Project Manager
About us:
Mediwhale is the world’s first healthtech company developing AI solutions that utilize retinal images to predict cardiovascular and chronic disease risks at an early stage. By combining medical data with artificial intelligence, we aim to save lives, improve efficiency in clinical settings, and establish new standards within the global healthcare regulatory landscape.
At Mediwhale, the Project Manager plays a pivotal leadership role in national R&D initiatives, overseeing the development and validation of our retinal AI solutions while aligning business objectives with domestic and international regulatory and clinical strategies. This position is central to driving outcomes through collaboration with clinicians, government agencies, and industry partners, directly contributing to our vision and global growth.
Responsibilities:
- Government (National) R&D Project Leadership: End-to-end management of goals, budget, timeline, staffing, and settlement
- Stakeholder Communication: Build and manage collaboration with hospitals, government bodies, academic societies, and industry partners
- Product & Clinical Integration: Plan the clinical utility and user experience (UX) of retinal AI solutions
- Regulatory & Clinical Trial Alignment: Manage SaMD approval and global clinical trial strategies in connection with national R&D project goals
- Market & Technology Analysis: Monitor latest research, medical AI trends, and regulatory environment in ophthalmology and cardiovascular disease prediction
- Operations & Issue Resolution: Lead problem-solving throughout project execution and commercialization
- New Project Development & Acquisition: Track government policies and announcements, design new proposals, and establish winning strategies through collaboration with internal and external experts
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience in planning, operating, and managing government R&D projects (MOHW, MSIT, MOTIE, etc.)
- Understanding of medical domains (cardiovascular, renal, ophthalmology, etc.) with hands-on planning experience
- Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with multi-center clinical teams, academic societies, and industry partners
- Proven experience in drafting research/clinical development plans, business proposals, and reports
Preferred:
- Experience managing single projects of 1B KRW+ scale or multiple concurrent government-funded projects
- Clinical research experience in ophthalmology, cardiovascular, or renal disease, or experience with CDM/CDW
- Hands-on experience with SaMD/medical device approval and clinical trials
- Basic understanding of AI-based medical technologies, particularly SaMD
- Experience in global partnerships or international collaborative research
- Ability to write and present academic papers and reports in English
- Proven track record in planning and securing new government R&D projects (from proposal writing to award selection)
Benefits:
- Flexible working conditions including work-from-home (2 days per week)
- Company-supported daily lunch and snacks
- Annual comprehensive health check-up
- Additional leaves including vaccine leave, birthday leave, and condolence leave, in addition to statutory annual leave
- Support for work-related books and job-related training
Application Process:
- Process: Document screening – 1st interview – 2nd interview – Final Acceptance
- Tasks may be assigned according to the role, and the interview process may be subject to change.
- Application documents: Free format (including resume)
- Please highlight your motivation for applying to Mediwhale, your interest in the position, and your strengths related to the job.
- Interviews: Each interview is expected to take approximately 30 to 50 minutes