As VP JLABS Asia Pacific, Sharon is responsible for setting and driving the long-term growth strategy and plan for JLABS in the region, which includes JLABS in Korea, JLABS in Singapore and JLABS @ Shanghai. Supported by a strong commitment to Credo-based leadership, Sharon is a trusted business strategist and collaborator, known for driving innovation strategy with a focus on agility and a caring mindset. She manages the portfolio of JLABS, collaborates with internal and external business partners across multiple sectors, and drives high-quality company sourcing from innovation hotspots across Asia Pacific. Sharon brings more than 20 years of diverse, international and life sciences experience from London, Shanghai, Beijing, Hong Kong and Singapore. She began her career with Sosei-Hepatares and had previously served as a member of the Senior Leadership Team for Baxter responsible for Asia Pacific Business Development. Prior to joining J&J, Sharon was Head of Asia at Aeras, where she established its Beijing office for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. In 2020, Sharon was recognized by Forbes China as one of the 50 Top Women in Science & Technology. In 2021Sharon was given a Social Impact Leadership Award Honoree by Serica.