Christina (Chang) Johnson
About Christina (Chang) Johnson
Christina (Chang) Johnson is the Director of Marketing at Nektar Therapeutics, where she leads business development and pipeline opportunity assessments in oncology and autoimmune diseases. She has extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, having held various roles at Genentech and other organizations.
Current Role at Nektar Therapeutics
Christina Johnson serves as the Director of Marketing at Nektar Therapeutics, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she acts as the commercial lead for business development and pipeline opportunity assessments, focusing on both oncology and autoimmune diseases. Johnson also serves as the launch lead for a new molecular entity in immuno-oncology, specifically targeting genitourinary indications such as bladder and kidney cancer. Her responsibilities include strategizing marketing initiatives and overseeing the successful introduction of new products to the market.
Previous Experience at Genentech
Christina Johnson has extensive experience at Genentech, where she worked in various roles from 2013 to 2019. She began as a Market Planning Manager and progressed to Senior Manager in Market Planning. Johnson also held the position of Product Manager and later served as a Clinical Oncology Specialist. In 2020, she briefly acted as a Team Lead. Her tenure at Genentech allowed her to develop a deep understanding of product strategy and market dynamics in the biotechnology sector.
Consulting Background
Prior to her roles in biotechnology, Christina Johnson worked as a consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton from 2009 to 2011. She started as a Consultant and advanced to Senior Consultant during her time there. Additionally, she served as an Associate Consultant at Putnam Associates from 2007 to 2009. Her consulting experience provided her with valuable insights into market analysis and strategic planning, which she later applied in her marketing roles.
Educational Background
Christina Johnson holds an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley - Walter A. Haas School of Business, where she studied Economics and Chinese from 2011 to 2013. She also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and Chinese from Duke University, completing her studies from 2013 to 2018. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in economic principles and analytical skills relevant to her career in marketing and business development.
Research and Early Career Experience
In addition to her consulting and marketing roles, Christina Johnson has experience in research and business development. She worked as a Research Fellow at Rock Health in 2012 and served as a Business Development Analyst at Sequella, Inc. in 2005. These positions contributed to her understanding of the healthcare landscape and the importance of research in driving innovation within the industry.