Pharmacology researcher and project manager

YOLANDA YU CHEN, PhD

*** ******* ****** **** * New Westminster, British Columbia V3M 5M6

Mobile: 514-***-****, Email: ac1qxu@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Highly dedicated professional with over 9 years of progressive experience in drug development, special emphasis on oncology, neurology and cardiology. Understanding of drug development and commercialization process, with proven ability in sales, project management and mentoring.

HIGHLIGHTS

Strong ability in interpersonal communication and customer services

Good ability in exploring new business opportunities

Proven competency as an event organizer and project manager

Experienced in sales

Extensive research experience in drug development

Excellent adaptability in constantly changing environment

Effective team worker with multidisciplinary teams

Successful in mentoring and training students

WORK EXPERIENCE

Regional Sales Manager (Home based and Part-time) May 2016 to Present

ZT International - Rimouski, QC

Introduce, promote and sell health-related products (mainly sea cucumber and ice wine) from Canada to China; seek potential customers or sub-agents in Guangdong province of China.

Project Manager (Home based and Part-time) May 2016 to Present

Espace Multilangue - Rimouski, QC

Initiate, design, develop and implement the Sino-Canada Homestay Project - a program that assists Quebec students and travelers wishing to find host families in China.

Seek potential host family in Guangzhou, China to match with the needs of current clients in Quebec.

Mentor & Regional (Montreal) Supervisor (Home based) Feb 2016 to Present

ZDirect (Zhi Dian) E-leaning platform – Beijing, China

Provided one-to one mentorship to students and young professionals all over the world on the issues of overseas-studies and career planning.

Share personal experience and educational resources regarding Montreal, offer live stream lectures on the platform through mobile application.

Explore, recruit and liaise with young professionals with diverse backgrounds and occupations in Montreal, Quebec.

Researcher Feb to July 2016

Montreal Heart Institute - Montreal, QC

Succeeded in experimental design and execution, excelled at protocol optimization, project prioritization and troubleshooting to meet established schedule and goals.

Revealed the pharmacological effects and action mechanisms of JAK-STAT inhibitors on animal models of atrial fibrillation (AF)-associated atrial fibrosis.

PhD Student Oct 2009 to Jan 2016

Montreal Heart Institute - Montreal, QC

Independently managed 3 research projects on the mechanism of atrial fibrillation (AF)-related cardiac fibrosis; provided insights for novel therapeutic tools of AF prevention.

Generated and gathered study data, analyzed, interpreted and summarized results, reported key findings to supervisor and presented at scientific conferences.

Provided expert opinions and wrote peer reviews for Canadian Journal of Cardiology.

Effectively collaborated with local scientists and international cardiologists, contributed intelligent and technical input in 3 projects of cardiovascular electrophysiology.

Supervised 2 graduate students on research projects, mentored in writing research proposals and study reports.

Research Assistant Aug 2007 to July 2009

The Chinese University of Hong Kong - Hong Kong

Organized clinical data from patients with sleep disorder, conducted statistical analysis.

Archived and generated scientific documents for patent submission.

Managed lab inventory and controlled project budget.

Examined the efficacy and toxicity of Sinigrin on hepatocellular carcinoma.

Identified a novel serum peptide as a potential biomarker of Narcolepsy.

Supervised students on their final year projects.

Teaching Assistant Aug 2007 to July 2009

The Chinese University of Hong Kong - Hong Kong

Explained scientific mechanisms and experimental protocol, clarified course material.

Demonstrated laboratory techniques and monitored experiments (for 6-10 students).

Instructed in writing laboratory reports and corrected assignments (for 40-50 students).

EDUCATION AND AWARDS

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Pharmacology and Therapeutics 2009 to 2015

McGill University - Montreal, QC

Graduate Scholarship, European-North American Atrial Fibrillation Research Alliance (ENAFRA), Fondation Leducq

Master of Science (MSc), Biochemistry 2007 to 2009

The Chinese University of Hong Kong - Hong Kong

Hong Kong Jockey Club Scholarships

Bachelor of Science (BSc), Pharmaceutical Science 2003 to 2007

Peking University - Beijing, China

Fellowship Award for Excellent Medical Students

Excellent President of Student Associations

Excellent Participant in Social Activities

SKILLS

Specialty

Cancer, sleep disorder, narcolepsy, atrial fibrillation, heart failure, cardiac fibrosis

Computer

Microsoft Office Suite, Medical statistic tools (GraphPad Prism, SPSS), Adobe

Language

English (Professional proficiency), French (Basic), Mandarin & Cantonese (Native)

LEADERSHIP AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES

Co-founder & Project Associate 2013 to Present

Quebec Overseas Communication Association (QOCA) - Montreal, QC

Liaise with business teams and individuals from Quebec and China; assist investors to seek potential investment opportunities.

Organize and participate networking events in the Chinese Community of Montreal, host annual parties.

Coordinate cultural activities, led the performing team from Montreal to attend the Chinese New Year’s Gala 2015 at Rimouski.

Mentor 2015 to 2016

McGill International Student Buddy Program - Montreal, QC

Directed new students to living and study resources, provided with guidance and practical information.

Doping Control Chaperone Dec 2009

5th East Asian Games (Sports Event) - Hong Kong

Accompanied and monitored athletes for the doping control test after competition.

President 2005 to 2006

English Association, Peking University Health Science Center - Beijing, China

Initiated, planned, organized and promoted English studying activities on campus.

Led a team of 10 people and successfully organized English Corner, English book exchange program, English songs singing competition, etc.

Participated networking events and exchanged experience with the leaders of other student organizations.

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