Director, Strategic Initiatives

Orum Therapeutics

Strategic initiatives executive building Korean biotech partnerships and market intelligence for Orum Therapeutics. Independently executing CEO-prioritized growth initiatives across government, pharma, investors, and academia.

Posted 8/14/2026full-timeDaejeon • 🇰🇷 South KoreaLeadWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic initiative execution, market intelligence development, and building partnerships within the biotech sector. Proficient in translating complex scientific concepts for diverse stakeholders while managing projects independently in dynamic environments.

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PhD In Life SciencesDrug Development ExperienceProject Management DisciplineBilingual Korean/EnglishNetwork In Korean Biotech

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Hard Skills

Strategic Initiative ExecutionMarket Intelligence DevelopmentPartnership BuildingIND ExperienceClinical ExperiencePreclinical ExperienceEcosystem DevelopmentScientific Concept TranslationComplex Initiative ManagementBusiness Development

Soft Skills

Independent OperationCommunication SkillsRelationship ManagementProblem SolvingAdaptability

Industry Keywords

BiotechKOLsVCsPharmaMarket DynamicsKorea Market IntelligenceGovernment RelationsIndustry AssociationsGlobal PartneringSeoul

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with the CEO to define, scope, and execute high-priority strategic initiatives independently
Translate strategic direction into actionable plans with milestones, owners, and measurable outcomes
Build new organizational capabilities where no existing function owns them
Serve as the day-to-day owner, keeping the CEO informed
Develop and manage strategic relationships across Korean and global biotech, including government, industry associations, KOLs, early-stage VCs, and pharma partners
Represent Orum at industry and investor conferences, Korea biotech forums, and global partnering meetings
Strengthen Orum's visibility and positioning within the Korean and global biotech community
Leverage existing networks to open doors and create new opportunities
Establish a sustainable Korea market intelligence process covering scientific, clinical, commercial, and market dynamics
Deliver concise, executive-level market intelligence outputs for strategic planning and positioning
Build repeatable tools and processes that outlast the build phase

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD or equivalent in life sciences
Hands-on drug development experience in IND, clinical, or preclinical work strongly preferred
Demonstrated track record of building ecosystems, partnerships, or capabilities from scratch
Deep network in Korean biotech, academia, and/or global VC/pharma business development circles
Ability to operate independently as an individual contributor in an ambiguous, resource-constrained environment
Ability to translate scientific and strategic concepts for investors, pharma partners, government, and academia
Strong project management discipline and ability to own complex initiatives end-to-end without close supervision
Bilingual Korean/English required
China connectivity is a plus
Seoul- or Daejeon-based
Ability to travel for business as needed with no restrictions for genuine business needs
Ability to pass a background investigation

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Manufacturing Orum Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company that pioneers a novel class of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs). The company develops innovative therapies that combine the efficacy of protein degraders with the precision of antibodies to change the landscape of disease treatment. Through its advanced TPD² cell-selective degradation technology, Orum aims to improve the efficacy, safety, and pharmacokinetics of targeted therapies. Director, Strategic Initiatives Job not on LinkedIn 🔥 0 minutes ago 🏢🏡 Daejeon – Hybrid ⏰ Full Time 🔴 Lead 🧐 Strategy 🗣️🇰🇷 Korean Required Apply Now Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Partner with the CEO to define, scope, and execute high-priority strategic initiatives independently
Translate strategic direction into actionable plans with milestones, owners, and measurable outcomes
Build new organizational capabilities where no existing function owns them
Serve as the day-to-day owner, keeping the CEO informed
Develop and manage strategic relationships across Korean and global biotech, including government, industry associations, KOLs, early-stage VCs, and pharma partners
Represent Orum at industry and investor conferences, Korea biotech forums, and global partnering meetings
Strengthen Orum's visibility and positioning within the Korean and global biotech community
Leverage existing networks to open doors and create new opportunities
Establish a sustainable Korea market intelligence process covering scientific, clinical, commercial, and market dynamics
Deliver concise, executive-level market intelligence outputs for strategic planning and positioning
Build repeatable tools and processes that outlast the build phase 🎯 Requirements
PhD or equivalent in life sciences
Hands-on drug development experience in IND, clinical, or preclinical work strongly preferred
Demonstrated track record of building ecosystems, partnerships, or capabilities from scratch
Deep network in Korean biotech, academia, and/or global VC/pharma business development circles
Ability to operate independently as an individual contributor in an ambiguous, resource-constrained environment
Ability to translate scientific and strategic concepts for investors, pharma partners, government, and academia
Strong project management discipline and ability to own complex initiatives end-to-end without close supervision
Bilingual Korean/English required
China connectivity is a plus
Seoul- or Daejeon-based
Ability to travel for business as needed with no restrictions for genuine business needs
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