Yijing Shen
About Yijing Shen
Yijing Shen serves as the Director and Head of Biometrics at Calithera Biosciences in San Francisco, California. With a strong academic background from the University of California, Los Angeles, and extensive experience in biostatistics, he previously held positions at Geron and Genentech.
Current Role at Calithera Biosciences
Yijing Shen serves as the Director and Head of Biometrics at Calithera Biosciences. In this role, which commenced in 2019, Shen oversees the biometrics team, focusing on statistical analysis and data management to support clinical development. The position is based in San Francisco, California, where Shen contributes to advancing the company's research and development efforts in the biopharmaceutical sector.
Previous Experience at Geron
Prior to joining Calithera Biosciences, Yijing Shen worked at Geron as a Senior Biostatistician from 2011 to 2013. During this two-year tenure, Shen was involved in statistical modeling and analysis for clinical trials, contributing to the company's research initiatives in oncology and regenerative medicine.
Experience at Genentech
Yijing Shen held the position of Statistical Scientist and later Senior Statistical Scientist at Genentech from 2014 to 2019. Over the course of five years, Shen applied statistical methodologies to support various projects, enhancing the company's capabilities in drug development and clinical research.
Education and Academic Background
Yijing Shen completed a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) at the University of California, Los Angeles, from 2003 to 2008. Prior to this, Shen earned a Master of Science degree from UCLA in 2003. Shen also holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California, Irvine, which laid the foundation for a career in biostatistics and data analysis.