Kaida Wu, MD., Ph.D
About Kaida Wu, MD., Ph.D
Kaida Wu, MD, Ph.D., is the Early Clinical Development Leader at the MoCR Thematic Research Center of Bristol Myers Squibb in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with extensive experience in Hematology and Oncology.
Current Position at Bristol Myers Squibb
Kaida Wu currently serves as the HOCT, Early Clinical Development Leader at the MoCR Thematic Research Center at Bristol Myers Squibb in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In this role, Dr. Wu leads early clinical development initiatives, focusing on hematology, oncology, and cell therapy. Her extensive experience in these fields positions her as a key leader within the organization.
Professional Experience at Celgene
From 2017 to 2019, Kaida Wu worked at Celgene in various significant roles. Initially, she served as the Executive Medical Director, Hematology/Oncology, Global Clinical Development in Summit, NJ. In 2019, she transitioned to Executive Medical Director, Hematology/Oncology, and Cell Therapy (HOCT), Early Clinical Development in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Her responsibilities included overseeing global clinical development projects in hematology and oncology.
Roles at Janssen and Sanofi
From 2014 to 2017, Dr. Wu was the Global Medical Director at Janssen, Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson and Johnson, based in Spring House, PA. Prior to that, she held critical positions at Sanofi in Cambridge, MA, including Lead Research Investigator & Clinical Study Director in Oncology and Lead Research Investigator of Translational Medicine in Oncology from 2011 to 2014. Her contributions included leading research projects and advancing clinical study initiatives.
Early Career at AstraZeneca and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Kaida Wu's early career includes impactful roles at AstraZeneca and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. From 2005 to 2011, she worked at AstraZeneca in Waltham, MA, first as a Scientist of Discovery Medicine in Oncology and later as a Sr. Scientist of Discovery Medicine in Oncology. At Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, she was a Postdoctoral Fellow and Research Associate in Malcolm Moore's Laboratory from 2000 to 2005 in New York, NY, contributing significantly to cancer research.
Educational Background
Kaida Wu holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Medicine from Aarhus Universitet, Denmark, where she studied from 1997 to 2000. She also earned an MD in Hematology & Oncology from Medical School, Southeast University, China, completing her studies from 1985 to 1990. Additionally, she has a Bachelor of Medicine from Tonji Medical University, China, which she obtained from 1980 to 1985. Her robust academic background underpins her extensive experience in clinical development and oncology.