Dr. Eddy Wu is the Founder, Chairman and CEO of Arctic Vision.
Dr. Wu is a committed and proactive professional with a highly successful local and global background in basic science research, clinical development, medical affairs, health economics and commercialization throughout the whole development circle of drugs & devices. Before he founded Arctic Vision, he was the Head of Terns China Biotechnology where he was responsible for directing and overseeing all aspects of R&D activities as well as general management responsibilities. Before Terns, he was the Executive Director at Allergan China where he was responsible for Allergan's overall R&D, clinical, medical and portfolio strategy for China. Previous to his work at Allergan, he was based in Novartis Basel headquarter, Hong Kong, and Taiwan and held various positions with increasing responsibilities and gained in first-hand global experience.
Besides his extensive experience in the healthcare industry, Dr. Wu also owns multiple social titles such as the Senior Fellow of Social Enterprise Research Academy, the Outstanding Young Entrepreneur of Guangdong-HK-Macao Bay Area, and Economic Innovator in the New Era.
Dr. Wu graduated with a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), where he also obtained his Ph.D. in Biochemistry. He also holds 14 patents and 23 academic publications.
York Chen M.D., EMBA
Chief Commercial Officer
York Chen M.D., EMBA
Chief Commercial Officer
York Chen brings 21 years sales and marketing experience focusing in ophthalmic products. Before joining Arctic Vision, he headed Allergan China's eye care business with full profit & loss responsibility of more than 10 products (Ozurdex, Ganfort, Lumigan, Combigan, Refresh Tears, etc.), covering four different treatment area (Retina/Glaucoma/Stac/Tears). Previously, he was the National Sales Manager at Alcon, leading the sales for multiple projects. Earlier in his career, York served at MSD and Boehringer Ingelheim with extensive experience in management of sales, marketing, distributors, private hospitals, and key accounts.
York graduated from Shanghai JiaoTong university with a bachelor's degree in stomatology and obtained his EMBA from China Europe International Business School (CEIBS).
Qing Liu M.D., Ph.D.
Chief Medical Officer
Qing Liu M.D., Ph.D.
Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Qing Liu has 18 Years of clinical, scientific research and industry experience of ophthalmology. Before joining Arctic Vision, she served as Head of Clinical Development & Medical Affairs for Alcon Greater China region, and Medical Director of Alcon Asia Pacific Region, following her roles as Head of Eye Care Medical Affairs in Allergan China, and Scientific Lead for Glaucoma in Allergan Asia Pacific Region, where she has led and driven the successful clinical development and launch of a wide range of ophthalmic drugs, devices and OTC products.
Dr. Liu completed the clinical training of Ophthalmology in Wuhan Tongji Medical College in her early career, and was selected to join the European Commission Marie-Curie Research Training Networks for Retina Neurobiology-Vision Regulation research, and received her PhD from Leipzig University of Germany.
Simon TsangPh.D.
Chief Business Officer
Simon TsangPh.D.
Chief Business Officer
Simon joined Arctic Vision as Chief Business Officer in 2020. He is also an Operating Partner for Pivotal bioVentures. For nearly 20 years, Simon has had helped organizations create, develop, and partner their most innovative programs or acquire strategic assets.
Before joining Arctic Vision, Simon has held strategy and business development leadership roles at 28-7, Tesaro, MedImmune/AstraZeneca, Amgen, Constellation, Massachusetts General Hospital, and L.E.K. Consulting. He has helped those companies transform from R&D to commercial stage, build virtual pipelines, make their first forays into emerging markets, and aggressively move into new therapeutic areas of focus. Simon's projects have spanned pharmaceuticals, software, and medical devices across many therapeutic areas. His transactional expertise encompasses M&A, global and regional strategic collaborations, co-promotions, platform partnering, and spin-outs.
Simon received his Ph.D. in Biophysics from Harvard and B.S. in Molecular Biology from the University of California, San Diego.
Ping ChengCA/CFA
Vice President, Finance
Ping ChengCA/CFA
Vice President, Finance
Ms. Ping Cheng has almost 20 years of experience of financial management, investing and consulting. Before joining Arctic Vision, she has worked as the Finance VP of Ark Biosciences Inc. She started her career as a chartered accountant and corporation tax consultant in Ernest & Young's financial services office in London after her University degree, and then joined Credit Suisse's UK securities business as an Equity Analyst. In 2011, She became the Head of Shanghai office of DBS Vickers as its lead analyst covering the China Insurance sectors. Ms. Cheng also worked in corporate buy-out for some China's largest industrial conglomerates including Fosun International.
Ms. Cheng graduated from School of Management, University of Bradford (UK) with a Bachelor's degree in 2001. She is qualified as a Chartered Accountant with Institute of Chartered Accountant of Scotland (ICAS) and has a CFA designation.
Katherine HeNYSBA
Senior Director, Legal
Katherine HeNYSBA
Senior Director, Legal
Ms. Katherine He has 9 years' working experience in capital market. Before joined Arctic Vision, she was a senior counsel of a prestigious"Red Circle"law firm. Ms. Katherine He closed dozens of onshore and offshore IPO, PE/VC, M&A deals for biotech companies and companies from other industries.
Ms. Katherine He graduated from University of Chicago Law School and Fudan Law School with US and China master's degrees in law. She is qualified to practice law in New York State.
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