Dale Z.

About Dale Z.

My expertise lies in Biostatistics and Data Science Leadership. An experienced biostatistician and proactive, goal-focused multitasker with strong computational, drug development, collaborative, and leadership skills, I am adept at project management and leading fellow researchers within collaborative team environments. I am a creative thinker and problem solver with high enthusiasm for developing novel statistical methods to meet experimental protocols as well as excellent prioritization and time management skills. Ph.D. in Bioinformatics and Biostatistics.

Experience

1. Senior Director, Biostatistics

   Zenas BioPharma

   Jan 2024 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US

   Global biostatistics leader accountable for end-to-end statistical strategy and execution across complex autoimmune and neuroinflammatory development programs.Lead the statistical development of obexelimab, providing strategic oversight across multiple autoimmune indications, including systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), multiple sclerosis (RRMS), and warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia (wAIHA). Also serve as Global Biostatistics Lead for orelabrutinib, directing statistical strategy for two registrational programs in primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS) and non-active secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (naSPMS), ensuring rigorous trial design and execution to support global registration.Partner closely with clinical, regulatory, translational, and executive stakeholders to deliver robust, decision-enabling data and advance programs toward regulatory approval.

Education

• University of Idaho

  Master of Science - MS, Statistical Science

  2010 — 2012

• North Carolina State University

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Bioinformatics

  2012 — 2016