Christine Fu, Ph.D.
About Christine Fu, Ph.D.
Christine Fu, Ph.D., serves as the Senior Director of Medical Affairs at Kite Pharma, where she leads the Yescarta US Medical Affairs team. With a strong background in real-world evidence and health economics, she has contributed to numerous publications and played a key role in launching Yescarta for large B-cell lymphoma.
Work at Kite Pharma
Christine Fu, Ph.D., serves as the Senior Director of Medical Affairs at Kite Pharma, where she leads the Yescarta US Medical Affairs team. She has been in this role since 2022 and has played a significant part in the launch of Yescarta for second-line large B-cell lymphoma (LBCL) as part of the ZUMA-7 trial. Prior to her current position, she held the role of Director of Medical Affairs at Kite Pharma, focusing on TECARTUS and pipeline initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Christine Fu earned her Bachelor of Science degree with Honors in Genetics and a Minor in Psychology from The University of British Columbia from 1999 to 2004. She then pursued her Ph.D. in Neuroscience at the University of California, San Francisco, completing her studies from 2004 to 2010. Her academic background is complemented by her extensive experience in medical affairs, health economics, and outcomes research.
Background
Christine Fu's career includes various roles in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. She began her professional journey as a Co-op Student Researcher at The University of British Columbia and later worked as a Scientist at Fluxion Biosciences from 2012 to 2015. She has held multiple positions at Amgen, including Regional Medical Liaison and Senior Medical Scientist, focusing on oncology. Additionally, she completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco.
Achievements
Christine Fu has co-authored six manuscripts and thirteen abstracts related to real-world evidence (RWE) and health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) projects. She has led initiatives to enhance healthcare professional engagement and education through digital strategies. Her leadership in cross-functional workstreams has supported the Path to CAR T initiative, focusing on patient identification and driving urgency in treatment.
Professional Development
Since 2015, Christine Fu has been studying at UC Berkeley Extension, furthering her professional development. Her commitment to continuous learning complements her extensive experience in medical affairs and research, allowing her to stay updated with industry trends and advancements.