Jun Johnny Yang, Ph.D.
About Jun Johnny Yang, Ph.D.
Jun Johnny Yang, Ph.D., is the Founder and Principal Consultant at iHOPE Hill LLC and serves as Vice President of Non-Clinical Development at CANbridge Pharmaceuticals Inc. He has extensive experience in pharmaceutical sciences, having held various roles in academia and industry, including positions at Takeda, AstraZeneca, and WuXi Biologics.
Work at iHOPE Hill LLC
Jun Johnny Yang, Ph.D. is the Founder and Principal Consultant at iHOPE Hill LLC, a position he has held since 2018. Based in Cambridge, MA, he provides consulting services that leverage his extensive experience in pharmaceutical sciences and drug development. His role involves guiding clients through various stages of drug development, utilizing his expertise in clinical pharmacology and project management.
Work at CANbridge Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Since 2021, Jun Johnny Yang has served as the Vice President of Non-Clinical Development at CANbridge Pharmaceuticals Inc. in Greater Boston. In this role, he oversees non-clinical development strategies and ensures alignment with regulatory requirements. His leadership contributes to the advancement of therapeutic candidates within the company's portfolio.
Education and Expertise
Jun Johnny Yang holds a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the University of Southern California. He also earned a Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences from South Dakota State University and a Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from Peking University. His educational background underpins his expertise in clinical pharmacology, business development, project management, and quality control.
Previous Work Experience
Jun Johnny Yang has held various significant positions throughout his career. He worked as a Senior Scientist to Senior Manager in DMPK at Takeda for 11 years, and as Head of DMPK at Ribon Therapeutics for 7 months. He also served as Executive Director at WuXi Biologics and Associate Director at Wave Life Sciences. His roles have consistently focused on drug development and pharmacokinetics.
Leadership and Contributions
Jun Johnny Yang served as the Past President of SAPA-NE (New England/Boston), where he led initiatives to support the organization’s goals in both the USA and China. He has also contributed to business development and fundraising efforts for SAPA-NE, enhancing collaboration within the pharmaceutical community.