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Jordan OrmontunlockedJames: together at Kleiner Perkins (2008–2011)
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James: together at Amgen
×2James: together at University of Montana
About
James Li joined Frazier Life Sciences as a Venture Partner in 2024, with more than 30 years in biotech investing, company building, and management, and a focus on cross-border opportunities. He co-founded and served as CEO of JW Therapeutics (2016–2024), a cell therapy company behind China's first domestically developed CAR-T therapy, and previously held the founding General Manager role for Greater China at Amgen. Earlier, he was a Partner in the life sciences practice at Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers and spent over 15 years at Merck & Co. in clinical research, regulatory affairs, and product development roles. He holds an M.D. from Shanghai Medical University and an M.S. in Microbiology from the University of Montana.
Invests in
Biotech
Experience
- Frazier Life SciencesVenture Partnercurrent2024 — presentUnited States
- JW Therapeutics 药明巨诺Co-Founder and Non-Executive Board Membercurrent2024 — present
- JW Therapeutics 药明巨诺Interim Board Chairman2024
- JW Therapeutics 药明巨诺Co-Founder and CEO2016 — 2024Shanghai City, China
- AmgenVice President and General Manager, Greater China2012 — 2015Shanghai, China
- Kleiner Perkins Caufield & ByersPartner2006 — 2011
- MerckFranchise Head, Hypertension, AP1991 — 2006
Skills & more
Immunology10Due Diligence12
From James's professional profile.
Colleagues at Frazier Life Sciences
Adam Simpson
Venture Partner at Frazier Life Sciences
Aditya Kohli
Partner at Frazier Life Sciences
Alan Frazier
Chairman Emeritus at Frazier Life Sciences
Albert Cha
Managing Partner at Frazier Life Sciences
Ali Jackson
Vice President and Counsel, Public Funds at Frazier Life Sciences
Amanda Wilson
Senior Tax Manager at Frazier Life Sciences
Angel Martin
Senior Associate at Frazier Life Sciences
Angie You
Senior Advisor at Frazier Life Sciences
Frequently asked questions
- Who is James Li?
- James Li joined Frazier Life Sciences as a Venture Partner in 2024, with more than 30 years in biotech investing, company building, and management, and a focus on cross-border opportunities. He co-founded and served as CEO of JW Therapeutics (2016–2024), a cell therapy company behind China's first domestically developed CAR-T therapy, and previously held the founding General Manager role for Greater China at Amgen. Earlier, he was a Partner in the life sciences practice at Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers and spent over 15 years at Merck & Co. in clinical research, regulatory affairs, and product development roles. He holds an M.D. from Shanghai Medical University and an M.S. in Microbiology from the University of Montana.
- Where does James Li work?
- James Li is Venture Partner at Frazier Life Sciences.
- What does James Li invest in?
- James Li invests in Biotech.
- Where did James Li go to school?
- James Li studied at Shanghai Medical University, China (Medical Degree, Medicine); University of Montana (Master of Science (M.S.), Microbiology).
Founder mafias
Kleiner Perkins mafia67
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Eric RiesVenture AdvisorFounded LTSE Group +2Brook ByersFounderFounded Insite Vision +1Jonah GreenbergerEarly(ish)-stage investor / Kleiner-Perkins scoutFounded Bright Exchange +1Raphael RouvinovEngineering FellowFounded Luminopia +1Rebecca LeeKleiner Perkins FellowFounded Elayne +1Jesse HuEngineering FellowFounded Abundant +1
+ 60 more
Amgen mafia25
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Parker ConradProduct ManagerFounded Zenefits +1Howard ChangSVP Global Research & Chief Scientific OfficerFounded Accent Therapeutics +3Iain DukesVP External R&DFounded Viriom +1Ferry TamtoroDirector, Digital Accelerator Labs, Digital Health ProductsFounded Revisto +1Zhengbin (Bing) YaoResearch ScientistFounded Arrivent +1Seth LieblichBusiness DevelopmentFounded Protomer
+ 18 more
Frazier Life Sciences mafia14
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Maria FardisVenture PartnerFounded Iovance +2Aditya KohliPartnerFounded Phathom Pharmaceuticals +1Scott ByrdEntrepreneur-in-ResidenceFounded Outpost Medicine +1Robert HershbergSenior AdvisorFounded Cajalneuro +1Tao FuVenture PartnerFounded Attovia TherapeuticsZaneta OdrowazVice President of Company CreationFounded Attovia Therapeutics
+ 7 more
University of Montana mafia9
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Tyler HugginsBachelor of Applied Science (BASc)Founded Meati Foods +1Austin PetersmithBachelor of ArtsFounded HowieMichael FitzGeraldMFAFounded SubmittableJohn McKayPhDFounded New West GeneticsJames StephensBSFounded Blue Marble EnergyEvan D. LovelyBAFounded Knapsack
+ 2 more
Same school
Also attended University of Montana27
John ConnorsManaging Partner at Ignition PartnersDanielle deBouverBrand Communications Manager at Ibex InvestorsKellanGeneral Partner at FUSEKristina KlaasPartner at Chloe CapitalDavid DillmanChief Financial Officer & Chief Compliance Officer at Rev1 VenturesNathaniel MontanaPartner at Liquid Ventures
+ 21 more
Shared employers
Also worked at Amgen189
Parker ConradCo-founder & CEO of RipplingSeth LieblichInvestment Team at 8VCSean BruichChief Technology Officer at Flare Capital PartnersSteph ScottVice President at Questa CapitalBeth SeidenbergFounding Managing Director at Westlake Village BioPartnersKelli McKeirnanDirector of Administration at Westlake Village BioPartners
+ 183 more
Also worked at Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers181
John DoerrChairman of Kleiner PerkinsMary MeekerFounder & General Partner at BONDAileen LeeFounder & Managing Partner of Cowboy VenturesMamoon HamidPartner at Kleiner PerkinsAlex TranInvestment Team at General CatalystJordan OrmontPartner, Talent at Menlo Ventures
+ 175 more
Also worked at Merck260
Anika GuptaInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Sam BlackmanEntrepreneur in Residence at GV (Google Ventures)Catherine Pearce, DHSc, MBAAdvisor at CincyTechDavid MollerInvestor at Third Rock VenturesAlan EzekowitzInvestor at Third Rock VenturesUri LopatinInvestor at Khosla Ventures
+ 254 more