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Tingting Zhang-Kharas, PhD

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Head, JLABS US Northeast, External Scientific Innovation at Johnson & Johnson
📍 United States

As Head of JLABS US Northeast at Johnson & Johnson, Tingting Zhang-Kharas leads innovation ecosystems in NYC, Boston, and Philadelphia. With a Ph. D. in Immunology from Harvard University, she has over 14 years of experience in biotech, specializing in search and evaluation, deal-making, and business development, particularly within oncology from her time at Ipsen and Lilly.

She is passionate about inspiring the next generation of scientists, encouraging students from diverse backgrounds to pursue their dreams in life sciences. Tingting actively supports emerging biotech companies and entrepreneurs, aiming to translate innovative ideas into impactful healthcare solutions and foster a collaborative and supportive ecosystem for early-stage companies.

Unique fact: She has a deep background in foundational science, having authored a publication on the molecular mechanisms of antibody class switching.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Head, JLABS US Northeast, External Scientific Innovation
Location
United States
Personality Overview

How Tingting shows up

Upfront
Demanding
Hard To Convince

They care equally about the product and its potential impact. They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles. They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully.

Priorities

Topics Tingting cares about

Biotech Incubation
Leads JLABS for the US Northeast, which is dedicated to sourcing, supporting, and incubating early-stage life science companies to foster innovation.
Oncology Innovation
Previously led oncology external innovation teams at Ipsen and Loxo Oncology at Lilly, focusing on identifying and assessing business development opportunities in the oncology field.
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Career

Work history

8-2023
Head, JLABS US Northeast, External Scientific Innovation
Johnson & Johnson
11-2022 - 8-2023
Senior Director, Head of Oncology External Innovation
Ipsen
4-2021 - 11-2022
Senior Director, Oncology External Innovation
Ipsen
9-2020 - 4-2021
Director, Search and Evaluation
Loxo Oncology at Lilly
8-2017 - 12-2019
NCI SBIR Program Mentor (Pro Bono)
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
In the press

Media appearances

Tingting Zhang-Kharas - Our Team. Featured in Johnson & Johnson Innovation
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Charting the Future: Welcoming the new Head of Johnson & Johnson Innovation US Northeast. Featured in Johnson & Johnson Innovation Blog
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Education
2005 - 2011
PhD
Harvard Medical School
9-1999 - 7-2004
Bachelor of Medical Sciences
Peking University
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DISC profile (public)

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