Janie Miryung YOON

• Supervise the government-funded training program (endorsed by WHO)
• Manage the reporting process to the Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare (MoHW) and WHO
• Initiate communication with the MoHW and provide updates on program operations
• Convened a steering committee with representatives from the MoHW and WHO to deliberate and determine the strategic direction of the training program
• Monitor and evaluate the creation of scheduled reports for the MoHW in compliance with outlined requirements
• Oversee the planning and execution of the training program
• Lead communication with internal and external experts and organizations throughout the planned cycle for the training program planning
• Working with external education experts to collaborate on consulting aimed at enhancing the performance of instructors in training program through the development of lecture curriculum, lecture materials, and presentation skills
• Monitor program objectives delivery within agreed timeline and quality
• Ensure the program plan matches the financial budget and forecast, track program expenses in detail, analyze data, report financial performance
• Administer the government research project for the Global Bio campus curriculum development
• Lead meetings and engage in communication with stakeholders
• Ensure that the project is carried out accurately according to the specified schedule and budget

As the manager of the Global Training Hub for Biomanufacturing (GTH-B) program, an initiative supported by the Ministry of Health and Welfare (MoHW) and endorsed by the World Health Organization (WHO), I was tasked with developing the annual operational strategy for the project and creating proposals. This involved organizing and leading meetings with internal and external scientists, regulatory experts, professionals in the biopharmaceutical manufacturing sector, and government officials to develop thorough training programs. Specific curricula were developed through dialogues, and improvements to lecture materials and teaching methods were made in collaboration with external educational experts. In addition, I oversaw staff by assigning distinct roles and responsibilities, managing a team of four individuals responsible for complex operational tasks, and collaborating with external professional conference agencies. Within the scope of a government initiative, I regularly communicated with the funding body through continuous dialogue and reporting. I ensured timely submission of budget utilization reports and outcome reports for each training course to the MoHW. The project I led was acknowledged as a successful initiative by both the WHO and the MoHW.

Reason for leaving: Needed to take a break to deal with some of my own health issues but have fully recovered now.

• Develop strategies for expanding local businesses on a global scale
• Research policies and regulations that support entry into overseas markets for local companies
• Research and prepare a report on merger and acquisition strategies aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of domestic pharmaceutical companies during their international expansion efforts
• Explore potential opportunities for domestic pharmaceutical companies to collaborate with the defense industry and analyze tender information
• Create initiatives to help domestic pharmaceutical companies expand globally
• Hire local professionals in regulatory affairs, clinical development, marketing, legal matters, etc., and organize seminars to assist domestic pharmaceutical companies in entering the Central and South American market
• Develop and implement a business partnership program to support Korean pharmaceutical companies in entering the Mexican market through collaboration with KOTRA in Mexico City and local market experts to identify potential local partners
• Collaborate with embassies and government agencies to develop joint projects
• Collaborate with the Swiss Embassy and Basel Investment Promotion Agency to create a program for Korean companies, start-ups, and global companies in Basel to research and network together
• Develop a program for Korean businesses to secure office space at the Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC) in Boston in collaboration with the Korea Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI)

I formulated strategies for mergers and acquisitions and generated reports to enhance the global competitiveness of domestic pharmaceutical firms. This enabled the executive members of the association to utilize these materials as points of reference in discussions with external experts and government officials, ultimately garnering the trust of senior management. I engaged in policy research aimed at advancing the domestic pharmaceutical industry and took on the role of project leader for the Global team. My responsibilities included planning and executing numerous projects to facilitate the overseas expansion of domestic companies. I formulated entry strategies tailored to specific regions in North America, Europe, and Latin America. Additionally, I advocated for comprehensive global expansion plans by leveraging partnerships formed with local market professionals in conjunction with local KOTRA offices and embassies. Consequently, multiple companies have successfully gained entry to the Biopharmaceutical Industry Incubation Center in Basel, Switzerland, collaborated with business incubators in Boston, USA, and received market entry training in Central and South America. They have also executed non-disclosure agreements for business dealings with Mexican manufacturers, with these strategies currently in ongoing operation. Moreover, in the absence of the global team leader, I took on the responsibility of acting team leader. This involved supervising the annual business planning and budget execution for the global team, as well as overseeing team members and directing the operational activities of the team.

Reason for leaving: Received a proposal from the government to manage a government project within an international organization.

• Company Overview: (Government-affiliate)
• Oversee communication with overseas partners for joint projects opportunities
• Manage HTAsiaLink's Secretariat, a coalition of Health Technology Assessment (HTA) organizations
• Facilitate the monthly board meeting with Directors from 15 countries and prepare the agenda for the discussion
• Create rules for how members are registered and chosen
• Prepare monthly progress reports and present them to the board members
• Create an annual plan for the secretariat and submit it to the board of directors for approval
• Conduct research on international healthcare policies and trends in HTA monthly
• Summarize key issues in health technology assessment and national healthcare insurance policies in developed nations (UK, Canada, Australia, US), and include recommendations and updates from health organizations like WHO, CEPI, and Gavi
• Disseminate compiled information to internal staff and external stakeholders, including healthcare media representatives, in order to generate monthly updates
• Take charge of communication and collaboration with pertinent international organizations
• Initiate communication with international institutions such as the Australian Department of Health and CADTH, the HTA Agency in Canada, in order to establish MOU
• Participate in meetings of pertinent consortia such as HTAi and INHTA on behalf of NECA and outline important discussion points for communication to the president and senior management
• Develop and manage Health Technology Assessment training programs in partnership with the Korea Foundation for International Healthcare
• Present NECA and its projects to external stakeholders during their visits
• Coordinate and oversee the Health Technology Assessment Review committee
• Compile agenda materials for the monthly committee meetings and manage the schedule
• Compose reports for the committee members and oversee communication with them
• (Government-affiliate)

As the Global Project Manager for the organization, I was responsible for supervising the secretariat of HTAsialLink, a collaborative entity involving partner agencies in the Asia-Pacific region focused on health technology assessment. I was tasked with overseeing the comprehensive budget management and reporting for the consortium, creating yearly plans, determining significant agenda items for board meetings, presiding over said meetings, and coordinating the execution of the annual conference. I participated in discussions with international health technology assessment entities such as INHTA and the HTAi Advisory Board in my role as a representative of NECA. I presented the present status of global health technology assessment-related matters to the executive management of the agency following these discussions. Furthermore, I assumed the role of project manager for collaborative global initiatives, wherein I successfully established Memorandums of Understanding with esteemed organizations, including Canada's CADTH and the Australian Department of Health. I was responsible for overseeing crucial negotiations, drafting essential documents, and facilitating discussions with internal executives and researchers. I was accountable for supervising all international collaboration initiatives within the agency in my capacity as the sole manager handling Global Projects. I prepared the monthly report on global health and medical trends, which is distributed to both internal and external stakeholders.

Reason for leaving: Moved to another organization due to the downsizing of international cooperation activities within the agency

• Part-time job while studying in Australia to help translate technical documents
• Translate the Sales Material Kit (SMK) needed for technology transfer and joint research and development (R&D) collaborations between Korean and Australian companies
• Conduct research on the Australian biopharmaceutical market and prepare a report on it
• Translate the information found on the global biopharmaceutical technology trading website
• Compose a proposal and report detailing a project aimed at providing overseas technology marketing support to Korean pharmaceutical companies, with funding from the Korea Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI)

• Company Overview: (Government-affiliate)
• Discover and enlist outside partners to assist new businesses in the Hub
• Seek partnerships with venture capitalists, accountants, patent attorneys, and other professionals to collaborate with startups in the Seoul Bio Hub
• Plan to host a global collaboration academy with multinational companies in order to provide training for Korean start-ups
• (Government-affiliate)

I was tasked with establishing and managing the Seoul Biohub at the Korea Health Industry Development Institute. Throughout my tenure, I was involved in the task force focused on creating the hub, with a specific focus on organizational development and program design. Following the completion of the establishment, my affiliation was subsequently transferred.

In my role overseeing external cooperation, I facilitated the involvement of a range of support organizations - including accounting firms, law offices, laboratory equipment providers, consulting experts, and investment specialists - within the hub to foster collaborative partnerships with the venture companies based there. Furthermore, I facilitated the advancement of project development focused on offering opportunities for training in global market entry and business development through partnerships with global pharmaceutical companies and medical device firms.

Reason for leaving: I was enrolled in a concurrent master's program between Korea University and Macquarie University in Sydney, and I had to complete my final semester in Sydney to receive a master's degree.

• Company Overview: (Government-affiliate)
• Lead the government project to help Korean businesses expand globally
• Lead the project for healthcare technology exchange with foreign partners, funded by the MoHW
• Create a formal business proposal and budget implementation plan
• Host international relations and business partnership events to facilitate foreign investment in Korean businesses and engage with potential foreign investors
• Facilitate communication between multinational companies and Korean venture companies to promote collaboration in joint Research and Development (R&D)
• Develop a strategy for creating a bio venture incubation center (Seoul Bio Hub) approved by SMG
• Create a formal business proposal and budget implementation plan
• Develop and draft the articles of organization and other internal regulations
• Discover external partners and develop comprehensive operational programs
• Promote the recently established Seoul Bio Hub center in order to attract tenant companies
• (Government-affiliate)

As the manager of the International Health and Medical Technology Exchange Program, a project managed by the Ministry of Health and Welfare, I independently managed all aspects of the project such as planning, proposal development, operational supervision, budget control, and the preparation of final reports to be presented to the ministry. The primary goal of the project was to generate opportunities for domestic venture companies to expand globally by facilitating connections with both domestic and foreign investors. I facilitated the engagement of domestic companies in relevant international events such as BioEurope and Ausbiotech by supporting with participation expenses, facilitating collaborations with local businesses, and coordinating joint seminars. This initiative has resulted in a 1.5-fold increase in international partnerships compared to the previous year, while also securing additional funding for projects. Subsequently, the agency was selected as the operational entity authorized to establish and oversee the Seoul Biohub project initiated by the Seoul Metropolitan Government. I was appointed to the task force for this project with the responsibility of organizing the creation of an incubator center for healthcare venture enterprises in Seoul, as well as planning overall activities and specific programs. After the successful establishment of the institution, my affiliation was transferred accordingly.

Reason for leaving: Transferred under the operation of a new project funded by the Seoul Metropolitan Government

• Conduct research policies across different sectors in developed countries
• Conduct research on significant policy examples across multiple sectors, such as tourism, education, finance, healthcare, and research-focused hospitals in advanced countries, which is essential for informing major policies across a wide range of service industries in Korea, and prepare comprehensive reports accordingly
• Communicate and collaborate with officials from the pertinent government organizations

Carried out research and generated reports on important policy cases from developed countries in diverse industries such as healthcare, education, tourism, and finance, concurrently organizing meetings with pertinent ministries to enhance external collaboration. To foster the progress of research-oriented hospitals in Korea, reports were generated on case studies of prominent research hospitals in the United States, and subsequent meetings were held with local stakeholders. These materials provided the basis for the formulation of domestic policies designed to support hospitals engaged in research.

Reason for leaving: Expiration of the contract period

• Research the UAE market and create a report on green growth strategies
• Participate in the government project for 'Establishment of green growth policies in the UAE' as a research assistant, specifically conducting research on the status of the UAE's transportation system in order to propose a plan for mitigating greenhouse gas emissions
• Prepare the English report and materials for presentation
• Translate the market report

In the UAE Green Growth Policy Development Project, a joint initiative by the Ministry of Environment and Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), I served as a research assistant conducting an investigation on the current institutional framework and greenhouse gas emission status within the transportation sector. I was tasked with composing a report in Korean and English that outlined guidelines for forthcoming advancements and provided policy recommendations for the reduction of greenhouse gases. Due to my strong report-writing skills and proficient English language abilities as a research assistant, I was offered opportunities to extend my involvement in multiple research projects as a freelance researcher following the project's completion.

Reason for leaving: Took part in the project on a part-time basis as I was getting ready to apply for graduate school, and left once the project was finished

• Conduct research and compose a paper on the topic of climate change
• Conduct research on climate change policies implemented by several developed nations and compile a weekly journal on 'Global Climate Change Policy' to be distributed as a reference for the establishment of the Korean Emission Trading Scheme to the Ministry of Knowledge Economy (currently the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy)
• Engage in multiple research projects concerning the development of regulations for mitigating climate change and promoting the use of renewable energy sources in the role of a researcher

My primary responsibility involved compiling the Weekly Global Climate Policy Trends, a project supervised by the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy. I analyzed articles on the development and implementation of global climate change initiatives from reputable sources such as Reuters and Bloomberg, then rewrite them into Korean for distribution within the organization and to the ministry, thereby improving my expertise in climate change policy analysis. Additionally, I worked as a researcher facilitating climate change policy forums and related projects, where my responsibilities included data collection, analysis, and report writing.

Reason for leaving: Resigned to focus on academic pursuit

• Aided in research and administrative duties
• Address questions regarding modifications to the diplomat selection exam within the National Diplomatic Academy Establishment Task Force team
• Review the process of choosing diplomats to work abroad
• Provide translation services and other administrative assistance

In my capacity as an intern researcher, I aided in the collection of data and performed administrative tasks for the task force responsible for establishing the National Diplomatic Academy, the nation's inaugural institution devoted to the selection and training of diplomats. In addition, I was assigned to respond to questions about the procedural changes for the diplomat selection exam at the National Diplomatic Academy.

Reason for leaving: Expiration of the contract period