Zhenting Gao
About Zhenting Gao
Zhenting Gao is a Senior Director at Structure Therapeutics in Shanghai, where he has worked since 2023. With over 15 years of experience in drug discovery and a strong academic background, he has held various roles in prominent organizations, including Novartis and WuXi AppTec.
Work at Structure Therapeutics
Zhenting Gao has been serving as Senior Director at Structure Therapeutics since 2023. In this role, he is involved in overseeing various projects related to drug discovery and development. His position is based in Shanghai, where he contributes to the company's strategic initiatives and scientific advancements in the pharmaceutical sector.
Previous Experience in Pharmaceutical Research
Prior to his current role, Zhenting Gao worked at Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research from 2014 to 2020. He held positions as Investigator II and Investigator III during his tenure, focusing on drug discovery projects. He also spent time at ETERN Therapeutics, where he worked in Hit Generation Science and Computation and Informatics Assisted Drug Discovery from 2020 to 2023.
Educational Background in Chemistry
Zhenting Gao earned his Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry from the Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, where he studied from 2003 to 2006. He also holds a Master's degree in Physical Chemistry from Wuhan University, which he completed from 1999 to 2002. His educational background has laid a strong foundation for his career in drug discovery.
Expertise in Drug Discovery and Computational Chemistry
With over 15 years of experience in drug discovery projects utilizing Computer-Aided Drug Design (CADD) techniques, Zhenting Gao has developed practical skills in biophysics, molecular biology, and chemoinformatics. He began his career in the pharmaceutical industry as a computational chemist in 2009, contributing to various research initiatives.
Career Progression in the Pharmaceutical Industry
Zhenting Gao's career in the pharmaceutical industry began in 2009 at WuXi AppTec, where he held several roles, including Senior Scientist, Group Leader, and Principal Scientist I. His experience spans multiple organizations and positions, reflecting a steady progression in the field of drug discovery and development.