Richard Zhang

Richard Zhang is a seasoned professional with 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries in China and North America, working for Fortune Global 500 companies and large organizations.

He specializes in pharmaceutical marketing, healthcare communications, brand and product management, GR and MA, medical strategy, medical education, and doctor liaison.

Currently, Richard Zhang, MBA, MD, holds the position of Marketing and Business Development VP and Chief Strategy Planner at a leading healthcare AI solutions provider in Beijing, focusing on serving over 1,000 hospitals and partners in China.

His previous roles include managerial positions at Johnson Johnson, Novartis OTC, Novartis China HQ, Ruder Finn Healthcare Communications in China, and marketing positions in non-profit management in Canada.

Richard's diverse background spans medical sciences, pharmaceutical marketing, NGOs, PR, GR, PA, and e-Marketing, establishing him as a prominent pharmaceutical marketing and communication strategist.

He obtained his Bachelor of Sciences degree from Hebei North University in China in 1996 and his MBA in Healthcare Strategy from the University of Ottawa in Canada in 2012.

Richard's specialties include Integrated Healthcare Product Marketing Strategy and Communications in China, covering a wide range of areas like medical strategy, medical education, KOL management, corporate communications, market research, public relations, and more.

In terms of education, he pursued studies in Healthcare Management at the University of Ottawa, Marketing Management at York University, and Corporate Communications at Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology.

Richard Zhang has been associated with various organizations in key roles, such as Founder/CEO at a healthcare management company in Beijing, VP of Marketing and Strategy at Airdoc, Associate Director of Brand Communications at Johnson & Johnson, Head of Communication at Novartis China, Senior Consultant at Ruder Finn, Senior Researcher at Synovate, and Program Coordinator at Peking University.