Cheuk W Kan

About Cheuk W Kan

20 years of experience in developing and commercializing automated protein and nucleic acid biomarkers analyzers for translational research and precision medicine. Career growth in a company from startup to IPO and post-IPO growth. Developed a pragmatic approach for commercializing cutting-edge technologies and New Product Introduction (NPI). Passionate about transforming laboratory research into tangible and profitable products for the betterment of our society (health, environment and security) utilizing proven product management, product development and go-to-market (GTM) approaches. Excel at achieving productive outcomes in cross-cultural and technically stimulating environments with international partners and customers.

Experience

1. Director, System Research and Development

   Quanterix

   Jan 2022 — Present · Billerica, MA, US

   Perform product management functions such as develop business cases and product concepts, product requirements, cost-benefit financial analyses, go-to-market strategies, product risk profiles. Drive and own internal system R&D programs and external development/OEM partnerships pertaining to the next-generation ultra-sensitive biomarker measurement system. The next-generation system offers a new level of performance and user experience by leveraging advanced microfluidics, miniaturization, smart consumables, flow cytometry, automation and digital technologies for in-vitro diagnostics (IVD). Lead the internal team to transfer early-stage research outcome to the established/controlled and ISO compliant product development process.Serve in the technical governance committee of a strategic collaboration with a major pharmaceutical company.

Education

• The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

  Bachelor's degree, Chemical Engineering

  2000

• Isenberg School of Management, UMass Amherst

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Operations Management, New Venture Finance, Corporate Turnaround Strategy, Product Management

  2020

• Northwestern University

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Chemical Engineering

  2000 — 2005

Skills

• Commercialization
• Pcr
• Protein Chemistry
• Characterization
• Fda
• Spectroscopy
• Matlab
• Medical Devices
• Polymer Characterization
• Molecular Biology
• Fluorescence Microscopy
• Nanotechnology
• Lifesciences
• Purification
• Elisa
• Biomedical Engineering
• Optics
• Genomics
• Ni Labview
• Javascript
• R&D
• High Throughput Screening
• Drug Discovery
• Solidworks
• Biotechnology
• Protein Purification
• C++
• Hardware Diagnostics
• Cell
• Antibodies
• Polymath
• Life Sciences
• Validation
• Biochemistry
• Technology Transfer
• Polymer Science
• Immunology
• Microfluidics
• Assay Development
• Dna