Director, Business Development

23 hours ago


Singapore Flagship Pioneering, Inc. Full time $120,000 - $240,000 per year

THE ROLE:

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 Flagship APAC team as the Director, Alliances and Partnerships for Flagship Pioneering Korea. Reporting into the Flagship APAC organization, tThe 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. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Planning:
Working as part of Flagship APAC closely to partner with Flagship's Corporate and Business Development teamsteam to . Ddefine and execute the partnership strategy in alignment with Flagship Pioneering's global objectives Identify and evaluate new business opportunities, potential partners, and market trends in Korea. Partnership Development:
Establish and nurture strategic alliances with pharmaceutical companies, biotech firms, research institutions, and other relevant stakeholders in Korea. Steward current partnerships in Korea Negotiate and finalize partnership agreements to drive mutual growth and innovation. Market Expansion:
Develop strategies to expand Flagship Pioneering's presence and influence in the Korean market. Collaborative Initiatives:
Work collaboratively with Flagship Pioneering's APAC and gGlobal leadership, including the APAC team based in Asia-Pacific and the Global  and global engagement team based in Cambridge, MA to align efforts and share best practices. Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to support portfolio company growth and development. Financial Accountability:
Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial models to support business development activities.Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and milestones. 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

A minimum of 8-10 years of experience in business development, partnerships, or related roles within the life sciences sector. Proven track record of successfully developing and managing strategic partnerships in Korea. Strong understanding of Korean healthcare and regulatory environment. Exceptional negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to think strategically and drive long-term business growth. Fluency in Korean and English, both written and spoken. Advanced degree (MBA, Ph.D., or equivalent) preferred with an emphasis on business or life sciences. 

ABOUT FLAGSHIP PIONEERING:

Flagship Pioneering invents and builds platform companies, each with the potential for multiple products that transform human health, sustainability and beyond. Since its launch in 2000, Flagship has originated more than 100 companies. Many of these companies have addressed humanity's most urgent challenges: vaccinating billions of people against COVID-19, curing intractable diseases, improving human health, preempting illness, and feeding the world by improving the resiliency and sustainability of agriculture.  

Flagship has been recognized twice on FORTUNE's "Change the World" list, an annual ranking of companies that have made a positive social and environmental impact through activities that are part of their core business strategies and has been twice named to Fast Company's annual list of the World's Most Innovative Companies. Learn more about Flagship at 

At Flagship, we accept impossible missions to enable bigger leaps. Our core values guide us through uncertainty and toward lasting impact.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We recognize that great candidates often bring unique strengths without fulfilling every qualification. If you have some of the experience listed above but not all, please apply anyway. We are dedicated to building diverse and inclusive teams and look forward to learning more about your background and interest in Flagship.

Recruitment & Staffing Agencies: Flagship Pioneering and its affiliated Flagship Lab companies (collectively, "FSP") do not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to FSP or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by Flagship Pioneering's internal Talent Acquisition team. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of FSP, and FSP will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto.



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