Lei Yu

PhD. SCYM (ASCP). Flow Cytometry

Role
Principal Scientist at Minaris
Location
Philadelphia, PA, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Lei Yu

I am a bioanalytical and analytical development leader with over 18 years of experience…

Experience

  1. Principal Scientist

    Minaris

    May 2025 — Present · Philadelphia, PA, US

    Strategic scientific leader with 20+ years of experience in biomedical research, analytical development, and drug manufacturing support. Proven track record in managing high-performing scientific teams, leading cross-functional projects, and shaping innovation strategy in partnership with senior leadership. Experienced in business innovation, organizational strategy, and team leadership, further reinforced by MBA studies in progress.Skills & Leadership- Team Leadership & Mentorship – Building and managing multidisciplinary teams; developing future leaders- Innovation & Strategy – Partnering with senior leadership to shape innovation strategy and process improvements, while also leveraging MBA coursework in business innovation and leadership- Regulatory & Compliance – Deep knowledge of FDA, ICH, and cGMP regulations- Cross-Functional Collaboration – Bridging scientific, clinical, and manufacturing teams- Technical Expertise – Advanced flow cytometry (BD FACSLyric, Canto II, MACSQuant, Cell sorting), assay validation, and analytical method development.I’m passionate about applying scientific rigor and operational excellence to advance cell therapy development and ensure patients receive high-quality, life-changing therapies.

Education

  • University of Iowa

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

    2001 — 2006

  • Nanjing Medical University

    Master of Medicine

    1999 — 2001

  • University of Iowa

    Master of Business Administration - MBA

    2023 — 2025

  • Nanjing Medical University

    Bachelor of Medicine

    1988 — 1993

  • Thomas Jefferson University

    Graduate certificate

    2014 — 2016

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