Global Strategy & Business Development

About us:

Mediwhale is an AI healthcare company that predicts risks of cardiovascular, renal, and metabolic (CVRM) diseases using retinal biomarkers. The eye is the only organ that allows direct, non-invasive observation of blood vessels, providing essential insights into systemic health. Mediwhale offers retinal-based AI solutions that assess future health risks. The company obtained Korean medical device approval in August 2022 and has been available for non-reimbursed prescriptions in medical institutions since June 2023.

Responsibilities:

• Global Business Partnerships & Deal Execution
  • Identify and engage key decision-makers at global pharmaceutical and medical device companies to build meaningful partnerships
  • Design partnership and collaboration models beyond simple technology licensing, tailoring deal structures to different partner types
    (e.g., co-promotion with pharmaceutical companies, software supply to hardware manufacturers, service launches within global retail or healthcare networks)
  • Lead negotiations and contract execution, managing the full process from initial term sheets to definitive agreements
• Business Strategy Development & Execution
  • Conduct market and competitive analysis, including competitor activities, technology and patent landscapes, and market entry barriers, to define differentiated value propositions
  • Evaluate the feasibility of new products and business opportunities by analyzing market size, profitability, and execution pathways
  • Support internal decision-making by closely coordinating external partnership initiatives with R&D and internal teams, and by preparing strategic materials to support the CEO’s decision-making

Qualifications:

“We value structured thinking and relentless problem-solving over industry tenure.”

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a strategy consultant (MBB, local, or boutique firms) or in corporate strategy / business planning roles
• Core competencies:
• Problem-solving: Ability to structure complex business problems, develop logical hypotheses, and derive optimal solutions
• Fast learner: Ability to quickly grasp unfamiliar industries (e.g., pharma or biotech) and translate insights into practical business language
• Communication: Business-level English proficiency and strong communication skills for working with global partners

Preferred:

• Experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare industries, such as pharmaceutical BD roles or healthcare strategy projects
• Hands-on deal experience, including leading M&A, licensing, or joint venture partnerships
• Startup experience, with a proven ability to define roles autonomously and deliver results in ambiguous and fast-changing environments

Benefits:

• Flexible working conditions
  • Remote work policies may change based on company circumstances or policies
• Lunch stipend (regardless of work location), coffee, beverages, and snacks provided
• Annual comprehensive health check-up
• Additional leave in addition to statutory annual leave (e.g., vaccination leave, birthday leave, family events)
• Support for job-related books and professional courses

Application Process:

• Application Screening → Interview→ CEO Teatime → Offter Negotiation → Final Offer
  • Tasks may be assigned according to the role, and the interview process may be subject to change.
• Depending on the role, an assignment may be given, and interview procedures may be adjusted.
• Required Document: Resume (free format)
• Interview: Each session lasts approximately 60 minutes
  • Candidates will have a short introduction to Mediwhale and a discussion to assess role and company fit
  • Some interviews may be conducted in English or remotely