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Hila Qu

Pursuing MBA in Marketing and Healthcare from University of California, Master of Sciences in Biomedicine from Chinese Academy of Sciences (2008), President Assistant and Founding Member at ESP Equity Partners LLC. (2006-2007).

Headline: Startup Member
Work status: Full-Time Student
Industries: Biotech, Cleantech, Health, Internet, Lifestyle, Nanotech
Skills: Business, Chinese, English, Entrepreneurship, Event planning, Languages, Leadership, Management, Marketing
Groups: 2010 Business Plan Competition at The Paul Merage School of Business
Interested in: Brainstorming, Consulting opportunities, Employment opportunities, Finding mentors, Finding team mates, Internships, Learning about entrepreneurship, Meeting new people, Participating in a competition, Professional opportunities
Schools: Chinese Academy of Sciences, Peking University, University of California System - Irvine

WORK EXPERIENCE

Employer: PROCTER&GAMBLE TECHNOLOGY (BEIJING) CO. LTD
Position: Market Research Intern--National Management Trainee Program
Time period: July 2007 - January 2008
Description:
Analyzed competitive landscape and consumer needs and delivered strategic recommendation for OLAY used to aggressively target a new industry segment
Led market research including Focus Group Discussion, Survey, Customer Testimonial and One-on-one Interview and acquired in-depth target consumer knowledge in support of new product design
Coordinated internal Depts. and external Agency to draft and design 1st Sustainability Report in P&G China’s history as part of P&G’s CSR Initiative to build on environment-friendly public image

Employer: ESP EQUITY PARTNERS LLC. , Beijing, China
Position: President Assistant, Founding Member
Time period: July 2006 - July 2007
Description:
ESP is a US-based private equity firm focused on biotech/pharma sector in US, Latin America and Asia
Independently established ESP China branch, responsible for company registration, business plan development, office location selection and accountant recruitment; Saved company $200K+ through researching on related policies and submitting accurate applications for all eligible tax/fee deduction
Effectively developed and managed relationship with local government, university and business community, and reduced the company start-up time from estimated 6 months to only 3 months
Conducted market research and financial analysis to evaluate target product/company, and utilized biomedicine expertise to review business plans of $1M level projects

Employer: CHINA PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT CENTER, Beijing, China
Position: Co-Founder, Chief Reporter
Time period: July 2005 - July 2006
Description:
Co-founded China Pharmaceutical Entrepreneur Magazine, a monthly industry journal reviewed by 500+ pharmaceutical entrepreneurs in China
Responsible for high-end entrepreneur section and interviewed 20+ executives from China top pharmaceutical companies including Haizheng, Topsun, Tong Ren Tang etc.
Developed a financial model to analyze top 50 listed Chinese pharmaceutical companies based on annual report data, research result published in Magazine Annual Industry Development Report

EDUCATION

University: University of California System - Irvine
Time period: 2011
Degree: Marketing and Healthcare , MBA

University: Chinese Academy of Sciences
Time period: 2008
Degree: Biomedicine, MSc

University: Peking University
Time period: 2005
Degree: Double Bachelors of Sciences and Economics

INFORMATION

Sports: Enjoy cycling (850miles, China, 2002), hiking (75 miles, Yellowstone National Park, 2008)
Clubs: Volunteer at Gilda’s Club in US (2008) and at Junior Achievement China (2006)
Awards: Faculty Fellowship Award- University of California at Irvine.
Dean’s Award for Study Excellence - Peking University.

Hila's Startups (1)

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  • MINE Brand

    MINE Brand is created for young, trendy, and self-aware consumers around the globe who seek to OWN what they wear.

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  • JigBe

    Focusing on human computer interaction, JigBe will make you rethink how you use your computer.

  • SensingGum Technologies

    Exciting new company that offers a line of chewing gums capable of sensing minute levels of chemical compounds.

  • MD Skin Therapeutics

    Specialty pharmaceutical company

  • Helios Optic Solutions

    Helios Optic Solutions is redefining the way optometry is done by improving the diagnosis and treatment of common vision related impairments.

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