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YeonSoo Jang

Global Business/Clinical Development
Seoul

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal Consultant

BnP Care
05.2024 - Current
  • Specialized in clinical development and gap assessment of technical documentation - determine the best way to present information in assigned regulatory submissions to maximize reviewability by global health authorities
  • Expanded business through strategic partnerships with global CRO companies
  • Identified new business opportunities and spearheaded strategic alliances

Chief of Staff

Riiid Inc.
03.2021 - 05.2024

[Business performance and Investor Communication]

  • Prepared and reviewed quarterly business performance reports, ensuring accuracy and comprehensiveness
  • Planned and communicated business performance and strategic plans to investors, maintaining transparency and fostering trust

[Strategic Planning and Market Analysis]

  • Developed and implemented corporate-level strategies for C-level executive decision-making
  • Formulated and documented initiative roadmaps as part of business plan implementation
  • Conducted comprehensive market research, including target market and competitor analysis, to inform business objectives

[Contents Lab]

  • Identified, sourced, and curated data and content required for training AI models, ensuring high-quality inputs for optimal model performance
  • Developed strategies and plans for collecting speech data required for training models for 1:1 general AI tutor product

[Team Leadership and Project Management:]

  • Led small teams and project stakeholders to ensure alignment and effective execution of business initiatives
  • Collected and analyzed project-specific information to solve various business issues
  • Prepared detailed reports and presentations for executive-level meetings, ensuring clear communication of strategic recommendations
  • Collaborated with AI researchers and engineers in cross-functional teams to drive innovation and ensure project success

Clinical Development Team Manager

Eyegene
Seoul
05.2019 - 02.2021

[Global Clinical Development & Project Management]

  • Led the clinical development of a diabetic retinopathy candidate in Korea, including the development of the Investigator’s Brochure & Protocol, and successfully filed with and received approval from the MFDS
  • Directed the Phase IIb clinical development of a diabetic retinopathy candidate in the US, including the development of the Investigator’s Brochure & Protocol, and successfully managed submissions and meetings with the US FDA
  • Managed overseas clinical studies for the Herpes Zoster vaccine, including the development of the Investigator’s Brochure & Protocol, and successfully managed IND/CTD submissions, ensuring regulatory compliance and securing approvals

Global Business Development Manager

Medytox
01.2014 - 07.2018

[Project Management]

  • Managed Technical Transfer Project for Medical Device (ISO13485:2016) achieving US FDA and CE MDR approvals
  • Oversaw scale-up study, including protocol and report reviews, process development and establishment

[Business Development]

  • Licensing in/out
  • Represented the company as the primary presenter to biopharmaceutical experts and overseas Key Opinion Leaders- delivered company introduction, enhancing company visibility and fostering key industry relationships
  • Screened potential business deals by analyzing deal requirements, evaluating options, recommending equity investment
  • Commercialization of new product in US and EU from preclinical to commercial launch. (Licensing agreement with Allergan Inc., 65mln upfront, an aggregate of USD116mln for development milestones, up to USD180mln for commercialization milestones, and royalties on product sales)

[Product Development]

  • Involved in Botulinum Toxin Products (Liquid & Lyophilized) CMC Development
  • New Project (Osteoarthritis: OA viscosupplementation; USD0.9mln Project) TFT Member
  • BioStar Project: Received USD3.7mln government investment to develop a new product

[Clinical Development]

  • Developed Investigator’s Brochure
  • Involved in Clinical Studies in overseas

Researcher

Ashworth Lab, Kings Building
03.2013 - 09.2013
  • Project on Molecular and Cellular Pathogenesis of Listeria infection

Education

MBA -

National University of Singapore
Singapore
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences

University of Edinburgh
United Kingdom
04.2001 -

Skills

Digital Transformation

Strategic Planning

Project Management

Team Leadership & Development

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Interpersonal Skills

Languages

Korean
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Chinese (Mandarin)
Intermediate
B1

Timeline

Principal Consultant

BnP Care
05.2024 - Current

Chief of Staff

Riiid Inc.
03.2021 - 05.2024

Clinical Development Team Manager

Eyegene
05.2019 - 02.2021

Global Business Development Manager

Medytox
01.2014 - 07.2018

Researcher

Ashworth Lab, Kings Building
03.2013 - 09.2013

MBA -

National University of Singapore
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences

University of Edinburgh
04.2001 -
YeonSoo JangGlobal Business/Clinical Development