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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Awards
Publications Patents
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Chi Nguyen

Senior Principal Scientist, Research & Translational Science
Vienna

Summary

Data-driven Senior Principal Scientist with 10+ years of experience in analytics, consulting, and life sciences research. Proven ability to translate complex datasets into actionable insights, optimize market strategies, and support regulatory submissions. Expertise in biostatistics, predictive modeling, and data visualization using SPSS, R, Python, Power BI, Tableau, and Qlik. Adept at cross-functional collaboration, leading high-impact projects, and driving strategic decision-making in pharmaceutical and healthcare analytics.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Senior Principal Scientist, Research & Translational Science

X4 Pharmaceuticals
08.2024 - Current
  • Led data-driven R&D projects, managing a team of 3–5 scientists and collaborating with global experts.
  • Developed predictive models for biomarker analysis, optimizing clinical trial strategies.
  • Designed high-throughput screening assays, evaluating FDA-approved compounds for therapeutic potential.
  • Analyzed complex datasets to support regulatory submissions (INDs, NDAs, briefing documents).
  • Created interactive dashboards for clinical trial performance tracking using Power BI and Tableau.

Principal Scientist, Research & Translational Science

X4 Pharmaceuticals
06.2023 - 07.2024

Group Leader, Oncology, Drug Discovery

X4 Pharmaceuticals
01.2022 - 05.2023

Senior Scientist, Drug Discovery

X4 Pharmaceuticals
01.2021 - 12.2021

Scientist, Drug Discovery

X4 Pharmaceuticals
06.2020 - 12.2020

Postdoctoral Scientist & Scientific Project Leader

Medical University of Vienna – Department of Medicine I
10.2016 - 05.2020
  • Developed statistical models for acute myeloid leukemia (AML) research, identifying key therapeutic targets.
  • Designed and executed high-throughput drug screening assays, optimizing treatment strategies.
  • Conducted RNA-Seq and gene expression analysis, uncovering novel druggable pathways.
  • Published 5 first-author papers in Cancer Research, Scientific Reports, Cell Death & Disease, Biomedicine, and Cell Cycle.
  • Presented at 2 major international conferences, advancing AML drug discovery.

Doctoral Scientist

University of Vienna – Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
09.2013 - 09.2016
  • Engineered 3D cell culture models to investigate breast cancer metastasis.
  • Identified GPR31, MMP1, and AHR as key therapeutic targets.
  • Developed high-throughput drug screening assays to assess anti-metastatic compounds.
  • Published 5 first-author papers in Oncotarget, British Journal of Cancer, Cancer Letters, Human Molecular Genetics, and Int. J. Oncology.
  • Delivered 7 conference presentations, advancing scientific discussions in tumor biology.

Education

Doctor of Natural Sciences (Dr. rer. nat, PharmD) - Clinical Pharmacy

University of Vienna
01.2013 - 01.2016

Master of Science (MSc) - Biomedicine & Biotechnology

University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna
01.2011 - 01.2013

Bachelor of Science (BSc, Pharmacist) - Pharmacy

University of Medicine and Pharmacy
01.2004 - 01.2009

Skills

  • Data Analytics & Statistical Modeling

  • SPSS

  • R

  • Python

  • SQL

  • Power BI

  • Tableau

  • Qlik

  • Excel

  • Market & Competitive Analysis

  • Forecasting

  • Segmentation

  • Trend Analysis

  • Pricing Strategies

  • Healthcare & Pharmaceutical Consulting

  • Clinical Trial Analytics

  • Biomarker Strategy

  • Regulatory Submissions

  • Business Intelligence & Reporting

  • Dashboard Creation

  • KPI Tracking

  • Performance Measurement

  • Project Management & Strategy

  • Agile Methodologies

  • Stakeholder Engagement

  • Workflow Optimization

  • Strategic Thinking & Problem-Solving

  • Cross-functional Collaboration

  • Scientific Communication & Presentation

  • Leadership & Team Management

  • Regulatory & Patent Strategy

  • Drafted INDs

  • NDAs

  • Briefing Documents

  • Patent Filings

Certification

Advanced Data Analytics & Visualization – Power BI, Tableau, Qlik

Working Permit

Daueraufenthalt-EU

Awards

  • Krems Cooperation Research Award (Best Publication)
  • Travel Grants – Comprehensive Cancer Center Vienna, University of Vienna, European Society for Medical Oncology
  • Technology Grant – Austria Federal Ministry of Science & Research

Publications Patents

28 peer-reviewed publications (12 first-author, 743 citations, h-index 16)., 7 US Provisional Patent Applications., 20 conference presentations, including invited talks at AACR, EHA, ASH, Gordon Research Conference, and others.

Timeline

Senior Principal Scientist, Research & Translational Science

X4 Pharmaceuticals
08.2024 - Current

Principal Scientist, Research & Translational Science

X4 Pharmaceuticals
06.2023 - 07.2024

Group Leader, Oncology, Drug Discovery

X4 Pharmaceuticals
01.2022 - 05.2023

Senior Scientist, Drug Discovery

X4 Pharmaceuticals
01.2021 - 12.2021

Scientist, Drug Discovery

X4 Pharmaceuticals
06.2020 - 12.2020

Postdoctoral Scientist & Scientific Project Leader

Medical University of Vienna – Department of Medicine I
10.2016 - 05.2020

Doctoral Scientist

University of Vienna – Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
09.2013 - 09.2016

Doctor of Natural Sciences (Dr. rer. nat, PharmD) - Clinical Pharmacy

University of Vienna
01.2013 - 01.2016

Master of Science (MSc) - Biomedicine & Biotechnology

University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna
01.2011 - 01.2013

Bachelor of Science (BSc, Pharmacist) - Pharmacy

University of Medicine and Pharmacy
01.2004 - 01.2009

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