Jian Zhao

Jian Zhao has over a decade of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, currently serving as Executive Director at Crinetics Pharmaceuticals since July 2012, after progressing through various roles including Senior Director, Director, Associate Director, Principal Scientist, and Senior Scientist. Before joining Crinetics, Jian Zhao worked as a Senior Scientist at Pacific World Discovery from December 2010 to July 2012, and as a Research Associate at The Scripps Research Institute from August 2009 to November 2010. Additionally, Jian Zhao was a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Texas A&M University from April 2007 to June 2009. Educationally, Jian Zhao holds a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from Iowa State University (2001-2007) and a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Xiamen University (1994-2001).