Vivian Li, Ph.D., MBA

Vivian Li, Ph.D., MBA

Consultant

Biopharma strategist with global experience across R&D, investment, and business development
 

Dr. Li is a cross-disciplinary biopharma strategist with a global background spanning drug R&D, early-stage venture investment, and business development. She combines deep scientific expertise with commercial and strategic acumen to help organizations advance innovation, build partnerships, and accelerate growth.

 

Her experience includes postdoctoral research at the University of Pennsylvania and R&D at GlaxoSmithKline, where she gained hands-on expertise in drug discovery, IND-enabling studies, and biomarker development. Transitioning into early-stage biotech investment and BD, Dr. Li has evaluated emerging technologies, supported fundraising and licensing strategies, and sourced partnerships for startups across oncology, immunology, and next-generation therapeutic modalities.

 

Her role with Arc Nouvel leverages a broad professional network across biotech, pharma, venture capital, and CROs, where she advises companies on opportunity assessment, portfolio positioning, and external innovation strategy. Dr. Li holds a Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences and an MBA from Johns Hopkins University. 

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