Victor Kara

About Victor Kara

As a global executive leader, across the US, Europe and Japan, with over two decades of experience across agency and client-side roles, I specialize in implementing agile strategic digital transformation, with a deep understanding of the business needs of today and the near future. Currently serving as VP, Head of Digital, Data & AI at Kyowa Kirin, I spearhead digital transformation, through a blend of technology, aligned commercial, cultural and organizational business priorities supported by talent development initiatives to accelerate business performance and patient impact.My professional journey includes pivotal roles at Sanofi, Novartis, and industry-leading agencies, where I’ve built and scaled projects and teams, launched major global campaigns, and introduced digital innovation that delivered measurable ROI. I’ve also founded my own consultancy, advising organizations on how to modernize marketing operations, and develop global customer engagement strategies.My passion lies in building high-performing teams, cultivating strategic partnerships, and delivering value for organizations and teams, all whilst working with and developing talented people. With a deep cultural understanding to operate in a global organization, I thrive on connecting the pieces for organizations to truly implement change, focusing on what’s important, creating a culture for people to thrive, succeed and do great work.If you\'re passionate about digital innovation or interested in collaborating on growth and transformation initiatives, let’s connect.

Experience

1. VP, Global Head of Digital, Data Management & Ai

   Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd.

   Apr 2023 — Present · Princeton, NJ, US

   Leading the enterprise-wide transformation of digital, data, and AI strategy, architecture, and platforms to support Kyowa Kirin\'s 2030 vision.• Developed global digital, data, and AI strategy with functional/regional alignment.• Managed cross-regional teams (Japan, EMEA, NA, APAC); integrated content, product & data master platforms.• Instituted AI governance, compliance frameworks, and performance dashboards.• Chaired Digital Transformation Summits; launched global Digital Talent Program.• Enabled cloud-based analytics, accelerating insights and operational efficiency.• Partnered with ICT and ODx to harmonize execution across commercial, medical & R&D.

Education

• Saint Joseph's University

  MS, International Marketing

  1995 — 1997

• Saint Joseph's University

  BA, International Relations

  1991 — 1995

Skills

• Global Marketing
• Product Marketing
• Market Research
• Customer Insight
• Strategic Communications
• Crm
• Competitive Analysis
• B2b
• Creative Direction
• Direct Marketing
• Leadership
• Social Media Marketing
• Digital Strategy
• Digital Media
• Pharmaceutical Sales
• Key Account Management
• Market Analysis
• Email Marketing
• Corporate Communications
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• Analytics
• Internal Communications
• Business Strategy
• Online Advertising
• Business Development
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Digital Marketing
• Relationship Marketing
• SEO
• Brand Development
• Web Analytics
• Strategy
• E-Commerce
• New Business Development
• Advertising
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Marketing Research
• Sem
• Web Marketing
• Multi-Channel Marketing