William Tang

Public Health Journey

I am a Scientist by training and a Project Manager by trade.

Over the past few years, I have led and supported health research across Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec. These diverse experiences revealed a critical disconnect in our industry: Great science often stalls due to poor execution.

My career aims to solve this problem.

The Foundation (BSc & Co-op): The University of Waterloo laid the scientific foundation of my career. The undergraduate coursework provided diverse exposure to various aspects of health research, combined with 2 years of work experience through the co-op program. This allowed me to apply theories from the lecture hall directly to our healthcare system.

The Scientist (MSc): My diverse work experiences inspired me to pursue a Master’s in Epidemiology at McGill University. There, I received rigorous training in study design and causal inference from some of the brightest minds in the world. My work centered on leading Real-World Evidence (RWE) studies, evaluating the post-market cardiovascular safety of diabetes medications.

The Project Manager (PMP): Throughout my career, I have noticed that Scientists often struggle with operations and Project Managers usually lack the scientific foundation. This insight inspired me to pursue the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. I now integrate project management best practices into the research lifecycle to ensure studies deliver maximum value.

The Hybrid Approach: I operate at the intersection of these two worlds. I can design protocols and manage the execution. My goal is to ensure that operational bottlenecks never get in the way of scientific discovery.

Let’s Connect: I love meeting new people. Feel free to send me an email. I am always happy to connect.