Soojung Kang
About Soojung Kang
Soojung Kang serves as the Director of Planning at the Center for Bio Healthcare Innovation and Policy at KAIST, a position she has held since 2015. She has a strong background in business administration and extensive experience in the medical device industry, particularly with Stryker Corporation.
Work at Kaist
Soojung Kang has served as the Director of Planning at the Center for Bio Healthcare Innovation and Policy at KAIST since 2015. In this role, she oversees strategic initiatives and planning processes aimed at advancing healthcare innovation and policy development. Her leadership contributes to the center's mission of fostering research and collaboration in the bio-healthcare sector.
Education and Expertise
Soojung Kang holds multiple degrees in business administration. She earned her Master of Business Administration from Baruch College in 2006. Prior to that, she completed her MBA at Yonsei University from 2005 to 2007. Additionally, she obtained a Bachelor's degree from Seoul National University, where she studied from 1998 to 2003. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in healthcare planning and management.
Background in Stryker
Before joining KAIST, Soojung Kang had an extensive career at Stryker, a global leader in medical technology. She held various positions, including Sales Representative for the Endo and Instruments division, Marketing Manager for the Recon business, and Senior Marketing Specialist for the Spine business. Her tenure at Stryker spanned from 2007 to 2015, during which she developed a comprehensive understanding of the medical device industry.
Career Progression at Stryker
Soojung Kang's career at Stryker included roles with increasing responsibility. She began as a Marketing Representative in the MedSurg division and progressed to Sales Representative for the Spine business. She later became a Product Manager for Spine and Instruments and then served as Marketing Manager for the Recon business. This progression highlights her capability in both sales and marketing within the healthcare sector.