Rupert Yip

About Rupert Yip

I am a product executive with a career spanning bioinformatics, cloud platforms, NGS reagents, clinical diagnostics, lab automation, and medical devices—and increasingly, AI/ML and LLM-enabled healthcare solutions. Across roles at Illumina, Thermo Fisher, QIAGEN, Natera, Roche-acquired startups, and emerging AI-driven companies, I’ve built products that sit at the intersection of wet lab science, software engineering, and machine learning.In the last several years, my work has increasingly focused on AI-enabled diagnostics, including- Integrating LLMs and NLP into clinical decision support and provider-facing workflows- Deploying predictive ML models into production systems for NIPT, oncology, and hereditary screening- Using computer vision + AI for automation of test requisition workflow and lab data extraction- Leading RWE/ML strategy for >2M patient samples to improve assay performance- Spearheading GenAI initiatives to automate internal product workflows and customer operations- Implementing AI-first design principles for clinician-facing SaaS platforms- Ensuring AI/ML solutions meet SaMD, HIPAA, Part 11, and CAP/CLIA requirementsI specialize in building cross-functional strategy across biology + data science + engineering + UX, crafting product roadmaps that unify wet-lab innovation, instrument development, and modern ML capabilities. My teams have launched regulated products across the spectrum: SaaS bioinformatics, NGS automation systems, AI-augmented clinical workflows, and FDA/IVDR-cleared molecular diagnostic platforms.My leadership philosophy is built on clarity, customer empathy, and technical literacy across every layer of the product stack—chemistry, firmware, cloud architecture, LLM pipelines, and clinical utility. I thrive in environments where the product spans assays, algorithms, instruments, and intelligent software delivered through a cohesive experience.My mission: Build diagnostic products that are more accurate, more automated, more intelligent, and more accessible—powered by AI, grounded in science, and trusted in clinical care.

Experience

1. Founder Product Manager

   Mithrl

   Jan 2026 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US

   Building the next generation AI-powered Co-Scientist to enable scientists to make Smarter, Confident Decisions Faster.

Education

• Boston University

  Master of Science - MS, Computer and Information Sciences, General

• Boston University

  M.Sc., Computer Information Systems

• UMass Chan Medical School

  Ph.D., Physiology

• McGill University

  B.Sc., Physiology

• Harvard Medical School

  Howard Hughes Fellow in Genetics

Skills

• Molecular Biology
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Genetics
• Bioinformatics
• Drug Discovery
• Process Improvement
• Product Development
• Product Management
• Analysis
• Research
• Sql
• Pharmaceuticals
• Competitive Analysis
• Medical Devices
• Start-Ups
• Databases
• Product Marketing
• Agile
• Strategic Planning
• Market Analysis
• R&D
• Strategy
• Biotechnology
• Business Analysis
• Genomics
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Marketing Strategy
• Life Sciences
• Lifesciences
• Data Management
• Data Analysis
• Business Strategy
• Informatics
• Science
• Team Leadership
• Intellectual Property
• New Business Development
• Program Management
• Team Building
• Management