GAVIN G. XIA, Ph.D.

Gavin G. Xia, Ph.D., is a Principal with Lilly Asia Ventures (LAV). Prior to joining LAV, Gavin was with Navigant Consulting and Monitor Group in healthcare business consulting industry and has served clients in pharmaceutical, medical device, and chemical industries in both US and Asia markets across projects ranging from M&A to market entry strategy to geographic expansion. Prior to consulting, Gavin had over more than 10 years academic and industry research experience in drug discovery and development. Gavin received his Ph.D. degree in Chemistry from University of Chicago in 2007, and his dual Bachelor’s in Chemistry and Economics from Peking University in 2001.