Halle (Huihong) Zhang
About Halle (Huihong) Zhang
Halle (Huihong) Zhang is the Executive Director and Early Development Program Lead for Oncology at Bristol Myers Squibb, with extensive experience in clinical development and translational sciences.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Halle (Huihong) Zhang is currently serving as Executive Director and Early Development Program Lead for Oncology at Bristol Myers Squibb. She operates out of Cambridge, Massachusetts, spearheading efforts in early-stage cancer therapy development. Her role involves overseeing innovative oncology initiatives, ensuring the translation of scientific discoveries into viable clinical trials, and driving strategic direction within the oncology sector.
Previous Positions at Infinity Pharmaceuticals
Halle Zhang held several key positions at Infinity Pharmaceuticals. She served as Vice President, Head of Clinical Development in 2020 for nine months. Before that, she was Head of Clinical Development from 2019 to 2020 for a year, and Senior Director, Clinical Development for nine months also within the same period. During her tenure at Infinity Pharmaceuticals, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, she was instrumental in advancing clinical development programs and contributing to the firm's oncology pipeline.
Experience at Synlogic, Inc.
In 2019, Halle Zhang worked at Synlogic, Inc. as the Senior Director and Immuno-oncology Program Leader. Although her tenure was brief at one month, she contributed to the development of novel therapeutic approaches in the immuno-oncology space. Her role focused on driving strategic initiatives and enhancing the company's immuno-oncology program.
Academic Qualifications
Halle Zhang achieved her Ph.D. in Medicine from the University of Birmingham, where she studied from 1996 to 2000. She also holds a Master's degree in Medical Sciences with a focus on Immunology and Microbiology from the same institution, completed in 1996. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Honors) from the University of Portsmouth, graduating in 1995. Her academic background laid a solid foundation for her extensive career in medical research and clinical development.
Career Beginnings and Early Roles
Halle Zhang began her career as a Registered Nurse at Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portmouth, UK, working from 1993 to 1995. She then moved into academic research, holding positions such as LAM Foundation Research Fellow at Harvard School of Public Health from 2004 to 2007 and Clinical Trial Lead at Joslin Diabetes Center, Harvard Medical School from 2007 to 2012. She also worked as a Scientist III/Post Doctoral Fellow at USDA/HNRC, Tufts University from 2000 to 2004, contributing to significant advancements in medical sciences.