[Yuhan USA Corporation] Business Development Associate Director

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Yuhan USA Corporation is seeking a driven and innovative Business Development Associate Director to join our team. This role requires proven business development experience and will play a critical role in advancing Yuhan’s business strategy by forging key collaborations including but not limited to out-licensing activities and evaluating external assets for in-licensing. The ideal candidate will excel in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate strong initiative, and possess a balanced blend of scientific expertise and business insight.

Responsibilities

• Ability to lead out-licensing initiatives by preparing data packages, presentations, and strategic positioning materials for Yuhan’s internal R&D pipeline assets
• Explore out-licensing opportunities through BD network, partnering meetings, and industry events
• Provide strategic insights based on deep scientific understanding and thorough analysis of market dynamics and industry trends
• Build relationships with potential business partners, outside counsel, and other key external parties
• Act as a liaison between external partners and Yuhan’s internal R&D team; facilitate meetings regarding product development, R&D collaboration, and strategic initiatives.
• Travel requirement: approximately 10%

Basic Qualifications

• MS in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Biology, or a related discipline
• Strong understanding of research, drug development, and clinical strategies, with awareness of the competitive landscape and industry trends in oncology, metabolic disease, and immunology & inflammation
• Excellent interpersonal, networking, and communication skills
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Required experience

• · Meaningful prior experience (4~8 yrs) in business development within the biotech or pharmaceutical industry, including a demonstrated track record in asset evaluation, transaction support, or external partnership management
• · Ability to independently lead opportunity assessments and partner interactions

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA, Ph.D., or other advanced degrees
• Prior experience in pharmaceutical industry business development, especially in the field of oncology, metabolic disease, and/or immunology and inflammation
• NewCo building experience
• Fluent in Korean

Documents for Application

• CV/Resume with a cover letter

Salary & Benefits

• Industry-competitive salary and benefits, including health insurance package and 401(K)