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Yang Zhao

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Senior Principal Scientist at Boehringer Ingelheim
📍 Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States

Yang Zhao is a Senior Principal Scientist at Boehringer Ingelheims Cancer Immunology Therapeutic Area, with a Ph. D. from the University of Michigan. He has a demonstrated history of leading drug discovery and early-phase development in oncology and immunology since 2007 at companies like Janssen and Eli Lilly.

Based on his shared content, Yang is deeply immersed in scientific advancement, frequently posting about cutting-edge research like CRISPR screens, cellular biology, and new therapeutic modalities. He appears driven by a problem-solving mindset, stating that being "solution oriented is the key, " and is keen on developing new talent.

He has served as a co-lead for the Clinical Development Teams for major drugs Simponi and Remicade.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Senior Principal Scientist
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States
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Cancer Immunology
This is his current therapeutic area at Boehringer Ingelheim and a focus in his previous roles, leading immuno-oncology programs.
Drug Discovery
His entire career since 2007 has focused on leading programs from discovery through early development, including achieving a clinical candidate for a global trial.
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Career

Work history

7-2023
Senior Principal Scientist
Boehringer Ingelheim
6-2020 - 6-2023
Principal Scientist (equivalent to Director at Eli Lilly)
The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson
10-2015 - 5-2020
Senior Scientist; Scientific Team Leader of Immunology and Immuno-Oncology programs (NME)
Eli Lilly and Company
10-2009 - 9-2015
Research Scientist
Eli Lilly and Company
8-2007 - 9-2009
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Eli Lilly and Company
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Education
2001 - 2007
Ph.D.
University of Michigan
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