Today our guest is Sophie Sun. As the MD of Innovation hub China and Vice President of Strategy and transformation China, Sophie is in charge of working with startups to bring new innovative solutions to the company. We are going to decode how Merck is reinventing itself from a traditional pharmaceutical company to a tech company that constantly innovates. 

Show Notes: 

0:50 Why Sophie joined Merck and the values of Merck  

3:56 Innovation in China and impact Chinese innovation bring to the world  

6:49 How does Merck work with startups  

10:25 Accelerator program at Merck China  

11:34 Challenges international startups face when they enter China 

15:26 Is mental health something Merck looking at? 

17:06 Journey as a female leader in the science and tech field  

21:30 How to join Merck China Accelerator program and how to connect with Sophie