Executive Team

M&K BioSciences is led by a strong management team, has committed lead investors, and has key strategic relationships in place. The management team and advisors consist of business, research, and executive experience. The management team collectively has more than 30 years of business development, financial management, and executive management.

 
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Kwan Hee Lee, MD, Ph.D.

Chief Executive Officer

Kwan Hee Lee, MD, Ph.D., is a co-founder of L&J Biosciences and is the chief technical officer. He is trained as an orthopedic surgeon with more than 20 years of experience. He obtained his MD from the prestigious Seoul National University in Korea in 1982 and a Ph.D. in orthopedic sciences from the same university in 1993. He also has been a guest researcher at the US National Institutes of Health, conducting key studies involving the therapeutic use of TGF-βs.

Dr. Lee is well-known as a worldwide leader in the field of orthopedic medicine and clinical development. He has served as the director of the Clinical Research Center of Inha University Hospital in Korea and a professor. He was a member of the Gene Therapy Committee of the Korea FDA, which has provided him with unique experience in understanding the drug evaluation and approval process in connection with genetic therapies such as cell-mediated gene technology. TG-C (Invossa), invented by him, is now in phase III clinical trial in the US and marketed in Korea.

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Hojoon Jon, MS

Vice President, Public Relations

Hojoon Jon joined the team in 2020 as vice president, public relations with broad experience in a variety of industries and holds a Masters in Communications Design from Pratt Institute, New York.

Mr. Jon is a seasoned designer and a business leader with more than 17 years of career experience in media and marketing. He has held leadership roles in corporate branding and marketing, business development, and strategy solutions. He takes pride in his ability to execute complex branding and marketing solutions in various businesses.

Ilkyu Cha, MS

Regulatory Affairs, Drug Development

Ilkyu Cha serves as a Regulatory Affairs and Drug Development Associate at M&K BioSciences. With an academic foundation in biology and food sciences, he earned a Master’s in Biotechnology from Georgetown University. He undertook graduate medical studies abroad, enriching his expertise with clinical insights into human health and disease.

Mr. Cha plays a role in shaping regulatory strategies for pharmaceutical products, ensuring global compliance through his analytical mindset and cross-disciplinary training. He is committed to advancing safe and innovative therapeutics aligned with international regulatory standards.

Jay Yoon

Business Development

Jay Yoon graduated from the economics department at Chung·Ang University. He started his business career as a secretary team to the CEO of the Hanwha group. He has experienced many businesses since then and has worked with Dr. Lee for 25 years. He will visit and stay in KSA on needed bases and will be a messenger between KSA, the USA, and South Korea.

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Heyran Lee

Financial Affair

Heyran Lee has worked in numerous companies throughout her career. She is in charge of all the financial affairs of M&K BioSciences.

 
 

Business Advisory Board

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Myung-Whun Sung, MD, Ph.D.

Medical Doctor and Professor

Dr. Sung is a medical doctor and professor at Seoul National University Hospital. He served as a CEO at Sheikh Khalifa Specialty Hospital at Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. Dr. Sung has developed a personal relationship with His Highness in RAK. He also worked with many influential people in the UAE.

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Kyoung Ah Kim

Professor and CEO

Professor Kim is serving as a dean at Sookmyung Women’s University. She graduated from Parsons School of Design in New York and served as judge of many textile contests in Korea. SWU is a global leader in women’s education, and she established a school company named Sookmyung-I, and she is serving as the CEO of that company.

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TaeJung Yun

Medical Doctor and Attorney at Law

Dr. Yun is a medical doctor and attorney at law in Korea. He graduated from Seoul National University Medical School and passed the bar examination. He served as a medical doctor and also as a prosecutor in Korea. He also served as a counsel attorney at Korean Medical Association. He is now working as a managing partner at Taeshin Lawfirm and Consulting.