Sophia Dai
About Sophia Dai
Sophia Dai is a Director and Program Lead at Arcellx, specializing in the intersection of business and digital technology to enhance customer experiences. With a background in strategic planning and a strong focus on immuno-oncology, she has held various roles in prominent companies, including Genentech and Novartis, and has an MBA from Northwestern University.
Current Role at Arcellx
Sophia Dai serves as the Director, Program Lead at Arcellx, a position she has held since 2023. Based in Redwood City, California, she specializes in bridging the gap between business and digital technology. Her focus is on creating superior customer experiences and driving modernization within the organization. In this role, she utilizes her extensive background in program management and strategic planning to enhance operational efficiency and support the development of novel therapies.
Previous Experience in Consulting and Strategy
Sophia Dai has a diverse background in consulting and strategy, having worked at The Boston Consulting Group from 2014 to 2017 as a Consultant. She also served as a Summer Consultant at BCG in 2013. Following her tenure at BCG, she worked at Novartis in various roles, including US Commercial Strategy & Operations for CAR-T therapies from 2017 to 2018 and as Global Customer Experience Product Owner from 2018 to 2022. Her experience in these roles has contributed to her expertise in mid- to late-stage development and commercialization of therapies.
Early Career and Media Planning
Sophia Dai began her career in media planning, working as a Junior Media Planner at Dailey & Associates for Honda Powersports from 2006 to 2007. She also held a position as Brand Strategy Supervisor at Horizon Media from 2007 to 2012, where she focused on Jack in the Box. Additionally, she worked as an Independent Sales Representative at Southwestern Advantage from 2003 to 2004. These early roles provided her with foundational skills in strategic planning and stakeholder management.
Education and Academic Background
Sophia Dai holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, where she studied Management Strategy, Marketing, Innovation & Entrepreneurship, and Management & Organizations from 2012 to 2014. She also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics - Applied Science from UCLA. Her academic background has equipped her with a strong analytical foundation and strategic insight applicable to her professional roles.
Skills and Areas of Expertise
Sophia Dai possesses a range of skills that include strategic planning, cross-functional stakeholder management, market insights, business process design, continuous improvement, and program management. She has a strong passion for immuno-oncology and is dedicated to establishing new processes and business functions for novel therapies. Her proven track record includes delivering scalable solutions that enhance product and program operations while positively impacting patient outcomes.