
Executive Director, LSI Strategy
SK Life Science, Paramus, NJ, United States
Executive Director, LSI Strategy
Overview
The Executive Director of Operations & Strategy will serve as a key architect of organizational efficiency and a strategic bridge between the U.S. subsidiary and the Korean parent company. Reporting directly to the Chief of Staff , this role is responsible for translating high‑level corporate vision into actionable operational plans, identifying organizational gaps, and ensuring seamless cross‑functional alignment. The ideal candidate possesses a sophisticated understanding of both the U.S. pharmaceutical landscape and Korean corporate culture.
Responsibilities
Strategic Planning & Execution
- Collaborate with the U.S. Executive Team and Korean HQ to define and refine long‑term corporate strategies.
- Translate complex strategic goals into measurable operational KPIs and departmental workstreams.
- Lead the "Program Management Office" (PMO) function for strategic corporate initiatives.
Global Liaison & HQ Alignment
- Act as liaison with parent company strategy team to ensure alignment and coordination on strategic initiatives.
- Manage the cultural and operational nuances of cross‑border collaboration to ensure "one‑team" alignment on key strategic initiatives.
Operational Excellence & Gap Analysis
- Work with business functions to conduct rigorous organizational assessments to identify gaps in resources, capabilities, and processes.
- Work with business functions to design and roll out operational improvement initiatives.
- Partner with the General Counsel to ensure all operational strategies align with U.S. regulatory and legal frameworks.
Executive Communications & Leadership
- Prepare presentations and briefing materials for the company leadership.
- Drive cross‑functional collaboration by breaking down silos between business units and with parent company.
- Lead special projects.
Qualifications
- Experience: 12+ years in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, with at least 5 years in a strategic or operational leadership role.
- Education: MBA or advanced degree (JD, PhD, or PharmD) is highly preferred.
- Cultural Competency: Proven experience working within a Korean corporate environment (Chaebol experience or similar) and fluency in Korean (speaking/writing) is often essential for this specific liaison role.
- Strategic Mindset: Ability to see the "big picture" while maintaining the technical discipline to execute granular operational tasks.
- Communication: Exceptional presence; the ability to distill complex data into clear, persuasive executive‑level narratives.