Rui Gao has held various leadership and research positions in the biopharmaceutical and academic sectors. At Elpiscience Biopharmaceuticals, Inc., Rui Gao served as Director and Associate Director, contributing to the company’s strategic initiatives. Previously, Rui Gao was an Associate Director at WuXi AppTec, where a focus on biopharmaceutical development was central. Early in a career, Rui Gao worked as an Associate Scientist at the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, and as a Research Associate at Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis, gaining extensive experience in scientific research and project management.