Zachary Katz
About Zachary Katz
Zachary Katz is the R&D Innovation & Digital Health lead at Bristol Myers Squibb, with extensive experience in data science, strategy, and business development across various industries.
Current Position at Bristol Myers Squibb
Zachary Katz is currently serving in the role of R&D Innovation & Digital Health at Bristol Myers Squibb. His work takes place in the company's Princeton, New Jersey offices in the United States. In this position, he focuses on research and development innovation intersected with digital health initiatives.
Past Roles at Takeda
Zachary Katz has held several significant positions at Takeda. From 2023 to 2024, he worked as an Associate Director, Senior Data Science Business Partner focusing on USBU Strategy & Planning in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Previously, from 2022 to 2023, he held the role of Senior Manager, Data Science, also within the USBU Strategy & Planning unit. Additionally, in 2022, he was part of the Analytics Leadership Development Program in Boston, Massachusetts.
Educational Background
Zachary Katz has an extensive educational background. He earned a Master of Science in Biostatistics with a focus on the Theory & Methods track from Columbia University (2021-2023). He also studied Computer Science (Data Science) at Columbia University in 2021. Prior to this, he received an MPhil with Distinction in Bioscience Enterprise from the University of Cambridge (2010-2011) and achieved Study Abroad First Class Honours in English Literature and Economics from the University of Oxford in 2009. He also graduated with an AB Summa Cum Laude in History and Science (Biochemistry) and English and American Literature from Harvard University (2006-2010).
Previous Work Experience at Columbia University
During his time at Columbia University, Zachary Katz worked as a Graduate Research Assistant in Causal Inference from 2022 to 2023 and in Computational Biology & Statistical Genetics from 2021 to 2023 in New York, New York. He authored a thesis on causal inference and led a project focusing on computational biology and statistical genetics.
Experience in Various Industries and Roles
Zachary Katz's career spans numerous industries and roles. He contributed to investment and venture management at atai Life Sciences in Berlin in 2022. He managed state engagement strategies at Recidiviz, first as State Engagement Manager (2020-2021) and then as Senior State Engagement Manager (2021). Further back, he served as Director of Customer Experience & Product Analytics at Scentbird (2017), and as Chief Strategy Officer at Oliver Inc. (2016-2017). His experience also includes a tenure as Venture Capital Fellow at Burrill & Company in 2013 and as Manager of Pipeline and Portfolio Planning at Genentech (2011-2013).