Vice President, US Marketing & Launch Lead Greater San Francisco, CA Area

The Company is seeking a Vice President, US Marketing & Launch Lead to direct the strategy, planning, and execution of its first US commercial launch and future pipeline launches. The role will own launch readiness, integrated plans, brand positioning, messaging, and lifecycle strategy, while coordinating teams across commercial, medical, market access, regulatory, sales, and supply chain functions. Responsibilities include guiding pricing and access planning, directing healthcare professional and patient marketing, managing forecasts and budgets, and building the marketing team and agency network. The leader will also align US plans with global teams, contribute to portfolio decisions, and maintain close engagement with customers and field teams. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in business, life sciences, or a related field, along with at least 15 years of biopharmaceutical commercial experience, including 10 or more years in US marketing. A record of leading product launches from pre-launch through growth is preferred, as are experience in specialty therapeutic areas and collaboration with research and development teams. Strong multichannel marketing expertise and working knowledge of promotional regulations, market access, and payer strategy are important. Experience managing brand forecasts, budgets, and agency relationships, working across regions, and operating in a fast-paced biotech environment is valued; an advanced degree is a plus.

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Zai Lab