Research Scientist

Novo Nordisk

2018-1 - 2018-6 · 6 mos

Successfully enhanced the stability of insulin formulations, including NovoRapid and Actrapid, using selected peptides. Utilized Python to analyze experimental data and generate clear statistical visualizations for effective communication between the university and industry partners. Gained hands-on experience with professional industrial practices and adhered to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).

Teaching Assistant

Københavns Universitet - University of Copenhagen

2017-3 - 2018-4 · 1 yr 2 mos

Universtesparken 5

Supported instruction and lab sessions for undergraduate and graduate-level courses. Guided students through experimental procedures, ensuring safety, accuracy, and timely completion of lab work. Organized and coordinated lab activities, providing technical assistance and helping students stay on track with course objectives.