Director – Gateway Labs

Eli Lilly and Company

. Support the Site head in identifying, screening, and selecting innovative biotechs in South Korea for the Gateway Labs programme .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • South KoreaLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive knowledge of the drug development process and the ability to connect scientific expertise with business development in the biotech industry. Proficient in managing cross-functional teams and maintaining relationships with stakeholders in the South Korean biotech ecosystem.

Highest-signal resume keywords

PhD, MD, MBA In Life Sciences5+ Years Biotech Industry ExperienceDrug Development Process KnowledgeFluency In Korean And EnglishInterpersonal And Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Scientific And Technical AssessmentsCross-Functional Drug DevelopmentPortfolio ManagementOperational Issue ResolutionDevelopment Approach Guidance

Soft Skills

Strong Self-ManagementOrganizational SkillsAbility To Work Across Cultures

Tools & Technologies

Gateway Labs ProgrammingCatalyze360

Industry Keywords

Biotech EcosystemLife Science StakeholdersVenture FundsAcademic PartnersConfidential Information Handling

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Site head in identifying, screening, and selecting innovative biotechs in South Korea for the Gateway Labs programme
Conduct scientific and technical assessments of prospective companies for strategic fit
Maintain awareness of the South Korean biotech ecosystem and surface new opportunities
Support oversight of the site and associated portfolio companies
Provide continuity of support to resident biotech companies as their science and assets progress
Connect portfolio companies with relevant scientific and technical expertise within Lilly
Provide guidance on development approaches and identify inflection points for additional support
Maintain visibility into company development trajectories and inform portfolio recommendations
Serve as a day-to-day contact for Lilly partners, portfolio companies, and operational partners
Coordinate joint activities and resolve operational issues with partners
Coordinate Gateway Labs programming with Catalyze360 and other Lilly innovation functions
Track portfolio company progress and report updates to Gateway Labs leadership
Organize symposia and technical sessions
Build and maintain relationships with local biotechs, investors, life science stakeholders, venture funds, and academic partners in Korea
Represent Lilly Gateway Labs at industry events and forums in South Korea
Support delivery of the LGL site operations strategy

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate degree (PhD, MD, MBA, or equivalent advanced degree in a life sciences discipline)
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience post-PhD/MD in the biotech industry, business development, alliance management, or innovation/venture-related roles within the pharmaceutical industry
Extensive knowledge and some direct experience of the drug development process, from pre-clinical through proof-of-concept, across therapeutic areas
Ability to translate between scientific/technical functions and support cross-functional drug development
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work effectively across cultures and with global, cross-functional teams
Fluency in Korean and English
Track record of appropriately handling sensitive and confidential information
Strong self-management and organizational skills
Ability to independently manage workload and adjust priorities as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity and non-discrimination protections
Disability accommodation support during the application process