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John Chao

John Chao

Senior Medical Director at Pfizer Inc.

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New York CityMember since June 25, 2026
Clinical Research & Trials ManagementDrug Development & Regulatory AffairsPharmacovigilance & Risk ManagementMedical Strategy & Scientific CommunicationGlobal Market Access & Commercial StrategyTeam Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
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Clinical Research & Trials ManagementDrug Development & Regulatory AffairsPharmacovigilance & Risk ManagementMedical Strategy & Scientific CommunicationGlobal Market Access & Commercial Strategy

About

Dedicated and results-driven medical professional with extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Adept at clinical research, drug development, and regulatory compliance. Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams in multinational pharmaceutical companies to bring innovative medical solutions to market. Passionate about improving global healthcare through research and development.

Experience

Senior Medical Director at Pfizer Inc. (2020-01 – Present)

  • Lead clinical development programs for novel therapeutics across multiple therapeutic areas.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory compliance and clinical trial efficacy.
  • Develop and oversee Phase I-IV clinical trials, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and industry regulations.
  • Provide scientific leadership in drug development and lifecycle management.

Medical Affairs Manager at Novartis Pharmaceuticals (2016-01 – 2020-12)

  • Directed medical strategy for key pharmaceutical products across global markets.
  • Managed relationships with key opinion leaders and regulatory agencies to ensure product success.
  • Conducted clinical trial evaluations and post-market surveillance.
  • Provided medical expertise for marketing and sales teams, ensuring scientific accuracy in promotional materials.

Clinical Research Associate at Johnson & Johnson (2013-01 – 2016-12)

  • Assisted in designing and executing clinical trials in accordance with FDA and EMA regulations.
  • Collected and analyzed clinical data to support regulatory submissions and approvals.
  • Coordinated with healthcare professionals to ensure compliance with trial protocols.
  • Authored research papers and contributed to medical journals.

Education

Doctor of Medicine in Medicine – Harvard Medical School (2013-01)

Bachelor of Science in Biology – University of California, Berkeley (2009-01)

Skills

Senior Medical Director at Pfizer Inc.

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