Tristan (Ming Yi) Hu
About Tristan (Ming Yi) Hu
Tristan (Ming Yi) Hu is the Vice President of Biometrics at Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc., where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in biostatistics, having held various leadership positions in several pharmaceutical companies over the past two decades.
Current Role at Supernus Pharmaceuticals
Tristan Hu serves as the Vice President of Biometrics at Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. since 2021. In this role, he oversees the biometrics functions, which include statistical analysis and data management, contributing to the company's research and development efforts. His position is based in Rockville, MD, where he leads a team focused on delivering high-quality statistical support for clinical trials and regulatory submissions.
Previous Experience in Biostatistics
Tristan Hu has extensive experience in biostatistics, having held several key positions in various pharmaceutical companies. He worked at MDS Pharma Services as a Biostatistician from 1999 to 2000. He then joined The Medicines Company, where he served as Director of Biostatistics from 2006 to 2010 and later as Senior Director, Head of Statistical Operations, Global R&D from 2010 to 2014. His tenure at Radius Health, Inc. included roles as Vice President of Biometrics from 2017 to 2019 and Executive Director, Head of Biometrics from 2014 to 2017.
Educational Background
Tristan Hu has a solid educational foundation in mathematics and statistics. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics from National Chiao Tung University, where he studied from 1987 to 1990. He furthered his education at the University of California, Los Angeles, obtaining a Master of Science in Biostatistics from 1992 to 1993 and a PhD in Statistics from 1997 to 1999. Additionally, he studied Transportation, Engineering, and Management at National Chiao Tung University from 1985 to 1987.
Career Progression in the Pharmaceutical Industry
Tristan Hu's career in the pharmaceutical industry spans over two decades, marked by progressive responsibilities in biostatistics and data management. After starting as a Senior Statistician at Forest Laboratories from 2000 to 2002, he transitioned to Yamanouchi Pharma America, Inc. as Manager of Statistics from 2002 to 2004. His roles at The Medicines Company and Radius Health, Inc. reflect his advancement to leadership positions, culminating in his current role at Supernus Pharmaceuticals.