Tong Shen
About Tong Shen
Tong Shen serves as the Associate Director at Instil Bio in the San Francisco Bay Area, a position he has held since 2021. He has extensive experience in biostatistics, having previously worked at Kite Pharma and Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals.
Work at Instil Bio
Tong Shen has served as Associate Director at Instil Bio since 2021. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Shen has contributed to the organization's focus on cell therapy and innovative treatments. His role involves overseeing biostatistical strategies and ensuring the integrity of data analysis in clinical trials.
Previous Experience at Kite Pharma
Before joining Instil Bio, Tong Shen worked at Kite Pharma for three years, from 2018 to 2021. He held the position of Senior Manager in Biostatistics, where he was responsible for leading statistical analyses and supporting clinical development projects. Prior to this role, he served as Manager of Biostatistics at Kite Pharma from 2016 to 2018.
Education and Expertise
Tong Shen earned a Bachelor of Science in Statistics from Beijing Institute of Technology, completing his studies from 2003 to 2007. He further advanced his education by obtaining a Doctor of Philosophy in Statistics from the State University of New York at Stony Brook, where he studied from 2007 to 2011. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his work in biostatistics.
Career Background
Prior to his tenure at Kite Pharma, Tong Shen worked at Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals as a Senior Biostatistician from 2013 to 2016. He also gained experience as a Biostatistician II at Quintiles for one year, from 2012 to 2013. His career has been primarily focused on biostatistics within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors.