Yang Mee Tang
About Yang Mee Tang
Yang Mee Tang serves as the Senior Director of Marketing at Kite Pharma, a position she has held since 2018. With extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, she has previously worked at notable companies including GlaxoSmithKline, Novartis, and Gilead Sciences.
Current Role at Kite Pharma
Yang Mee Tang serves as the Senior Director of Marketing at Kite Pharma, a position held since 2018. In this role, Tang is responsible for overseeing marketing strategies and initiatives that promote Kite Pharma's innovative therapies in the oncology space. Her extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry contributes to her leadership in developing effective marketing campaigns that align with the company's goals.
Previous Experience in Pharmaceutical Marketing
Prior to her current role, Yang Mee Tang held various significant positions in the pharmaceutical sector. She worked at Cambridge Pharma Consultancy as a Consultant from 1996 to 2004. At GlaxoSmithKline, she served as the Senior European Commercial Analysis Manager from 2006 to 2009 and later as the European Product Manager for Haematology from 2009 to 2013. Tang also gained experience at Novartis as a Global Marketing Manager for Haematology in 2015 and at Gilead Sciences as Associate Director of Oncology Commercial Operations EMEA from 2015 to 2017.
Education and Academic Background
Yang Mee Tang studied at Ohio Wesleyan University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics Management from 1991 to 1995. This educational background provided her with foundational knowledge in economics and management principles, which she has applied throughout her career in the pharmaceutical industry.
Career Progression at Kite Pharma
Tang's career at Kite Pharma began with her role as Associate Director of Marketing Europe from 2017 to 2018. She then transitioned to the position of Director of Marketing for a brief period in 2018 before assuming her current role as Senior Director of Marketing. This progression highlights her growing responsibilities and contributions to the company's marketing efforts.
Experience at GlaxoSmithKline
During her tenure at GlaxoSmithKline, Yang Mee Tang held multiple roles that focused on haematology and oncology. She was the European Commercial Analysis Manager from 2004 to 2005, followed by her role as Global Marketing Manager for Haematology from 2013 to 2015. Her work at GlaxoSmithKline involved strategic marketing and analysis within the Oncology Centre of Excellence, contributing to the development of targeted therapies.