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X. Shelley Cao, M.D.

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Global Convener and Director of Strategy and Operations at McKinsey & Company
📍 Washington DC-Baltimore Area, United States

X. Shelley Cao is a Global Convener and Director of Strategy and Operations for Life Sciences at McKinsey & Company. She brings experience in clinical medicine, management consulting, and healthcare administration, with a focus on data-driven insights and organizational alignment.

Outside of her professional endeavors, Shelley has demonstrated an interest in leveraging AI for healthcare advancements and is recognized for her leadership and inspiring work with colleagues.

She holds both an MD from the University of Michigan Medical School and an MBA from Rice Business.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Global Convener and Director of Strategy and Operations
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Washington DC-Baltimore Area, United States
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AI in Life Sciences
She has shared articles and posts about agentic AI and generative AI's impact on life sciences, R&D, and drug discovery, including collaborations between Merck and McKinsey.
Healthcare Innovation
Her experience at NYC Health + Hospitals and McKinsey focused on healthcare provider strategy, operational transformation, and improving R&D productivity through disruptive innovation.
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Work history

3-2016
Global Convener and Director of Strategy and Operations
McKinsey & Company
6-2014 - 3-2016
Assistant Vice President
NYC Health + Hospitals
8-2010 - 5-2014
Engagement Manager
McKinsey & Company
5-2009 - 8-2009
Summer Associate
McKinsey & Company
6-2006 - 6-2008
Surgery Resident
Baylor College of Medicine
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Education
2008 - 2010
MBA
Rice Business
2002 - 2006
MD
University of Michigan Medical School
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