AMERICAN HEALTHCARE EXECUTIVE ASSOCIATION

WHO WE ARE

AHEA, the American Healthcare Executive Association, founded in 2023, is a non-profit organization with hundreds of members, primarily scientists, academic leaders, and professionals from global healthcare institutes and industries. It also includes investors with a focus on life science and healthcare.

Healthcare

Life Science

Pharmaceutical

Investment

WHAT WE DO

As a non-profit organization, we bring together a unique blend of distinguished scientists, academic leaders, business executives, and entrepreneurs. Our mission is to nurture innovation in the life science and healthcare industry and to enhance global collaborations.

Unites distinguished scientists, academic and business leaders, and entrepreneurs

Foster innovation in life sciences and healthcare and enhance global collaborations

OUR MISSION & VISION

Our mission is simple: to drive successful partnerships through the sourcing of disruptive technology/platforms and to further shape the healthcare landscape. We aim to become premier advisors for the next generation of industry leaders.Our vision is to become key conduits as leaders and bridge-builders, facilitating scientific collaboration and business partnerships.

Board Members

Dr. Alex J. Zhang

Founder and CEO, OneTwenty Therapeutics, Inc.

Dr. Weiyong Sun

CBO, Hansoh Pharmaceutical Group

Zhui Chen, Ph.D.

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Dr. Fan Zhang

Oncology Search and Evaluation Lead, Worldwide Business Development, Pfizer, Inc.

Joan (Huaqiong) Shen

Founder & CEO, NeuShen Therapeutics

Yisu Jin

Founder & CEO, IntelliPro Group

LATEST NEWS

2026 Global Biopharma Leadership Forum @ JPM 2026

On January 11, 2026, during J.P. Morgan Healthcare Week, the American Healthcare Executive Association (AHEA) convened senior leaders from across global biopharma in San Francisco for the 2026 Global Biopharma Leadership Forum — creating a trusted platform for strategic exchange ahead of the industry’s most influential gathering of the year.

BIOseedin Winter Innovation Partnering Summit @ JPM 2026

On January 11, 2026, during J.P. Morgan Healthcare Week, American Healthcare Executive Association was proud to partner with bioSeedin to co-host the BIOseedin Winter Innovation Partnering Summit in San Francisco.

Global Biopharma Leadership Forum 2025

On June 15, 2025, AHEA was proud to co-host the Global Biopharma Leadership Forum at Harvard Medical School, alongside IntelliPro, BayHelix Group, CSSA@HMS, and MSQ Ventures, with generous support from BioCentury and UHY.

Executive Workshop at BIO 2025

On June 14, 2025, during the BIO International Convention, AHEA was honored to co-host the Executive Workshop at PwC Boston Headquarters, in partnership with PwC, IntelliPro, BayHelix, and MSQ Ventures.

Bridging East & West in Biopharma Innovation

It was a pleasure to co-host the “NewCo & Out-Licensing” forum with Jones Day and IntelliPro bringing together leaders from biotech, pharma, and investment to explore cross-border collaboration and global expansion strategies.

AHEA Summit 2024: Charting the Future of Healthcare @ JPM 2024

We are thrilled to announce the resounding success of the AHEA Summit 2024, held in conjunction with JPM2024. This event has marked a significant milestone in our journey towards healthcare innovation and global collaboration.

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