Oric Pharmaceuticals
Joanna Wang is a seasoned formulation scientist with extensive experience in pharmaceutical development. Currently serving as a Formulation Sr. Scientist at ORIC Pharmaceuticals Inc. since May 2022, Joanna previously worked at Plexxikon Inc. as a Formulation Scientist, where responsibilities included designing oral formulations for poorly soluble small molecules and participating in technology transfers to CROs. Joanna's academic background includes a Postdoctoral Researcher position at Stanford University, focused on iron oxide nanoparticles for cell tracking, and a Graduate Researcher role at UC San Diego, where multiple drug delivery innovations were developed. Educational credentials include a PhD and MS in Materials Science and Engineering from UC San Diego, and a BS in the same field from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Additionally, Joanna has gained practical industry experience through internships at Texas Instruments and National Taiwan University.