Director, Business Development & Partnership -South Korea
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Position Overview
Location:
Seoul, United States 
Position:
Senior
Type:
Job
Practice Area:
Intellectual Property
Remote:
No
Posted:
Last checked:
Deadline:
Aug 23, 2026
Job Description
<p><strong>THE ROLE:</strong></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Flagship's Korean subsidiary is focused on bridging Flagship’s innovative ecosystem with the Korean biotech, pharmaceutical and biomedical ecosystem to fostering strategic partnerships in one of the world’s critical healthcare markets. We are seeking an accomplished and dynamic individual to join our </span><span data-contrast="auto">Flagship APAC </span><span data-contrast="auto">team as the Director</span><span data-contrast="auto">,</span> <span data-contrast="auto">Alliances and Partnerships for Flagship Pioneering Korea. </span><span data-contrast="auto">Reporting </span><span data-contrast="auto">into</span> <span data-contrast="auto">the </span><span data-contrast="auto">Flagship APAC</span><span data-contrast="auto"> organization</span><span data-contrast="auto">,</span> t<span data-contrast="auto">he successful candidate will be responsible for spearheading strategic initiatives, fostering and managing partnerships, and driving business growth in the Korean market. This role requires a visionary leader with a deep understanding of the life sciences industry, exceptional strategic thinking skills, and the ability to build and maintain high-level relationships.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><strong>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Strategic Planning:</span></strong>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Work<span data-contrast="auto">ing </span><span data-contrast="auto">as</span><span data-contrast="auto"> part of Flagship APAC </span><span data-contrast="auto">closely </span><span data-contrast="auto">to partner</span> <span data-contrast="auto">with Flagship</span><span data-contrast="auto">’</span><span data-contrast="auto">s Corporate and Business Development </span><span data-contrast="auto">team </span><span data-contrast="auto">to d</span><span data-contrast="auto">efine and execute the partnership strategy in alignment with Flagship Pioneering’s global objectives.</span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Identify and evaluate new business opportunities, potential partners, and market trends in Korea.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Partnership Development:</span></strong>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Establish and nurture strategic alliances with pharmaceutical companies, biotech firms, research institutions, and other relevant stakeholders in Korea.</li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Steward current partnerships in Korea.</li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Negotiate and finalize partnership agreements to drive mutual growth and innovation.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Market Expansion:</span></strong>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Develop strategies to expand Flagship Pioneering’s presence and influence in the Korean market.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Collaborative Initiatives:</span></strong>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1">Work collaboratively with Flagship Pioneering’s <span data-contrast="auto">APAC and </span><span data-contrast="auto">g</span><span data-contrast="auto">lobal leadership</span><span data-contrast="auto">, including the APAC team based in Asia-Pacific and the</span><span data-contrast="auto"> global </span><span data-contrast="auto">engagement team </span><span data-contrast="auto">based </span><span data-contrast="auto">in Cambridge, MA to align efforts and share best practices.</span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1">Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to support portfolio company growth and development.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Financial Accountability:</span></strong>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1">Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial models to support business development activities.</li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1">Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and milestones.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">A minimum of 8-10 years of experience in business development, partnerships, or related roles within the life sciences sector.</span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Proven track record of successfully developing and managing strategic partnerships in Korea.</li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"...
Practice Area
Position
Senior
Application Deadline
August 23, 2026
Employment Type
Full time
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