Michael Yap

Retired — Calendar Under New Management

About

I’ve stepped into retirement, which so far feels exactly like work except the meetings are optional and the boss is much nicer. Like my great‑great‑great‑great grandfather, who helped turn a muddy mining outpost into the city now known as Kuala Lumpur, I spent my career building systems, teams, and the occasional controlled fire drill. Different century, different tools, same family habit of leaving things better than we found them.Now I’m shifting my time toward health, longevity, and a few projects that have been waiting for me to stop living life in 30‑minute blocks. No grand speeches, no inspirational slogans — just a quieter calendar and a bit more room to think, create, and move at a pace my ancestors would recognize as sensible.If you need me, I’ll be around — just not in Outlook.

Country

United States

City

San Francisco

Industry

Biotechnology

Skill

Biotechnology, Life Sciences, R&D, Medical Devices, Validation, Cross-functional Team Leadership, GMP, Chromatography, Troubleshooting, Testing, Biochemistry, HPLC, Biopharmaceuticals, High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)

Experience

Retired — Calendar Under New Management

The Department of Sensible Pacing

2026-3 - Present · 7 mos

SFO, SIN, KUL, HKG, NRT, LHR, CDG

WW Biopharma Marketing

Agilent Technologies

2014 - Present · 12 yrs

Global Biopharma marketing manager. A core member of the Biopharma team in charge of developing and implementing Agilent’s Biopharma Initiative. Focusing on broadening Agilent’s Biopharma market presence, while increasing overall growth targets that exceed YOY growth targets. Improving Agilent’s understanding of the Biopharma market by communicating insights of important current and future market/regulatory directional trends. Participating in market sensing activities and market analysis. Helping build collaborative relationships with key industry experts. Improving field sales efficiencies, competencies, and communication, by aligning messaging and focused workflows training.

Global Strategic Business Manager at Agilent Technologies

Agilent Technologies

2018-9 - 2026-5 · 7 yrs 9 mos

San Francisco Bay Area

Joined Agilent's Strategic Customer Program working in a highly cross-functional environment to help accelerate the sales growth of specific global Pharmaceutical accounts. Establishing Agilent as the preferred laboratory partner and fostering close relationships with external thought-leaders and executives. All the while successfully building value and innovation across Agilent including all groups and divisions.

Global Biopharma Segment

Agilent Technologies

1994 - 2014 · 20 yrs

Major Biopharma account manager with over 10+ years sales/technical experience. Proven history of delivering above sales results and customer-centric solutions. Planned and negotiated major Biopharmaceutical sales account plans, aligned service/application resources, discount levels, while forging strong major account partnerships. Intrapreneurial mindset, lead field driven collaborative projects, expanding Agilent’s portfolio and market reach.

Analytical Sale Rep, Technical Specialist

Bio-Rad Laboratories

1988 - 1994 · 6 yrs

• Multiple roles and responsibilities working with DNA, RNA, Protein Electrophoresis equipment. • Top worldwide sales person for Capillary Electrophoresis top growth YTY. • Other awards #1 Northwest Sale person and #2 National Salesperson. • Managed 28 Western States as Application Specialist.