Raymond J Lim

About Raymond J Lim

With a strong foundation in translational research across ophthalmology, immunology, and cancer biology, I bring over 19 years of hands-on experience driving scientific innovation from discovery through development in both academic and industry settings. My expertise spans preclinical and clinical research in immuno-oncology, vision science, and neuropharmacology, integrating advanced cellular models, multi-omic data analysis, and biomarker strategy to advance new therapies.Throughout my career, I have led multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful results—whether developing cutting-edge immunotherapies for lung cancer, validating neuroprotective strategies for glaucoma, or pioneering analytic approaches for retinal disease drug development. I am adept at bridging scientific insight with business strategy, mentoring cross-functional collaborators, and aligning research goals with organizational priorities. My work has resulted in successful candidate nominations, peer-reviewed publications, major grant awards, and transformational research platforms enabling therapeutic advancement.I am passionate about collaborative, translational science and enthusiastic to connect with teams dedicated to advancing innovative solutions in ophthalmology, immunology, and oncology.Expertise: Translational Research | Immuno-Oncology | Ophthalmology | Drug Development | Program Strategy | Neuroprotection | Glial Biology | Biomarker Strategy | Multi-Omic Analytics | Flow Cytometry/FACS | Histology & Imaging | Cell & Molecular Biology | In Vivo Models | External Evaluation | Scientific Mentorship | Cross-Functional Leadership

Experience

1. Senior Scientist Ii

   AbbVie

   Jul 2023 — Present · Irvine, CA, US

   Developed innovative strategies and led cross-functional teams to drive research in neuroprotection and advance new therapies for glaucoma.• Established and managed multi-omic data platforms, accelerating target validation and identification of novel treatment opportunities.• Fostered collaboration across scientific and business groups, mentoring junior scientists and aligning project goals with broader organizational priorities.

Education

• UCLA

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Molecular and Medical Pharmacology; Tumor Immunology

  2022

• UC Irvine

  Bachelor's Degree, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

  2009

Skills

• Drug Development
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Cell Culture
• Western Blotting
• Drug Discovery
• Assay Development
• Biotechnology
• Molecular Biology
• Life Sciences