Ye Li

Government Affairs, Corporate Affairs

Ye Li is a prominent executive at Merck China, serving as the Vice President and Head of Corporate Affairs and Government Relations.1 3 Some key details about her role and background include:

Professional Experience

Ye Li has been leading the Merck China Corporate Affairs hub since January 2018, supporting all three business sectors of Merck in China: healthcare, life science, and performance materials.1
She is a member of the leadership team for Merck's global corporate affairs and sits on the Country Council of Merck in China.1
With over 20 years of experience in corporate affairs and government relations for international companies, Ye Li is considered a veteran in her field.1 2

Career History

Joined Merck healthcare in August 2013, initially responsible for government relations and market access.1
Prior to Merck, she held management roles in government affairs, market access, and strategic development at companies including Hoechst, GlaxoSmithKline, Bayer, and AstraZeneca.1 2
Worked in Singapore as the Regional Market Access Lead for Bayer South East Asia in 2008.1
Served as Regional Payer Capabilities Director and Global Pricing and Market Access Director for Oncology at AstraZeneca's Asia Pacific Office.1

Education

Graduated from the University of International Business and Economics in Beijing.1
Obtained a master's degree in Business Administration from the University of Westminster, London.1 2
Holds a Diploma of Economic Evaluation and Assessment in Health from the University of York, UK.1
Completed an Executive MBA at Peking University National Development School in Beijing in 2016.1
Currently pursuing a doctorate in financial management at the National Development School of Peking University and Fordham University.1

Industry Leadership

Ye Li holds several influential positions in industry associations:

Vice Chair of the China Association of Enterprises with Foreign Investment (CAEFI)1
Vice Chair of the China Pharmaceutical Industry Association (CPIA)1
National Chair of Research and Development Working Group, European Chamber of Commerce in China (EUCCC)1

In 2021, Ye Li was certified as a Foreign High-Level Talent of Shunyi District "Wutong Project" in Beijing, recognizing her expertise and contributions to the industry.1