Victor Chao
Biotech Executive | Commercial Strategy & Ops | Strategic Partnerships | Cell & Gene Therapy | Rare Disease | Market Access | Launch Leadership
- Role
- Vice President Commercial Strategy and Operations at Jcyte, Inc
- Location
- San Francisco, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Victor Chao
Strategic partner to C-Suite and boards, shaping how complex biotech therapies are brought to market at the moments when early decisions have the greatest long-term impact. Strategy-first commercial leader with deep expertise in market access, pricing, GTN, and partnerships across pre-commercial and early commercial biotech, including rare disease, specialty pharma, and cell therapy.
Experience
Vice President Commercial Strategy and Operations
Jul 2021 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US
Report to CEO and lead commercial strategy, launch planning, and infrastructure build-out for first-in-class cell therapy for retinitis pigmentosa.• Developed product positioning, pricing, payer access, HUB services, and salesforce planning.• Directed external partnerships, including CDMO and CRO vendor selection, tech transfer, and supply chain readiness.• Built investor valuation models, led corporate development, and co-authored $15M CIRM grant proposal.• Partnered with CEO and board to define go-to-market approach and investor engagement strategy.
Education
The Wharton School
MBA, Dual Major Strategic Management and Entrepreneurial Management
Brigham Young University
BS, Chemical Engineering
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