Zheng Zhao is a highly experienced professional in statistical programming, currently serving as Senior Director and Head of Statistical Programming at Ipsen since September 2021. Prior roles include Director of Statistical Programming at Ipsen and Associate Director of Statistical Programming at Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, where responsibilities also encompassed senior management roles. Previous experience includes working as a Senior Programmer Analyst II and Programmer Analyst at PPD, as well as Health Data Analyst II at TMF, Health Quality Institute. Zheng Zhao began in the field as a BioStatistician in the NeuroPsychiatry Department at the University of Pennsylvania. Educational credentials include a Ph.D. in Sociology and an M.S. in Statistics, both from Stony Brook University.