Keun Yong “Austin” Cho brings a wealth of expertise to SK Life Science as Vice President of Commercial. 

Based in Paramus, NJ, Austin leads both the HQ Commercial and Global Supply & Manufacturing operations for SK’s commercial products, playing a pivotal role in the company’s global expansion and commercial strategy. The Global Production business function Austin leads ensures the timely, compliant, and cost-effective manufacturing and delivery of SK Life Science’s products. This function includes:

• Supply Chain Management: Oversees procurement, logistics, inventory, and distribution to meet demand across commercial settings.
• Commercial Production Management: Coordinates with internal teams and external manufacturing partners to maintain quality and supply continuity for marketed products.

Prior to his current role, Austin served as Head of Commercial at SK Biopharmaceuticals, where he actively collaborated with partners abroad in launching and scaling products across international markets. 

His leadership at headquarters encompassed oversight of commercialization programs, ensuring that innovative therapies reached patients in a timely and effective manner.

Earlier in his career, Austin gained extensive experience in global pharma commercialization. Drawing from regional and headquarters roles, he developed deep capabilities in go-to-market strategy, brand strategy, and cross-functional team leadership.

Austin holds an MBA from Yonsei University, one of South Korea’s premier institutions. He earned his undergraduate degree in Public Administration from Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, laying the foundation for his career at the intersection of public policy and global healthcare.