Director – Gateway Labs

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in South Korea.

📋 Description

• Assist the Site head in discovering, evaluating, and selecting pioneering biotechs in South Korea for the Gateway Labs program.

• Perform scientific and technical evaluations of potential companies to assess their strategic alignment.

• Stay informed about the South Korean biotech landscape and identify emerging opportunities.

• Aid in the oversight of the site and its associated portfolio companies.

• Ensure continuous support for resident biotech firms as they advance their science and assets.

• Connect portfolio companies with pertinent scientific and technical expertise within Lilly.

• Offer guidance on development strategies and pinpoint critical moments for additional assistance.

• Maintain insight into the development pathways of companies and provide informed recommendations for the portfolio.

• Act as the primary contact for Lilly partners, portfolio companies, and operational collaborators.

• Coordinate joint initiatives and troubleshoot operational challenges with partners.

• Oversee Gateway Labs programming in collaboration with Catalyze360 and other Lilly innovation functions.

• Monitor progress of portfolio companies and relay updates to Gateway Labs leadership.

• Organize symposiums and technical sessions.

• Foster and sustain relationships with local biotechs, investors, life science stakeholders, venture capitalists, and academic collaborators in Korea.

• Represent Lilly Gateway Labs at industry events and forums throughout South Korea.

• Contribute to the execution of the LGL site operations strategy.

⛳️ Requirements

• Advanced degree (PhD, MD, MBA, or equivalent) in a life sciences field.

• At least 5 years of relevant experience post-PhD/MD in the biotech sector, business development, alliance management, or roles related to innovation/venture in the pharmaceutical industry.

• In-depth knowledge and some hands-on experience with the drug development process, from pre-clinical stages through proof-of-concept, across various therapeutic domains.

• Capability to bridge scientific and technical functions while supporting cross-functional drug development efforts.

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities.

• Proficiency in collaborating effectively across different cultures and with global, cross-functional teams.

• Bilingual in Korean and English.

• Proven ability to manage sensitive and confidential information appropriately.

• Strong self-management and organizational capabilities.

• Capacity to independently handle workload and adapt priorities as necessary.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equal opportunity and non-discrimination protections.

• Disability accommodation support during the application process.