Yifan Zhang

Yifan Zhang

Managing Director / General Manager @ Lundbeck

About

• 17 Years of Experience in Global Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Industry in Both Headquarters, Regional Office and Affiliates. A Commercial Leader with Managing Director/General Manager/P&L Responsibilities Covering General Management, Marketing, Sales, Market Access, Public Affairs, Pricing, Business Development, New Product Launches and Life Cycle Mgmt. in Multiple Therapeutic Areas (Diabetes, Obesity, Haemophilia, Growth Hormone Disorder, Depression, Parkinson, Alzheimer, Migraine). Also Previously Worked Across Pharma Value Chain Including Supply Chain, Finance, P&O, Market Development, Regulatory Affairs. • Launched Multiple Blockbuster Drugs including World's Best Selling Molecules. Built Highly Engaged & Motivated Team and Organization on Multiple Accounts. • Brands Managed: Lexapro® , Brintellix®, Wegovy®, Ozempic®, Saxenda®, Rybelsus®, Victoza®, Tresiba®, Ryzodeg®, Levemir®, NovoMix®, NovoRapid®, Refixia®, NovoEight®, NovoSeven®, Norditropin®, NovoFine® • A Global Citizen: Have Been Working in Europe and Asia Since 2009 (Denmark, France, Taiwan, HongKong, China Mainland). Previously Lived/Studied in Sweden, Japan, USA, and Australia. • Fluent in Chinese and English, Also Speak Intermediate Japanese, Danish, as well as Basic French Language. • An Ambitious, Strategic, and Driven Global Business Leader, and A Consistent High Performer.

Country

China

City

Beijing

Industry

Pharmaceuticals

Skill

Development Strategy, Marketing, Investments, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Strategic Planning, Lean Manufacturing, Project Portfolio Management, Project Management, Pharmaceutical Industry, Diabetes, Consulting, Business Analysis, Performance Management, Process Optimization, Business Case, Negotiation, Business Strategy, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance

Experience

Lundbeck

Managing Director / General Manager

Lundbeck

LinkedIn
2025-7 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

Beijing & HongKong, China

• Change Agent in Neuroscience, Partner with our People and Ecosystem Players to Advance Brain Health • Lead Lundbeck China's Mainland and HongKong Operations as Managing Director • Build Capabilities and Culture Enabling the Organization to Transform and Become a Focused Innovator • Focus on Maximizing Current Product Portfolio in Psychiatry (Depression & Schizophrenia), Neuro-Specialties (Parkinson, Alzheimer, Migraine), While Expanding into New Neuro-Rare Diseases (Multiple System Atrophy, Developmental Epileptic Encephalopathy) including Critical Market Development Endeavours for Underdeveloped Therapeutic Areas. • Manage Both In-House Field Force and External Contract Sales Organization for Maximum Reach and Efficiency • Apply Fit-for-Purpose, Different Go-to-Market Business Models to Address the Needs and Characteristics of Different Therapeutic Areas and Customers • Strengthen Organization's Skills in New Channels: Internet Hospitals, Home Delivery, Retail Pharmacies, DTP Pharmacies, AI Application to Frontline, Digital Transformation • Build a Highly Engaged Workforce and Leadership Team Geared Towards Future Growth and Ambition

Novo Nordisk

Vice President, Head of Obesity Business Unit

Novo Nordisk

LinkedIn
2023-6 - 2025-6 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Region China, Beijing

• Build and Lead Obesity Business Unit from Ground Up for Region China, P&L Responsible, Launching Company’s Strategic Obesity Medication Brand Wegovy® (Semaglutide) • Manage Marketing, Sales, New Channels, Branding, Patient Engagements, Innovative Business Models, Market Development within the Business Unit • Develop Obesity Portfolio Strategy, Brand Strategy, Commercial, Go-to-Market Strategy • Responsible for Effectively Launching New Generation Anti-Obesity Medications, and Lifecycle Mgmt • Build a Highly Engaged, High-Performing, Cohesive Team with Diverse Talents, Thoughts and Capabilities • Future New Product Launch Planning & Portfolio Optimization

Novo Nordisk

Vice President, Head of GLP-1 Diabetes National Sales Unit

Novo Nordisk

LinkedIn
2023-12 - 2024-4 · 5 mos

Region China, Beijing

• Act as Interim National Sales Head of GLP-1 Diabetes Unit, Managing Commercialization of Company’s Key Diabetes Brand Ozempic® (Semaglutide) and Victoza® (Liraglutide) • Lead Yearly Business Planning Process for the Regions • P&L Responsible including Sales Target Achievement, Field Force Planning and Investment Expenditure • Sales Management and Downstream Supply Flow Management • Commercial Effectiveness and Performance Management • Build Future NN Expansion Strategy for Other Serious Chronic Diseases

Novo Nordisk

Director, Head of Marketing, Market Access and Public Affairs

Novo Nordisk

LinkedIn
2019-12 - 2023-6 · 3 yrs 7 mos

Taipei City, Taiwan

• Responsible for Marketing, Market Access, Pricing, Public Affairs and External Communication for the Entire Novo Nordisk Affiliate's Product Portfolio and Therapy Areas: Diabetes, Obesity, Hemophilia, and Growth Hormone Deficiency (Responsible for 15 in-market brands and 6 new product launches) • Lead New Product Planning and Drive Launch Excellence • Lead New Product Launches' Cross Functional Collaboration, Go-To-Market-Strategy, Portfolio Strategy & Management, and Maximize Brand/Segment/Franchise/Portfolio Value • Market Development and Market Policy Shaping Initiatives for Diabetes, Rare Disease, Obesity Therapy Areas (Market, Competition, and Reimbursement Policy) • Commercial Effectiveness and Performance Management • Build Future NN Expansion Strategy for Other Serious Chronic Diseases • Strategic Communication with Other Affiliates, Regional Office, International Operations and HQ • Also Responsible for a Separate Obesity Commercial Unit Including Both Sales & Marketing Team

Novo Nordisk

Associate Global Marketing Director & Head of Brand Team, Commercial Strategy & Corporate Affairs

Novo Nordisk

LinkedIn
2017-10 - 2019-12 · 2 yrs 3 mos

Copenhagen Area, Denmark

• Day-to-Day Leadership Responsibilities for the Saxenda® Global Brand Team • Develop Brand Global Commercial Strategy and Tactical Plan • Set Direction, Ambition, Guidance and Priorities for Further Brand Expansion • Manage Launches Globally & Affiliate Support (Launched Saxenda® in 40 Markets, Currently World's Biggest Anti-Obesity Medication Brand by Value) • Global Sales Tracking and Analyses • Lead and Evolve Creative Global Brand Campaign and Promotional Mix • Create and Optimize Brand Global Promotional Materials and Sales Training Platform • Drive Brand Commercial Effectiveness Framework, Segmentation, Call Plan Evolution • Brand Tactical Execution and Life Cycle Management • Drive Global Core Brand Team Governance and Meeting Agenda

Novo Nordisk

Global Brand Lead, GLP-1 Portfolio (Diabetes and Obesity), Global Marketing

Novo Nordisk

LinkedIn
2017-1 - 2017-9 · 9 mos

Copenhagen Area, Denmark

• Brand Lead Driving Creative Brand Campaign Development & Core Promotional Story • Develop Brand Commercial Strategy & Market Expansion Strategy • Create and Evolve Brand Global Promotional Materials, HCP and Patient Tactics • Establish Brand Sales Training Platform, Sales Tools, KPI Tracking • Drive Pre-Launch Preparations, Post-Launch Evaluations and Affiliate Support • Lead Brand's Label Update and Brand Life Cycle Management • Management Reporting, Market Research and Insights Project • Represent Brand in International Congresses and Round Table Discussions

Novo Nordisk

Senior Global Product Manager, GLP-1 Portfolio (Diabetes and Obesity), Global Marketing

Novo Nordisk

LinkedIn
2015-3 - 2016-12 · 1 yr 10 mos

Copenhagen Area, Denmark

• New Product Global Launch • Development of 5-Year Market Shaping Strategy and Initiatives • Launch of Global Disease Education Platform and Campaign • Global Market Development Dashboard and Progress Tracking • Lead Unbranded Digital Strategy and Execution, incl. Web Platform Launch, Media Buying, Online Communication • Planning and Execution of Major Commercial Projects • Drive Market Development Research & Insights Project • Develop Disease Chronic Care Model - Standard of Care for HCPs and Patients • Affiliate Roll-Out Support

Novo Nordisk

Executive Assistant to Senior Vice President, Corporate People & Organisation

Novo Nordisk

LinkedIn
2013-1 - 2015-3 · 2 yrs 3 mos

Copenhagen Area, Denmark

• Executive Support to Senior Vice President • Develop Global People Strategy and Yearly Business Plan • Management and Prioritisation of SVP Area Project Pool Funding • Project Portfolio Management Across SVP Area; Global P&O Analysis • Manage People Process Ownership Project – Process and Governance Optimization for Global HR Organisation • Corporate Balanced Scorecard P&O KPIs • Senior Management and Board Meetings • Manage HR Service Offshoring Project (HQ to Global Shared Service Centre - Bangalore)

Novo Nordisk

Project Manager & Executive Assistant to Corporate Vice President, Global Investments & Finance

Novo Nordisk

LinkedIn
2011-9 - 2012-12 · 1 yr 4 mos

Denmark

• Financial Planning, Reporting & Business Reviews • Project Manage Key Investment Projects for Production Capacity Expansion • Executive Support to Corporate Vice President • Area Portfolio Strategy; Functional & Process Optimization • Deliverables to Global Finance Board and Product Supply Management • Organizer of Cross-Support Area 'Business Support Network' • Driver of Performance Management Cycle: Balanced Scorecard, Management Meetings, Performance Board Meetings, Corporate Reporting

Novo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk Graduate/Management Trainee (Corporate Talent Programme)

Novo Nordisk

LinkedIn
2009-9 - 2011-8 · 2 yrs

Denmark and France

A Two-Year Talent Development/Management Trainee Programme Recruited by the Novo Nordisk Danish Headquarters. Rotated in 3 Different Functions of the Company Value Chain. Certified cLEAN® 2 Star Project Manager. 3rd Rotation (8 months) Device & Supply Chain Mgmt, Product Supply, Denmark • Project Manager, Optimize Quality Management Processes & Organization • Enhance Quality Functions’ Efficiency, Improve Stakeholder Satisfaction • Address Quality Mgmt Issues & Performance Board; Business Support to Quality-CVP 2nd Rotation (8 months) NN Production SAS Chartres, Product Supply, France • Logistics ‘Flow’ Project Manager; Focus on cLEAN® and Continuous Improvement • Supply Chain Planning; Optimize & Synchronize Production & Distribution Flow • Reduce Inventory & Lead-time; Roll out ‘Flow’ Initiatives to NN Affiliates 1st Rotation (8 months) Business Support, Regulatory Affairs HQ, Denmark • Improve Regulatory Submission & Approval Processes for Affiliates • Reduce ‘Regulatory Change Request’ Lead-time & Backlogs • Regulatory Intelligence: Analyse & Benchmark Pharma-Industry Trends

IKEA

Supply Chain Consultant, Sourcing Office

IKEA

LinkedIn
2009-1 - 2009-6 · 6 mos

Gothenburg, Sweden

• Supply chain integration & management • Corporate social responsibility • Corporate values & code of conduct

Logan City Council

Marketing Officer, Marketing & Communication Branch

Logan City Council

LinkedIn
2007 - 2007

Brisbane, Australia

Enhance Management

Market Researcher

Enhance Management

2007 - 2007

Brisbane, Australia

Education

Harvard Business School

Harvard Business School

LinkedIn

Executive Education: Strategy Exploring and Winning in a New Market

2021 - 2021
IMD

IMD

LinkedIn

Executive Education: Inspirational Leadership

2020 - 2020
IMD

IMD

LinkedIn

Switzerland

2016 - 2016
School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg

School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg

LinkedIn
2007 - 2009 · 2 yrs
Kobe University

Kobe University

LinkedIn
2008 - 2008
Griffith University

Griffith University

LinkedIn
2003 - 2007 · 4 yrs
University of Utah - David Eccles School of Business

University of Utah - David Eccles School of Business

LinkedIn
2006 - 2006

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