Strategy & Business Development Associate

OPEN Healthcare; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid holidays

Flexible spending account

ADP discounts

Job summary

OPEN Healthcare US (OHUS) is seeking a Strategy & Business Development Associate in Gardena, on-site at our laboratory. You will shape corporate and marketing strategies, build financial models, and craft strategic memos while coordinating with executive leadership and Korea HQ.

Recent graduates are encouraged to apply. The role blends high-level corporate strategy with tactical market initiatives, requiring strong ownership, cross-cultural communication, and the ability to work across time

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Marketing or related field or equivalent work experience.
• 0–2 years of experience with analytical ability and ownership mindset.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Experience in developing financial models and strategic storytelling on the job.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and evaluate new business opportunities across B2B and B2C channels.
• Structure business hypotheses and draft business plans, executive presentations, and strategic memos.
• Support financial analysis, scenario modeling, and profitability assessments.
• Contribute to Go-To-Market strategies for new laboratory offerings, including pricing and launch planning.
• Monitor US diagnostic and healthcare markets and track industry trends and regulatory developments.
• Act as liaison between US operations and Korean HQ to align strategies.
• Communicate deliverables across time zones with cultural agility.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Ownership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Strategy & Business Development Associate

OPEN Healthcare US (OHUS) is an advanced laboratory committed to enhancing the quality of life for our patients. Our laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, aiming to deliver sustained quality of services. At OHUS, we provide high-quality, reliable, and affordable laboratory and diagnostic services, ensuring accurate and rapid test results. Our extensive test menu is designed to meet your health and wellness needs. OHUS specializes in esoteric clinical tests including allergy, molecular testing, and other custom assays with mass spectrometry. Learn more aboutOHUS at www.ohcus.com.

We are currently seeking an ambitious, high-energy Strategy & Business Development Associate to join the Strategy team. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply, even if they do not have prior professional experience.

As we expand our presence in the US market, we are seeking a proactive, “two-hat” professional to drive our corporate and marketing strategies. As our Strategy & Business Development Associate, you will have direct exposure to C-suite leadership and the opportunity to influence the foundational strategy of the company. This position is unique, requiring a blend of high-level corporate strategy—building hypotheses and multi-year financial forecasts and tactical marketing strategy—identifying ideal customer verticals and messaging channels. You will serve as a bridge between our US operations and our Korea HQ, and will exercise cultural agility and a proactive, ownership-driven mindset.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Proactively identify and evaluate new business opportunities across B2B and B2C channels, including partnership development, new clinical service verticals, and adjacent market entry.
• Structure business hypotheses and assist in drafting business plans, executive presentations, and strategic memos to support internal decision-making and new initiative proposals.
• Support financial analysis, scenario modeling, and account profitability assessments to help evaluate new initiatives and existing business performance.
• Support the development and execution of Go-To-Market strategies for new laboratory offerings, contributing to pricing analysis, positioning, and launch planning.
• Monitor and research the US diagnostic and healthcare markets. Track relevant industry trends, competitor activity, and regulatory developments to support executive decision-making.
• Act as the primary strategic liaison between the US operations team and Korean headquarters, supporting alignment of local strategies with global corporate objectives.
• Effectively communicate and manage deliverables across different time zones, displaying high cultural agility and a collaborative, solution-oriented mindset.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Business, Finance, Marketing or related field of study or equivalent work experience.
• 0 to 2 years of experience with exceptional analytical ability, intellectual curiosity, and a strong ownership mindset.
• Advanced expertise in Excel and PowerPoint
• Previous experience in developing financial modeling and strategic storytelling on the job.
• Must be a self-starter who is proactive, takes full responsibility for outcomes, and meets tight deadlines.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to bridge different professional cultures.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and evolving work environment
• Must be able to work on-site in our Gardena laboratory/office.

LICENSE & CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• N/A

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Internship or project experience in business, strategy, or healthcare a plus.
• Experience or interest in the healthcare/biotech/diagnostic laboratory industry.
• Bilingual (English/Korean) is preferred to facilitate communication with HQ

SCHEDULE

• 9:00 AM to 5:30PM
• Flexibility is required for occasional late-evening or early-morning calls with international counterparts.

PERKS & BENEFITS

• Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with up to 4% matching
• Paid vacation and sick time-off
• Paid holidays
• Flexible spending account
• Discounts offered by ADP

OPEN Healthcare offers a competitive salary and benefits package. The reasonable estimated salary for this role ranges from $USD 65,000 to $USD 72,000. Actual compensation is based upon factors such as the candidate's education, skills, qualifications, related work experience, and etc.

Open Healthcare US is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Open Healthcare prohibits discrimination on any basis protected under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance or company policies. All employment decisions are based on individual qualifications and business need.

Check out our website to learn more about our company at www.ohcus.com. Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act, please review the notice available on our website, https://us.ohc.global/privacy, to understand our online and offline practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of “personal information” of job applicants who reside in California.

The position responsibilities outlined above are intended to define the general contents and requirements to perform this job. It is not to be taken as a complete statement of responsibilities or requirements. This job description does not restrict the Company’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job as needed.