Yanny Nie

Project Management: Managed the end-to-end lifecycle of early-stage R&D programs from molecule screening and design through PCC, post-PCC development, and IND filing. Partnered closely with business owners and project leaders to define project objectives, allocate resources, manage external vendors, and monitor progress against key milestones, ensuring execution aligned with corporate strategy and delivered high-quality outcomes. Concurrently managed 6–7 early-stage R&D programs annually, successfully supporting three programs to PCC and two programs to IND stage.   Vendor Management Managed a network of 30+ external vendors across biology, chemistry, structural biology, DMPK, and toxicology. Supported project leaders in identifying and selecting fit-for-purpose vendors based on project needs and conducted regular structured performance evaluations to ensure vendor capabilities, service quality, and delivery performance consistently met company and project requirements.   Budget and Resource Management Supported business owners in annual budget planning and resource allocation. Monitored and documented budget execution and resource utilization across projects and coordinated timely adjustments based on project progress and evolving operational needs to enable efficient and well-organized execution. Data Management Served as administrator for the electronic lab notebook system and shared folders, overseeing original project data records and user access management to ensure the integrity, security, and traceability of R&D data and key project documents.  Business Operations Support Reviewed, maintained, and archived contract documents for early R&D and preclinical projects, including SOWs, MSAs, WOs, COs, and CDAs. Provided intellectual property-related documentation support

Assisted in developing and executing CMC work plans, coordinated on-site audit arrangements, tracked project progress, and confirmed revenue with clients to support quarterly business targets. Supported the General Manager in maintaining key client relationships and strengthening a stable, positive collaboration foundation. Organized monthly joint meetings, promoted project progress, reported updates to the group, and coordinated resources and support as needed.

As the first member of Lundbeck China R&D Center, assisted the General Manager in the initial setup of the center and later took responsibility for operations. Supported project management for China-based programs and coordinated execution and communication between the headquarters scientific team and local vendors. Planned annual China visits for the headquarters scientific team to review project progress, while organizing visits and business discussions with new vendors. Worked with the General Manager to expand local R&D resources, visiting leading universities and laboratories in China to discuss project collaboration and business development, and helping establish external partnerships.