Yiming Yuan
Empaneled Consultant – Business Development in APAC Region & Head of China Member Firm
Professional Experience:
With almost 10 years of experience in healthcare consulting business, Yiming Yuan is an experienced healthcare professional with a background in business administration and healthcare management.
Yiming Yuan has had consulting experience working with various organizations, including Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, USA., Mass General Brigham in Boston, USA., and Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Spaulding Rehabilitation Network in Boston, USA, which gave him a comprehensive understanding of the healthcare system across the entire continuum of care. This broad perspective allows for a more integrated approach to patient management and care coordination. During his time in Los Angeles and Boston, Yiming Yuan developed and managed collaborations that large academic medical centers in the U.S. had with both public and private partners in Asia and supported the integrated organization’s global vision with a strong focus in Asia. Working closely with key internal and external stakeholders, he had built and maintained a strong relationship with greenfield and brownfield hospital clients, leading the advisory services in China and in other Asian countries.
Earlier in her career, Yiming had worked in a health think tank and an insurance company. He had conducted quantitative research for the central government, supported policy-making, and organized national forums on big data in healthcare. His expertise included policy study, health IT, and stakeholder communication, particularly in supporting process improvement using data tools.
Skills and Experience
Strategic Analysis & Need Assessment
Yiming brings extensive experience in strategic analysis and need assessment. Yiming has a strong ability to use data and market insights to guide strategic planning, especially in international healthcare settings. Previously, Yiming had helped develop regional strategies, evaluated joint ventures, and built expansion plans using data-driven analysis.
Business Development & Contract Delivery
Yiming has a strong track record in business development, having identified market opportunities and secured strategic partnerships throughout his career. In addition, he consistently led complex, cross-functional initiatives—from managing multi-millions dollar collaborations to launching telehealth strategies and executive training programs. He applied structured project management principles, often coordinating across departments and international stakeholders.
Cross-Cultural Communication & International Collaboration
Yiming has demonstrated a strong ability to navigate diverse cultural and professional environments. From working with a wide range of clients from multiple countries, Yiming has built partnerships across Asia and North America. His bilingual fluency (English and Mandarin) and global experience further support his strength in bridging international healthcare stakeholders.
Areas of Expertise
- Healthcare Policy & Stakeholder Engagement
- Organizational Leadership & Operational Management
- Business Development
- Project Management
- Experience & Multicultural Collaboration
Industry Expertise
- International Advisory
- Public-Private Partnership
- Greenfield and brownfield hospital projects
- Medical Tourism and Patient Referral
Education
- Master in Healthcare Management, Johns Hopkins University, USA
- Management
Languages
- English
- Mandarin
