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Qinyao Li

Great Neck

Summary

Multilingual Yale MPH candidate with hands-on experience in healthcare strategy and operations, and academic training in payer systems, policy, and stakeholder dynamics. A highly driven and intellectually curious self-starter, actively building technical fluency in data science and AI through coursework and self-study. Known for a strong work ethic, adaptability, and a versatile skill set, Yao aspires to contribute to AI-driven health startups by applying her health policy and management expertise while deepening her knowledge of healthcare AI applications. Open to contributing in any capacity—including unpaid internships or volunteer roles—to gain experience and make a meaningful impact.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

International Business Strategy and Operation Associate

principle & Will Biotech
Zhejiang
04.2024 - 06.2024
  • Revolutionized lead generation efficiency and accuracy by replacing manual lookup with data scraping, rule-based data cleaning, and AI-powered lead scoring, improving lead-to-deal conversion rate by 17%
  • Collaborated with tech-team to explore and design new AI-powered automated reordering and process control systems with predictive analytics and dynamic forecasting using time series foundation models and GraphRAG.
  • Synthesized health policy, trade flow, and regulatory data to develop a scored market-entry framework, achieved $27,000 sales, exceeding quarterly sales target by 70%.
  • Rapidly learned 400+ complex SKUs and production workflows across 5 manufacturing sites within 2 weeks to support sales onboarding and client conversations.
  • Helped manage and resolve a complex client relationship, saving a contract worth over $1.7 million annually through careful listening, on-site client visits, and proactive problem-solving.

Associate Product Manager (Contract)

IPSOS Group S.A
Wuhan
11.2023 - 03.2024
  • Led healthcare market entry initiatives for Chinese digital health and medical device companies across 12 countries, by analyzing regulatory frameworks (e.g., FDA pathways, Medicare/Medicaid rules, and HIPPA Compliance)
  • Developed a policy-informed market analysis focused on payer system, hospital and insurance markets competition and policy driver to refine clients’ product market fit, increasing TAM by 300%.
  • Worked cross functionally with the engineering team to develop an NLP-based client inquiry management system, automating response drafting, quotation generation, and CRM updates, reduced client response time by 40% and operational costs by 18%.
  • Took charge of 4 large projects in parallel due to personnel shortages and ensured successful on time delivery by deploying Agile methodologies, careful communication with leadership, and identifying key resources needed.
  • Led 100 hours of qualitative interviews with clinicians, patients, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to guide clients’ go-to-market strategies in the healthcare sector.
  • Successfully navigated internal operational hurdles and coordinated with teams across 5 departments to fast track a series of critical decisions to leadership to alarm and resolve project quality and delay challenges.

HLT Consulting Department- Primary Intelligence Intern

Yidu Tech Inc. (HKE 2158)
Remote/Beijing
08.2023 - 10.2023
  • Cleaned and Analyzed EHR and insurance claim data on breast cancer patients across 30 major hospitals, extracting medication, readmission, and disease progression data to support an AI-enhanced clinical decision support system.
  • Analyzed the relationship between medication response and disease progression using multilinear regression in R and causal inference designs including randomization, difference in difference, and instrumental variable.
  • Assisted AI engineers and clinical teams to develop a cancer recurrence risk prediction system that applies patient clustering and ensemble survival analysis models to predict cancer recurrence risk, optimize follow-up schedules, and recommend medication prescription, reducing unnecessary patient visits by 22%.
  • Created a framework based on physician preferences, regulatory policy, and patient response to inform client’s market entry.

Analyst (Part-Time)

Augmentor Partners Management Consulting
Cairo
01.2023 - 03.2023
  • Advised SME clinics on expansion strategies by conducting risk-return forecasting using Excel-based financial models; interventions are projected to drive a 10% increase in revenue and prevent over $500,000 in potential losses.
  • Mapped the current Middle Eastern health insurance landscape by conducting policy-focused market research, interviewing 10+ insurtech founders and hospital managers, and facilitating strategic meetings between key stakeholders.
  • Created marketing materials by synthesizing cases and corresponding findings into a 40-page market intelligence report, garnering endorsements from Financial Regulatory Authority Insurance Board.

Education

Master of Public Health - Health Policy & Health Modeling

Yale University
New Haven, Connecticut
05.2026

Full Scholarship (among 13 Global Admittees) - Advanced Arabic Language And Society

The American University In Cairo
Cairo, Egypt
06.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Asian Studies, Computer Science, Arabic

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, New York
05.2022

Skills

  • Microsoft Office, Google Suite
  • Health policy analysis
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Data analytics, R, Java, Python
  • Healthcare management
  • Operation and strategy

Relevant Courses

Healthcare Data Processing: 

  • Biostatistics
  • Introduction to the Analysis and Interpretation of Health Surveillance Data

Health Policy & Management: 

  • Healthcare Operation
  • Health Policy and Systems U.S. Health Policy and Economics

Artificial Intelligence: 

  • Generative AI for Entrepreneurs
  • Specializations in Deep Learning, NLP, and ML (In Process)

Coding: Python & Java & R

Languages

  • Mandarin (native), English (fluent), MSA Arabic & Egyptian (advanced with ACTFL certifications)

Timeline

International Business Strategy and Operation Associate

principle & Will Biotech
04.2024 - 06.2024

Associate Product Manager (Contract)

IPSOS Group S.A
11.2023 - 03.2024

HLT Consulting Department- Primary Intelligence Intern

Yidu Tech Inc. (HKE 2158)
08.2023 - 10.2023

Analyst (Part-Time)

Augmentor Partners Management Consulting
01.2023 - 03.2023

Master of Public Health - Health Policy & Health Modeling

Yale University

Full Scholarship (among 13 Global Admittees) - Advanced Arabic Language And Society

The American University In Cairo

Bachelor of Arts - Asian Studies, Computer Science, Arabic

Vassar College

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