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
Principal Scientist
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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