British Chamber of Commerce in Taipei
Annual General Meeting 2024
Vita Chien
General Manager,
AstraZeneca Taiwan
Career
Vita Chien has been with AstraZeneca for 15 years, excelling in various commercial roles across Taiwan, Singapore, and the UK. She has a proven track record of leading teams to deliver exceptional business outcomes in therapeutic areas such as primary care, oncology, and rare diseases. Recently, she was the Global Head of Established Oncology, overseeing clinical trials, manufacturing, and regulatory activities worldwide. In Taiwan, Vita secured reimbursement for lung and ovarian cancer drugs and successfully handled a counterfeit crisis alongside the government.
Her academic credentials include a BSc in Biotechnology and a PhD in Biomedical Science from the University of Auckland. Vita has managed numerous product launches and expertly navigated product life cycles post-patent expiration. In November 2023, she assumed the role of General Manager at AstraZeneca Taiwan, leveraging her extensive expertise to drive the company’s growth and innovation in the healthcare sector.
Contribution to the Chamber
Since returning to Taiwan, Vita has been a regular participant in the British Chamber of Commerce in Taipei activities, actively engaging in various BCCTaipei and British Office events and discussions relevant to the healthcare sector.