Principal Technologist (PT) – Role Overview

The EverPure Principal Technologist (PT) is a senior technical thought leader within the SE Specialist organization, responsible for driving the most complex strategic pursuits, enabling field excellence, and advancing EverPure’s technical and business positioning across the region. Acting as a trusted technical advisor and strategist, the PT bridges customers, field teams, and HQ to drive innovation, competitive differentiation, and measurable business impact.

The PT combines mastery of technical selling, business acumen, and executive engagement to lead from the front in high-value opportunities. This role requires a deep understanding of customer industries, IT strategies, and application architectures operating comfortably from boardroom to data center, influencing both C-suite decisions and technical execution.

The PT also acts as a field-to-HQ conduit, championing regional insights, delivering structured feedback to product and program teams, and driving the execution of global strategic initiatives such as Fusion adoption, EDC enablement, and product readiness programs.

Above all, the PT is an organizational multiplier, uplifting the technical community through coaching, enablement, and mentorship, and equipping the broader field with repeatable patterns for technical and business success.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Technical Leadership: Deliver Business Results

Provide senior technical leadership for the most critical and strategic opportunities across the region, ensuring EverPure achieves the technical win through differentiated architecture, business value, and competitive strategy. The primary measure of success is your ability to support your region in achieving bookings goals. Convert proactive reach out to engagement and drive company financial performance.  Assist core teams in achieving their M1 and M2 targets. To meet expectations, your region should achieve their revenue targets.

• Lead complex pursuits, aligning EverPure’s platform capabilities to customer outcomes.
  
  
• Develop and articulate value propositions that connect technology to measurable business impact (ROI, agility, sustainability, risk).
  
  
• Build a deep understanding of customer business models, key stakeholders, and application ecosystems.
  
  
• Anticipate competitive tactics and proactively position EverPure’s technical and commercial differentiators.
  
  
• Lead tailored solution briefings, architectural reviews, and executive presentations for strategic accounts.
  
  
• Act as the trusted technical advisor for major customers and account teams.
  
  

2.  Create Strong Pipeline

Grow pipeline in strategic workloads by creating, shaping, and influencing early-stage opportunities across AI, Analytics, Cyber Resilience, Databases, and Modern Virtualization.

• Identify workload demand and shape early technical direction in top accounts.

• Conduct targeted workload workshops that consistently convert into new opportunities.

• Develop account-specific workload strategies and uncover gaps that translate into pipeline.

• Guide early solution design to ensure EverPure is positioned as the preferred architecture.
  
  

3. Technology and Program Stewardship

Drive the regional adoption of HQ technical initiatives and act as the primary conduit back to Product Management, ensuring customer insights, competitive gaps, and field requirements directly shape product direction.

Execution of HQ Programs

• Act as the regional champion for EDC, delivering differentiated messaging, persona-based pitches, and tailored demos.
• Evangelize EverPure’s platform architecture and roadmap through customer and marketing events. 
• Align regional SE teams to new releases, feature updates, and performance commitments through structured communication and training.
• Track and report field progress on strategic initiatives, identifying gaps, identify blockers and drive cross-functional alignment to ensure program success.
  
  

RFE Ownership

• The PT plays a critical role in shaping EverPure’s product roadmap by bringing data-backed, customer-aligned insights from the field.
• Develop deep awareness of regional customer architectures, partner practices, operational challenges, and vertical trends.
• Identify gaps that materially impact opportunity progression or competitive position.
• Assess the addressable market (TAM) and potential revenue impact of requested features.
• Distinguish one-off asks from recurring, high-impact needs across customers or workloads.
• Evaluate competitive implications and urgency.

4. Regional Thought Leadership and Field Enablement

Operates as a visionary influencer who elevates EverPure’s presence across customers, partners, and the broader ecosystem.

• Represent EverPure as the regional technical authority across executive briefings, strategic customer engagements, industry events, alliances, and community forums.
• Drive regional thought leadership by creating high-quality content such as blogs, webinars, demos, technical deep dives, whitepapers, and field-facing playbooks.
• Amplify EverPure’s innovation story through consistent presence at EverPure events, marketing activities, and technology showcases.
• Act as a force multiplier for SEs and FSAs by coaching them in live opportunities, shaping solution direction, and reinforcing best-practice discovery and qualification.
• Conduct technical clinics, deal reviews, and post-mortem debriefs to elevate field execution and shorten learning cycles.
• Deliver ongoing workshops and enablement sessions that strengthen SE technical depth, storytelling, and business acumen.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BRING TO THIS ROLE…

Qualifications and Requirements 

• Highly Motivated/Independent and self-starting
• Expert level knowledge of IT industry trends, broad and deep IT industry experience for Korea and APJ, and a high degree of business acumen. 
• Must be able to  work in cross-functional teams in an autonomous manner and have a proven track record of working on and leading large IT transformation projects.
• Must have a strong understanding of data and storage technology. (deep understanding of  modern IT architecture, applications architecture and integration, Agile application development and DevOps methods, CI/CD, automation principles, hybrid cloud architecture, infrastructure operations, project management, IT security, and data protection). 
• Ability to apply experience and confidence to take ownership of EverPure’s solution and create structure when needed to deal with ambiguity or no existing EverPure offering with which to fulfill the customer’s requirements is a must.
•  Must have a  high degree of diplomacy and a strong emotional quotient.
• A customer-first mentality and focus, with a passion to improve our customer’s business through EverPure’s unique technology and business value
• Product experience across a broad cross-section of technology vendors and specific experience in flash storage technologies
• Strong executive presence and ability to evangelize concepts to a wide range of personas and dispositions
• Proficient in driving for results with a sense of accountability and ability to change pace and focus in dynamically evolving hyper-competitive environment

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years (industry relevant) vendor (pre-sales, technical) experience covering the Korea and APJ region
• 7+ years business experience with relevant storage, computer applications, File/Object, high performance architectures.
• Participation in technical community leadership programs such as VMware vExpert, Microsoft MVP, Cisco Champion etc
• End-user technology operations or architecture role experience
• Experience selling to large enterprise accounts in a presales technical role
• Proficiency in English and Korean is required.

Riot Games was established in 2006 by entrepreneurial gamers who believe that player-focused game development can result in great games. In 2009, Riot released its debut title League of Legends to critical and player acclaim. As the most played video game in the world, over 100 million play every month. Players form the foundation of our community and it’s for them that we continue to evolve and improve the League of Legends experience.

We’re looking for humble but ambitious, razor-sharp professionals who can teach us a thing or two. We promise to return the favor. Like us, you take play seriously; you’re passionate about games. We embrace those who see things differently, aren’t afraid to experiment, and who have a healthy disregard for constraints.

That's where you come in.

Riot Engineers bring deep expertise in specific technical areas while embracing opportunities to work across broader domains. As a Manager, Software Engineering, you’ll lead from the front — working alongside your team through every phase of the software development and operations lifecycle. You’ll combine hands-on technical leadership with mentorship and coaching to drive both team growth and product excellence.

As the Manager, Software Engineering,  in the Publishing Platform’s Publishing Engagement team, you’ll lead the engineers who design, build, and operate platform services that enable game content delivery and power player-facing experiences across and beyond games. You’ll partner with game developers across Riot, central technology groups, and legal and business teams in Korea to make smart decisions, maintain a high quality bar, and operate efficiently in service of players in Korea and around the world.

Your deep understanding of technical systems and engineering workflows will help shape how the team builds, operates, and scales our services. You’ll participate in key technical decisions, guide documentation and process improvements, and coach engineers to deliver cohesive, multi-platform experiences that power all of Riot’s games. Your leadership will enable the team to operate with clarity, discipline, and agility — staying aligned and delivering lasting impact for players.

You will report to the Sr Manager, Software Engineering,  who oversees multiple teams under the Meta Game Services initiative.

Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership & People Management
• Manage a team of 4–5 Software Engineers; coach, mentor, and support their growth while driving strong performance and positive results
• Own the interviewing and onboarding process for new engineering team members
• Build healthy relationships with engineering/QA teams across Riot globally to foster collaboration and shared learning
• Technical Leadership & Hands-on Involvement
• Stay hands-on with the team’s technology, overseeing technical design and deliverables in partnership with the team’s technical leadership
• Engage regularly with the codebase through reviews and non-critical contributions to stay close to the team’s work
• Drive the technical vision and roadmap by collaborating closely with engineers — contributing to design reviews, aligning priorities, and ensuring the right people and skills are in place to deliver results
• Maintain accountability for the technical health and long-term sustainability of the team’s products
• Execution & Cross-functional Collaboration
• Lead the breakdown and execution of multi-month projects, partnering across disciplines and other engineering teams to deliver impactful outcomes
• Collaborate with Product Leads, Delivery Leads, and Engineering/QA Leads within the team and across Meta Game Services and Publishing Platform to align on execution plans and priorities
• Align with service teams within Meta Game Services and across the Publishing Platform organization to drive consistency in tech standards, tooling, and best practices

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• 5+ years experience as a Software Engineer, including hands-on experience delivering live or shipped web applications
• 2+ years experience directly leading an engineering team either as an Engineering Manager or Technical Lead
• Deep front-end expertise with TypeScript/Javascript, React, CSS-in-JS, and modern frameworks like Next.js
• Extensive back-end experience with Java and Spring Boot, combined with strong fundamentals in software engineering (data structures, algorithms, concurrency, OOP) and experience designing scalable systems using RESTful APIs, event-driven microservices, and modern web architecture patterns
• Proven track record of improving engineering discipline — driving better documentation, thoughtful tech design processes, and structured proposals for technical improvements, with a strong understanding of the full product lifecycle from design to deployment and operations, and the ability to apply MVP principles effectively
• Able to clearly communicate technical concepts and decisions across disciplines, helping align engineers, designers, and product managers
• Experience managing engineers and actively participating in their growth and development
• Experience recruiting candidates and growing an engineering team
• Experience with distributed systems, microservices, and software at a high scale
• Experience operating and maintaining live services, including handling emergent issues and on-call troubleshooting
• Fluency in Korean and professional working proficiency in English, as the position involves being based in Seoul while engaging with global teams across Riot

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience developing using cloud infrastructure (such as AWS, GCP), using containers and orchestration (such as Docker, Kubernetes), managed using infrastructure as code (such as Terraform)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Netlify)
• Experience with relational databases (such as MySQL)
• Experience with event driven architectures and technologies (such as Kafka)

Don’t forget to include a resume and cover letter. We receive a lot of applications, but we’ll notice a fun, well-written intro that shows us you take play seriously.

In short 

This is your opportunity to become a core part of On’s Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) Store Retail team and assist in the successful launch and ongoing operations of On’s first store in Korea.

As a Lead Store Advisor, your passion for delivering exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive work environment for our team will be a core part of driving On’s Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) approach. On will rely on you to deliver exceptional customer service to each and every customer while embodying On’s core values and passion for movement.   

Your mission 

- Continuously lead and communicate through On's values and brand philosophy in team and customer interactions

- Foundational cash handling expectations and standardized operating procedures – example; responsible for all cash transactions and opening and closing of tills, point of sale systems etc.

- Opening and closing store procedures and ensuring loss and prevention standards are followed

- Maintain in-depth knowledge of technical product information and stay up to date with On’s global activities and projects (e.g. sustainability efforts, athlete stories)

- Coach the team to ensure excellent standard of all technical product knowledge

- Contribute and streamline feedback to continuously improve store processes, customer engagement and team happiness in line with our company culture of radical candor

- Maintain the visual standards in the store to deliver a premium experience and optimize sell through strategy

- Lead and maintain exceptional stock room strategy and inventory management standards

- Create an inclusive workplace culture by treating all employees and customers with respect.

The Pillars: You will oversee a designated store area, of the following (Back of House, Visual Merchandising, Product, Community, or People), driving strategy implementation, monitoring execution and fostering team engagement to ensure success in the focus area.

Your story 

- 2+ years of experience within a consumer-facing or retail work environment, preferably in a supervisory role

- Background in the Running, Fashion or Sports Industry is preferred, but not a must

- Strong communication, hospitality, and interpersonal skills

- Ability to take initiative, learn quickly, and work both independently and as part of a team

- Eye for maintaining outstanding store condition and visual merchandising standards

- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics and / or other ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning system) is preferred, but not required.

- Entrepreneurial spirit who expects the unexpected

Physical Demands: This position involves constant moving, talking, hearing, reaching, grabbing, climbing stairs, and standing for consecutive hours. May occasionally involve stooping, kneeling, and crouching.

Meet the team 

As you might expect from a young consumer brand, the DTC Retail team at On is a fast-paced place to be. Together with your store team and leadership as well as the global team, you will help to revolutionize conventional retail business and deliver the WOW to our customers on a daily basis. This team will work out of our brand new Seoul locations. 

What we offer 

On is a place that is centered around growth and progress. We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically – to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate. Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere, with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, so each person is led by purpose.

On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination.

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Store Advisor, Hannam Store

In short 

This is your opportunity to become a core part of On’s Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) Store Retail team and commence the journey to bring On to Korea. On will rely on you to deliver exceptional customer service to each and every customer while embodying On’s core values and passion for movement.

Your mission 

- Continuously embrace and communicate On's values and brand philosophy in team and customer interactions

- Provide exceptional customer service by responding to customer inquiries and creating solutions by listening to their needs and improving engagement with our product

- Maintain in-depth knowledge of product technical information and follow On’s global activities and projects (e.g. sustainability efforts, Athlete stories)

- Contribute feedback to store leadership to continuously improve store processes, customer engagement and team happiness

- Help maintain the visual standards in the store to deliver a premium experience

- Assist with inventory management and inbound / outbound product orders

- Other duties as needed

Your story 

- Experience within a retail or customer facing work environment is a strong plus.

- A background in the Running, Fashion or Sports Industry is preferred but not required

- Strong communication, hospitality and interpersonal skills

- Ability to take initiative, learn quickly, and work both independently and as part of a team

- Eye for maintaining outstanding store condition and visual merchandising standards

Physical demands: This position involves constant moving, talking, hearing, reaching, grabbing, climbing stairs, and standing for consecutive hours. May occasionally involve stooping, kneeling, and crouching. 

Meet the team 

As you might expect from a young consumer brand, the DTC Retail team at On is a fast-paced place to be. Together with your store team and leadership as well as the global team, you will help to revolutionize conventional retail business and deliver the WOW to our customers on a daily basis. This team will work out of our brand new Seoul locations.   

What we offer 

On is a place that is centered around growth and progress. We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically – to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate. Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere, with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, so each person is led by purpose.

On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination.

In short

This is your opportunity to become a core part of On’s Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) Store Retail team and commence the journey to bring On to Korea.

Your mission

- Continuously embrace and communicate On's values and brand philosophy in team and customer interactions

- Provide exceptional customer service by responding to customer inquiries and creating solutions by listening to their needs and improving engagement with our product

- Maintain in-depth knowledge of product technical information and follow On’s global activities and projects (e.g. sustainability efforts, Athlete stories)

- Contribute feedback to store leadership to continuously improve store processes, customer engagement and team happiness

- Help maintain the visual standards in the store to deliver a premium experience

- Assist with inventory management and inbound / outbound product orders

- Other duties as needed

Your story

- Experience within a retail or customer facing work environment is a strong plus.

- A background in the Running, Fashion or Sports Industry is preferred but not required

- Strong communication, hospitality and interpersonal skills

- Ability to take initiative, learn quickly, and work both independently and as part of a team

- Eye for maintaining outstanding store condition and visual merchandising standards

Physical demands: This position involves constant moving, talking, hearing, reaching, grabbing, climbing stairs, and standing for consecutive hours. May occasionally involve stooping, kneeling, and crouching.

Meet the team

As you might expect from a young consumer brand, the DTC Retail team at On is a fast-paced place to be. Together with your store team and leadership as well as the global team, you will help to revolutionize conventional retail business and deliver the WOW to our customers on a daily basis. This team will work out of our brand new Seoul locations.  

What we offer

On is a place that is centered around growth and progress. We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically – to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate. Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere, with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, so each person is led by purpose.

On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination.

In short

This is your opportunity to become a core part of On’s Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) Store Retail team and commence the journey to bring On to Korea.

Your mission

- Continuously embrace and communicate On's values and brand philosophy in team and customer interactions

- Provide exceptional customer service by responding to customer inquiries and creating solutions by listening to their needs and improving engagement with our product

- Maintain in-depth knowledge of product technical information and follow On’s global activities and projects (e.g. sustainability efforts, Athlete stories)

- Contribute feedback to store leadership to continuously improve store processes, customer engagement and team happiness

- Help maintain the visual standards in the store to deliver a premium experience

- Assist with inventory management and inbound / outbound product orders

- Other duties as needed

Your story

- Experience within a retail or customer facing work environment is a strong plus.

- A background in the Running, Fashion or Sports Industry is preferred but not required

- Strong communication, hospitality and interpersonal skills

- Ability to take initiative, learn quickly, and work both independently and as part of a team

- Eye for maintaining outstanding store condition and visual merchandising standards

Physical demands: This position involves constant moving, talking, hearing, reaching, grabbing, climbing stairs, and standing for consecutive hours. May occasionally involve stooping, kneeling, and crouching.

Meet the team

As you might expect from a young consumer brand, the DTC Retail team at On is a fast-paced place to be. Together with your store team and leadership as well as the global team, you will help to revolutionize conventional retail business and deliver the WOW to our customers on a daily basis. This team will work out of our brand new Seoul locations.  

What we offer

On is a place that is centered around growth and progress. We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically – to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate. Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere, with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, so each person is led by purpose.

On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination.

About the Role

As a Senior Services & Solutions Architect at Celonis, you will play a dual role in our customers' transformation journeys. You will be the primary technical lead, responsible for both the strategic delivery of process insights and the architectural foundation required to make those insights possible.

In this hybrid capacity, you aren't just building dashboards; you are designing the end-to-end technical pipeline. You will bridge the gap between complex IT infrastructure and high-level business value, ensuring that our Process Mining technology is seamlessly integrated and delivering measurable ROI for the largest enterprises in Korea.

The Work You’ll Do

Services Delivery 

• Lead Implementation Projects: Drive agile project teams to transform raw customer data into process insights, from ETL through building of analytical dashboards and solutions (AI, automation) 
• Business Consulting: Translate complex business requirements into technical specifications across domains like Finance (P2P, O2C), Supply Chain, and Procurement.
• Advanced Analytics: Build and deploy innovative operational apps enriched with AI/ML algorithms to automate manual business tasks.

Solutions Architecture & Technical Onboarding

• Technical Onboarding: Act as the first point of contact for technical stakeholders to design the Celonis architecture within the customer’s ecosystem.
• Data Integration: Establish real-time integrations between source systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and Celonis via APIs, ETL pipelines, and Data Streaming.
• Security & Identity: Advise on user management, authentication (SSO/LDAP), and IT security compliance to ensure a friction-less rollout.
• Infrastructure Strategy: Evaluate customer environments (Cloud vs. On-Premise) to propose solutions that unblock deployment bottlenecks.

The Qualifications You Need

• Experience: 5+ years in Data Engineering, IT Consulting, or Solutions Architecture, with direct experience in a SaaS or Big Data environment.
• Technical Core: Expert proficiency in SQL and ETL processes is essential. Python knowledge and experience with Agentic Agents/MCP servers are also very helpful. 
• Architectural Knowledge: Familiarity with REST/SOAP APIs, data pipelines, data pipelines and experience with ETL processes for large data volumes. 
• Business Process Acumen: Strong understanding of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and core business processes (Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay).
• Languages: Native fluency in Korean and professional English are required for this role to support our local market and global collaboration.
• Education: Degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, Mathematics, or a related technical field.

Riot Games was established in 2006 by entrepreneurial gamers who believe that player-focused game development can result in great games. In 2009, Riot released its debut title League of Legends to critical and player acclaim. As the most played video game in the world, over 100 million play every month. Players form the foundation of our community and it’s for them that we continue to evolve and improve the League of Legends experience.

We’re looking for humble but ambitious, razor-sharp professionals who can teach us a thing or two. We promise to return the favor. Like us, you take play seriously; you’re passionate about games. We embrace those who see things differently, aren’t afraid to experiment, and who have a healthy disregard for constraints.

That's where you come in.

As a CPX (Consumer Products and Experience) Operations Manager - Korea, you will own and scale Riot Games Korea’s CPX operational engine while helping shape the short- and long-term strategy for direct-to-consumer (DTC) business and experiential growth. This role blends hands-on execution with strategic ownership and is designed for someone who can both “run the business” and continuously improve how the business operates.

You will need to operate with autonomy, manage critical partners and budgets, and work seamlessly with Riot’s game and esports teams to deliver CPX initiatives tied to key milestone moments that directly impact CPX growth and sustainability in Korea.

As a Rioter in Seoul, you’ll join a tight knit group of exceptionally bright minded individuals who share our prioritization of player experience, rejection of convention, and passion for gaming. Riot Games Korea is dedicated to creating tailored player experiences that show local players they aren’t lost in translation.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute short-and-long-term operational strategies to support scalable DTP growth
• Own end-to-end CPX operations across DTC retail, e-commerce, and live activations, including supply chain, agencies, logistics, and operational communication
• Lead CPX fiscal management in Korea, including budget planning, forecasting, and cost optimization
• Drive operational readiness for major launches and seasonal moments across Riot franchises and esports
• Drive pivotal CPX projects end-to-end, from planning through execution and post-mortem analysis
• Identify structural gaps and proactively improve operating models, processes, and governance
• Serve as a key point of operational decision-making for CPX Korea by partnering closely with regional and global stakeholders to align priorities, timelines, and execution standards

Required Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience in operations, strategy & operations, retail management, or related roles
• Proven experience owning projects, budgets, and cross-functional execution
• Strong analytical and planning skills with the ability to translate strategy into action
• Ability to work effectively across diverse teams and functions, align stakeholders toward shared goals, and operate independently while influencing without formal authority
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills in Korean and English

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience scaling DTC businesses in complex environments
• Background in supply chain management and domestic and international logistics
• Experience managing both internal teams and external agencies
• Comfort navigating ambiguity and building structure where none exists
• Experience in consumer products, lifestyle, entertainment, or fandom-related industries

For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes the delight of players. We will be looking at your past studies, experience, and your personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about players' experiences, this could be your role!

Don’t forget to include a resume and cover letter. We receive a lot of applications, but we’ll notice a fun, well-written intro that shows us you take play seriously.

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, the 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 team to define 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 global leadership, including the APAC team based in Asia-Pacific and the 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. 

LOCATION: Seoul, South Korea

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 www.flagshippioneering.com.

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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