Jim Li, PhD

Dr. Jim Li brings over 30 years of global experience in pharmaceutical R&D, chemical sciences, and executive leadership. He has held senior roles at Henkel, Wyeth/Pfizer, Wuxi AppTec, and Bioduro-Sundia, where he directed drug-development operations and cross-functional teams. His work spans respiratory, autoimmune, and metabolic diseases, with a strong track record of advancing small-molecule programs from discovery into development.

▪ 30+ years of pharmaceutical and chemical industry experience

▪ Former CEO & President of Drug Development, Bioduro-Sundia

▪ Leadership roles at Henkel, Wyeth/Pfizer, and Wuxi AppTec

▪ 50+ scientific publications and patents

▪ Ph.D., Chemistry, University of Central Lancashire

▪ Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Chicago