Chao M W.

Oncology Radiopharmaceutical Therapeutics Early Clinical Development

Role
Director, Clinical Science Lead at Lantheus
Location
Bedford, MA, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Chao M W.

Strategic and scientifically grounded clinical development leader with expertise in early-phase oncology and radiopharmaceutical programs. Demonstrated success in driving compound strategy, indication selection, and clinical development planning from pre-IND through proof-of-concept. Adept at aligning Target Product Profiles (TPPs) with evolving therapeutic landscapes, guiding asset differentiation, and leading cross-functional development through regulatory inflection points.Currently leading the clinical development of a first-in-human Lu‑177–labeled theranostic asset at Lantheus, integrating PET imaging to support biomarker-driven patient selection and individualized dosimetry. Previously led global development of an AKT inhibitor in advanced HCC and RCC, securing FDA Fast Track and Orphan Drug designations and repositioning trials to Asia-Pacific markets. Combines deep scientific acumen with strategic foresight to accelerate asset progress and shape development trajectories in a competitive oncology landscape.

Experience

  1. Director, Clinical Science Lead

    Lantheus

    Jan 2026 — Present · Bedford, MA, US

    Lead the clinical development of company\'s top-priority radiopharmaceutical therapeutic program, a novel therapeutic agent designed to target and treat aggressive cancers with precision.

Education

  • University of Minnesota

    Certificate of Literature Evaluation, Public Health

  • Harvard Medical School

    Postgraduate

  • Shenyang Pharmaceutical University

    Bachelor of Pharmacy - BPharm

  • University of Nebraska Medical Center

    PharmD, Oncology

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