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WAYNE WEI

WAYNE WEI

Taipei,TPE

Summary

With over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry, I am a versatile and globally-minded business development leader. Throughout my career, successfully navigating the realms of drug development, licensing, international marketing, and regulatory affairs. Expertise lies in forging cross-border strategic partnerships, expanding markets, and commercializing innovative healthcare and biotech products in Japan, Korea, the US, and Southeast Asia. Holds certifications in project management, new product development, and regulatory compliance. Trilingual communicator fluent in Japanese, English, and Korean, bringing a strong foundation in public health and pharmaceutical sciences to the table.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
9
9
Certification

Work History

Chief Business & Strategy Officer

Formosa Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (6838.TW)
11.2023 - Current

Director

Formosa Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (6838.TW)
09.2021 - 11.2023
  • Directed business strategy and licensing activities for ophthalmology, oncology, and anti-infective assets
  • Secured 8+ out-licensing deals for APP13007 across the US, Canada, Europe, MENA, LatAm, South Asia, and ASEAN
  • Fostered global partnerships via the APNT drug delivery platform, supporting opportunities evaluation, pipeline progress and preclinical development
  • Managed corporate marketing, PR, and press communications, contributing to the planned 2024 IPO
  • Supervised Legal and Intellectual Property operations
  • Built strong relationships with external stakeholders including government agencies, suppliers, and industry partners for mutually beneficial collaboration.

Vice President of Sales

Greenyn Biotechnology Co., Ltd. (6846.TWO)
05.2019 - 08.2021
  • Oversaw international sales in CN, JP, KR, MY, HK, SG, TH, US and North Taiwan region to achieve sales revenue over 120million NTD in first three quarters in 2021.
  • Promoted functional food and biotech ingredients, securing partnerships and launching products in key overseas markets
  • Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing innovative sales strategies.

Project Manager

Standard Chem & Pharm Co., Ltd. (1720.TW)
08.2017 - 05.2019
  • Led China market entry and project management for pharmaceutical services.
  • Provided FDF re-evaluation and BE consultation services to Chinese pharmaceutical companies.
  • Successfully managed over 10 projects and negotiations simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.

VP of International Business

Golden Biotechnology Corp (4132.TWO)
03.2016 - 08.2017

AVP of Japan BD & Special Assistant to the President

Golden Biotechnology Corp (4132.TWO)
12.2013 - 03.2016
  • Headed global commercialization of Antrodia camphorata (牛樟芝) as anti-cancer, liver-health and CVS-health dietary supplement.
  • Boosted sales in Japanese market over 1000x to exceed 200 million JPY through diversified channels over 15 partners in 2.5 years.
  • Managed Japanese, Korean, and US operations; achieved Japanese MHLW safety classification and importation permit.
  • Developed licensing deals and BD activities targeting Japan and US markets.
  • Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to establish competent sales teams.

Business Development Specialist

Savior Lifetec Corporation (4167.TWO)
07.2012 - 12.2013
  • Developed Latin American and APAC markets for APIs portfolios
  • Generated about NT$ 100m of revenue in 2013 by challenging to being in new business and accounts and managed relationships of established customers.

Earlier Roles

Multiple Employers
04.2004 - 12.2009

• International Business & Hospital Administration Intern at ASO Iizuka Hospital (Fukuoka, Japan)

Executive Assistant to GM at Eminence Medicare Consultant (Taipei)

• Sales Director at Havo Healthcare Co., Ltd. (Taipei)
• Research Assistant (PT) at National Yang Ming University (Taipei)
• Physical Therapist at Taipei Spine Clinic (Taipei)

• Chief Physical Therapist at 日康復健科診所 (Taipei)

Education

Japanese Language & Business Program

International Trade Institute (ITI, TAITRA)
Hsinchu, HSQ
06.2012

Master of Public Health (MPH) - Health Care Organization Administration

National Taiwan University (NTU)
Taipei City, TPE
01.2010

Executive MBA - Continuing Education Program

National Chengchi University (NCCU)
Taipei City, TPE
01.2010

BS - Physical Therapy

Kaohsiung Medical University (KMU)
Kaohsiung City, KHH
01.2002

Skills

  • Global business development
  • Partnership licensing expertise
  • Valuation and evaluation proficiency
  • New product strategy development
  • Regulatory Affairs & Market Access
  • Project and portfolio coordination
  • Nutraceutical marketing strategies
  • Effective communication across cultures (JP/EN/KR)
  • Healthcare operations coordination

Certification

  • PMP – Project Management Professional
  • NPDP – New Product Development Professional
  • RAC (Global) – Regulatory Affairs Certification
  • CLP – Certified Licensing Professional
  • ISO 13485 – Internal Auditor (Medical Devices)
  • 日本薬学検定1級合格 (Score: 91/100)
  • ビジネス実務法務検定試験—ビジネス法務エキスパート

LANGUAGES

Japanese – Full Professional (JLPT N1)
English – Professional Working (TOEIC 865)
Korean – Professional Working (TOPIKII Level 4)

Timeline

Chief Business & Strategy Officer

Formosa Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (6838.TW)
11.2023 - Current

Director

Formosa Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (6838.TW)
09.2021 - 11.2023

Vice President of Sales

Greenyn Biotechnology Co., Ltd. (6846.TWO)
05.2019 - 08.2021

Project Manager

Standard Chem & Pharm Co., Ltd. (1720.TW)
08.2017 - 05.2019

VP of International Business

Golden Biotechnology Corp (4132.TWO)
03.2016 - 08.2017

AVP of Japan BD & Special Assistant to the President

Golden Biotechnology Corp (4132.TWO)
12.2013 - 03.2016

Business Development Specialist

Savior Lifetec Corporation (4167.TWO)
07.2012 - 12.2013

Earlier Roles

Multiple Employers
04.2004 - 12.2009

Japanese Language & Business Program

International Trade Institute (ITI, TAITRA)

Master of Public Health (MPH) - Health Care Organization Administration

National Taiwan University (NTU)

Executive MBA - Continuing Education Program

National Chengchi University (NCCU)

BS - Physical Therapy

Kaohsiung Medical University (KMU)
WAYNE WEI