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).

Director, Strategic Initiatives

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