About The Role

The Role

We are looking for someone who can step in as a direct extension of the CEO — independently owning and executing the external strategic work that keeps Orum visible, connected, and positioned for its next phase of growth. This is not a support role. This is a build role.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with the CEO to define, scope, and execute high-priority strategic initiatives then run them independently
Translate strategic direction into actionable plans with clear milestones, owners, and measurable outcomes
Build new organizational capabilities where no existing function currently owns them
Serve as the day-to-day owner so the CEO is informed
Develop and manage strategic relationships across Korean and global biotech — government, industry associations, KOLs, early stage VCs, and pharma partners
Represent Orum at industry/investor conferences, Korea biotech forums, and global partnering meetings
Strengthen Orum's visibility and positioning within the Korean and global biotech community
Leverage your existing network to open doors and create opportunities Orum doesn't yet have access to
Establish a sustainable Korea market intelligence process covering scientific, clinical, commercial, and market dynamics to support opportunistic new strategic initiatives
Deliver concise, executive-level market intelligence outputs that feed directly into strategic planning positioning
Build repeatable tools and processes so the capability outlasts the build phase

Required Qualifications

PhD or equivalent in life sciences; hands-on drug development experience (IND, clinical, or preclinical) strongly preferred
Demonstrated track record of building ecosystems, partnerships, or capabilities from scratch — not just maintaining existing operations
Deep network in Korean biotech, academia, and/or global VC/pharma BD circles
Comfortable operating as an individual contributor in an ambiguous, resource-constrained environment — no team, no institutional brand behind you
Proven ability to translate scientific and strategic concepts for diverse stakeholders: investors, pharma partners, government, academia
Strong project management discipline — can own complex initiatives end-to-end without close supervision
Bilingual Korean/English required; China connectivity a plus
Seoul or Daejeon-based; hybrid model; business travel as needed — no restrictions for genuine business needs

What We're Looking For

A builder — energized by creating something from zero; loses interest when things are on autopilot, and that's exactly what this role needs
Strategic — connects external signals to internal priorities; sees around corners and brings the CEO the right information at the right time
Networked — has existing relationships across K-biotech, global pharma, and VC that can be activated on day one
Independent — takes ownership of initiatives and drives them to completion without close supervision; comfortable with ambiguity and a flat structure
A communicator — bilingual, cross-cultural, and able to represent Orum credibly to investors, government, academia, and industry partners alike

Unable to work with third-party candidates or agencies. Candidates must be able to pass a background investigation.
Orum Therapeutics is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).