Paul Cheng, MD, PhD
About Paul Cheng, MD, PhD
Paul Cheng, MD, PhD, serves as the Executive Medical Director of Clinical Development at Kite Pharma in the San Diego Metropolitan Area. He has extensive experience in clinical development, having held positions at Kaiser Permanente, Amgen, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Current Role at Kite Pharma
Paul Cheng serves as the Executive Medical Director of Clinical Development at Kite Pharma. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the company's focus on innovative cancer therapies. His role involves overseeing clinical development strategies and ensuring the successful advancement of clinical trials within the organization. Cheng's leadership is pivotal in driving the development of cutting-edge treatments in the biopharmaceutical sector.
Previous Experience at Kite Pharma
Prior to his current role, Paul Cheng worked at Kite Pharma in various capacities. He served as the Medical Director of Clinical Development from 2017 to 2018 and later as the Senior Medical Director of Clinical Development from 2018 to 2020. His contributions during these periods included managing clinical trial operations and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance the company's clinical research initiatives.
Professional Background in Clinical Medicine
Paul Cheng has a diverse background in clinical medicine, having worked as a Physician at Kaiser Permanente from 2009 to 2015. He also served at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs from 2008 to 2009. His experience includes providing patient care and engaging in clinical research, which has informed his subsequent roles in clinical development within the pharmaceutical industry.
Educational Qualifications
Paul Cheng earned his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from the University of California, Davis, from 1988 to 1993. He then pursued his medical education at Northwestern University - The Feinberg School of Medicine, where he obtained his Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees between 1993 and 2002. Cheng completed his medical training with an Internship, Internal Medicine Residency, and Heme-Onc Fellowship at UC San Diego from 2002 to 2008.
Research Experience
Paul Cheng has a strong research background, having worked as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies from 2005 to 2009. His research experience complements his clinical expertise and has contributed to his understanding of the scientific principles underlying clinical development in the biopharmaceutical industry.