Dr Yan Cai is the Senior Vice President of Clinical Development, Medical Affairs & Regulatory Affairs for International Operations at Novo Nordisk, currently stationed in Zurich, Switzerland.
With over 20 years of extensive experience within Novo Nordisk's value chain, Dr Cai has established herself as a dedicated leader who focuses on achieving collaborative business outcomes, fostering innovation, and enhancing patient care for individuals living with chronic diseases. In her current role, Dr Cai oversees clinical operations, medical affairs, educational initiatives, and product registrations across the International Operations area.
Dr Cai is a physician by training. She obtained her medical degree in China in 1993 and achieved her PhD from the University of Copenhagen in 2002. Dr Cai has contributed significantly to the field throughout her academic tenure, with numerous first-author publications in prestigious international journals.