Leadership

Mr. Donghoon Lee is the Chief Executive Officer and President of SK Biopharmaceuticals and its U.S. subsidiaries SK Life Science, Inc. and SK Life Science Labs. His vision is to transform all three companies so that together they become a global biotech leader while generating synergy with SK Group, its affiliates, and partners. Previously, Mr. […]

Hong Wook Kim, PhD, has been with SK Life Science, Inc. for over 20 years and currently serves as the company’s Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Head of Global Clinical Development. Dr. Kim started working with SK Biopharmaceuticals in 2001 as a senior research scientist in drug discovery and later joined SK Life Science, Inc. […]

Matt Linkewich joined SK Life Science, Inc. as a founding member of the commercial team, assuming the role of Chief Commercial Officer in 2021. With nearly three decades of experience in the emerging biotech and pharmaceutical sector, Matt spearheads the commercialization endeavors for SK Life Science. Drawing from a distinctive background, Matt has established himself […]

Changho Yu joined SK Life Science, Inc. and SK Biopharmaceuticals Co., Ltd., the mother company of SK Life Science, Inc., in 2002, and is currently the VP, Chief Strategy Officer. With a 20-year tenure at SK Life Science, Inc. and SK Biopharmaceuticals Co., Ltd., Mr. Yu has become an integral leader who brings a wealth […]

Sunita Misra, MD, PhD joined the SK Life Science, Inc. team in 2023 initially supporting the ongoing clinical studies. Her deep experience as a clinician and researcher in pediatric epilepsy will enable Dr. Misra to guide the organization’s clinical development strategy. Dr. Misra earned her Bachelor’s degree at Emory University and her MD and PhD […]

As the Vice President and Global Head of Regulatory Affairs at SK Life Science, Darshan brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our leadership team. During his 20 years in the pharmaceutical industry, Darshan has led several regulatory affairs and pharmacovigilance teams at various pharmaceutical companies, concentrating on the development of treatments for CNS […]

Hina Patel joined SK Life Science, Inc. as Vice President and Global Head of Quality Assurance and Document Management in 2011. With nearly three decades of experience in research and development and commercial quality, Hina has demonstrated expertise and knowledge in navigating the complex landscape of regulatory compliance, and drug development. Hina has a strong […]

Mark Friesen joined SK Life Science, Inc. in 2011 and is currently the Global Head of Project Management. With previous work in drug safety and project management, Mark brings a broad level of expertise to SK Life Science, Inc. to help lead its project and portfolio management teams. Mark has worked for 25 years prior […]

Josh McLaughlin joined SK Life Science, Inc. in 2020 and is the Company’s General Counsel and Head of Legal and Compliance. With a deep knowledge of the industry and strong history of legal leadership, Josh plays a critical role in guiding our organization’s legal strategy and ensuring compliance across all aspects of our operations. Throughout […]

Wanho Nam became an integral part of SK Life Science, Inc. in 2020, and is the company’s Vice President, Corporate Center. Mr. Nam oversees critical functions, including HR, IT application and infrastructure, safety, health, environment, and facilities. He plays a pivotal role in the organization’s progress, demonstrating exceptional management skills and strategic acumen. Throughout his […]

Mike Polito joined SK Life Science, Inc. in 2019 and is currently the VP, Head of Finance. With a career in finance spanning over 30 years, Mike brings immense accounting and finance acumen and analytical skills to SK Life Science, Inc. to help lead its finance and accounting team. At SK Life Science, Inc. Mike […]

Jaclyn Ancora joined SK Life Science, Inc. in 2019 and is the SKLSI Executive Director, Human Resources. She and her team are focused on delivering a strategy that focuses on individual career growth while maintaining the needs of the business, ensuring that the HR team’s initiatives are aligned with the Company’s goals and core values. […]