Jian Gao

Jian Gao is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in pharmaceutical product development and formulation. Currently serving as a Senior Scientist in Formulation at PBI-Gordon Corporation since July 2021, Jian focuses on new pharmaceutical product development while supporting strategic initiatives. Prior to this role, Jian led Development and Operations at mission for over a decade, overseeing CDMO projects and managing formulation design and cGMP manufacturing processes. Experience as a Senior Research Scientist at DPT Laboratories involved pre-formulation work and scale-up for various dosage forms, while an academic background includes being an Assistant Professor at UT Health San Antonio, specializing in imaging techniques and cancer treatment mechanisms, and completing a postdoctoral fellowship at Texas A&M University in synthetic and bio-inorganic chemistry. Jian holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from Tianjin University.