Yang Yang
About Yang Yang
Yang Yang serves as the Senior Director and Head of Biometrics at Ardelyx, Inc., where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in biostatistics and clinical research, with previous roles at the FDA and Santen.
Current Role at Ardelyx
Yang Yang serves as the Senior Director and Head of Biometrics at Ardelyx, Inc., a position held since 2020. In this role, Yang oversees biometrics operations, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of statistical analyses in clinical research. The responsibilities include leading teams in the development of clinical study reports and regulatory documents, as well as implementing advanced statistical methodologies.
Previous Experience at Ardelyx
Prior to the current role, Yang worked at Ardelyx, Inc. as the Director and Head of Biometrics from 2018 to 2020. During this time, Yang contributed to the strategic direction of biometrics and played a key role in the execution of clinical trials, focusing on statistical analysis and regulatory compliance.
Professional Background
Yang has a diverse professional background, having worked as a Mathematical Statistician at the Food and Drug Administration from 2008 to 2011. This role involved statistical analysis in the context of drug evaluation and regulatory processes. Additionally, Yang served as the Director and Head of Biostatistics at Santen from 2011 to 2018, where expertise in adaptive design and modeling was developed.
Education and Expertise
Yang holds a Ph.D. from the State University of New York at Stony Brook and a Bachelor of Science degree from Wuhan University. The educational background supports a strong foundation in statistical methodologies, particularly in time-to-onset analysis using cure models. Yang possesses skills in handling missing data and multiplicity adjustment, which are essential for maintaining the integrity of clinical research.
Research Contributions
Yang has co-authored research presented at notable conferences, including the 2024 Digestive Disease Week Conference and the National Kidney Foundation 2024 Spring Clinical Meetings. These contributions reflect Yang's active engagement in advancing knowledge in the field of biometrics and clinical research.