Thong CAO
About Thong CAO
Thong Cao is a Senior Manager of Business Analytics & Insights at Kite Pharma, specializing in Cell Therapy for the UK and Ireland. With extensive experience in business insights and analytics across various pharmaceutical companies, he has developed expertise in patient journeys and data visualization.
Work at Kite Pharma
Thong Cao currently holds the position of Senior Manager, Business Analytics & Insights, Cell Therapy UK&I at Kite Pharma. He has been in this role since 2023, working on-site for 11 months. In this capacity, he focuses on leveraging analytics to enhance business insights and support the development of cell therapies.
Previous Experience at Bristol Myers Squibb
Thong Cao previously worked at Bristol Myers Squibb as Senior Manager, Business Insights & Analytics, focusing on Haematology and Oncology from 2021 to 2023. During his two years in this role, he contributed to the understanding of market dynamics and patient needs in the London area.
Background in Pharmaceutical Industry
Thong Cao has extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, having worked at various companies including Bayer, Astellas Pharma Europe, and Novartis. His roles have included Senior Manager positions in Business Insights and Market Intelligence, where he developed expertise in generating patient and customer journeys and creating dashboards for KPI reporting.
Education and Expertise
Thong Cao earned his PhD in Pharmacology from King's College London, where he studied from 1997 to 2000. He also holds a BSc in Pharmacology from the University of East London, completed from 1993 to 1997. His educational background supports his expertise in market intelligence and analytics within the pharmaceutical sector.
Achievements in Market Intelligence
Throughout his career, Thong Cao has worked on therapies across their product life-cycle, from launch brands to established blockbuster therapies. He has initiated and implemented 'Competitive Intelligence' projects, demonstrating a strategic approach to understanding market dynamics and competitor activities.