Changhua (Charles) Lu
About Changhua (Charles) Lu
Changhua (Charles) Lu is a Senior Manager of Clinical Programming at Kite Pharma, with a background in Electrical Engineering. He has held various roles in clinical programming and implementation consulting across multiple companies, including Regeneron Pharmaceuticals and Medidata Solutions.
Work at Kite Pharma
Currently, Changhua (Charles) Lu serves as the Senior Manager of Clinical Programming at Kite Pharma. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to the company's clinical programming efforts. Prior to this role, he worked at Kite Pharma as the Manager of Clinical Programming from 2018 to 2022. His experience in this capacity has involved overseeing clinical programming projects and ensuring the successful execution of clinical trials.
Previous Experience in Clinical Programming
Before joining Kite Pharma, Changhua Lu worked at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. as a Senior Clinical Database Developer from 2017 to 2018. His role involved developing and managing clinical databases to support clinical trials. Additionally, he worked at Medidata Solutions, first as an Associate Implementation Consultant from 2011 to 2014, and then as a Senior Implementation Consultant from 2015 to 2017, where he focused on implementing clinical trial solutions.
Education and Expertise
Changhua Lu holds a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from New York University, where he studied from 2009 to 2011. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Alabama in Huntsville, completing his studies from 2003 to 2007. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in clinical programming and data management.
Background in Clinical Data Management
Changhua Lu has extensive experience in clinical data management and programming. His career spans several years in various roles that emphasize the implementation and management of clinical trial data systems. His expertise includes database development, project management, and consulting within the clinical research field.