From the NHS front lines to health diplomacy and global consulting: How does a doctor navigate a non-linear career path, bridging East and West in health innovation?

In this episode, we speak with Dr Ruby Wang, a doctor and former Head of Health for China in the Foreign Office, now Director of Lintris – an award-winning consultancy bridging China and the West on health policy, biopharma, and medtech.

• 🏥 Why a fascination with surgery led to medicine, and how the realities of the NHS spurred a search for new challenges
• 🌍 Joining the Foreign Office during the pandemic and shaping UK-China health diplomacy
• 💡 Founding Lintris: How Dr Wang’s unique expertise became an award-winning consultancy
• ⚖️ Balancing clinical practice, consultancy work, and a non-linear career mindset
• 📚 The power of networks, continuous learning, and embracing serendipity in career pivots

Dr Wang’s journey is an inspiring exploration of cultural bridges, global health, and the courage to redefine professional purpose beyond traditional medical pathways.

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