Hong Xiao
About Hong Xiao
Hong Xiao is the Director and WWHEOR Oncology Lead at Bristol Myers Squibb, with extensive experience in health economics and outcomes research, particularly in oncology.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Hong Xiao has been leading the Worldwide Health Economics & Outcomes Research (WWHEOR) for Oncology at Bristol Myers Squibb since December 2018. In this role, she is responsible for the strategic direction and overall management of oncology-related health economics and outcomes research. Her work supports the company's efforts in demonstrating the value of oncology treatments and improving patient outcomes globally.
Professional Experience at University of Florida
From 2015 to 2018, Hong Xiao served as a Professor at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida. During this period, she engaged in teaching and research activities, contributing to the academic community with her expertise in pharmaceutical socioeconomics and health outcomes research. Her work at the university involved mentoring students and leading various research projects in the field of oncology.
Academic Contributions at Florida A&M University
Hong Xiao worked at Florida A&M University as a Professor from 1998 to 2015, spanning 17 years in Tallahassee, Florida. Her longstanding tenure at the institution involved extensive teaching and research responsibilities. She contributed to the advancement of pharmaceutical sciences through her research projects and publications, and she played a significant role in mentoring students and junior faculty members.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Hong Xiao holds a PhD in Pharmaceutical Socioeconomics from the University of Iowa, which she obtained after completing her studies there from 1993 to 1997. She also has a BS degree in Pharmacy from Peking University Health Science Center in Beijing, China. Her educational journey includes secondary education at Tianjin Nankai Middle and High Schools. Her academic background has provided her with a strong foundation in both theoretical and practical aspects of pharmaceutical sciences.
Early Career and Research Positions
During the early stages of her career, Hong Xiao held various research and teaching positions. She worked as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Iowa from 1993 to 1997, and as a Research Assistant at the University of Illinois at Chicago from 1992 to 1993. Prior to her work in the United States, she served as an Instructor at Peking University Health Science Center in Beijing, China, from 1990 to 1992. These roles helped her develop a deep understanding of pharmaceutical sciences and research methodologies.