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The Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW) has announced a public recruitment for the position of President of the Korea National Enterprise for Clinical Trials (KONECT). This crucial leadership role, effectively the head of the organization, is open to qualified candidates, with applications due by April 26, 2026.
KONECT is a foundation established under the Ministry of Health and Welfare, which is South Korea’s central administrative agency responsible for public health, welfare, and social affairs. KONECT’s vital mission is to foster an optimal environment for clinical trials in South Korea. Its core objectives include accelerating the clinical development of new drugs and ultimately enhancing public health through robust research and development initiatives.
Interested candidates are invited to submit an application form for the President position. While specific eligibility criteria are detailed in the official recruitment notice (available on KONECT’s website), applicants are generally expected to possess the vision and leadership capabilities required to guide a national-level organization dedicated to advancing medical science and public welfare.
Applications can be submitted via three methods: in-person, registered mail, or email. For those submitting in person or by registered mail, the address is: KONECT Management Support Team, 15F KPX Building, 137 Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu, Seoul (04143), South Korea. Email submissions should be sent to jihan.yu@konect.or.kr. It is crucial to note that all applications must arrive at KONECT by the deadline of April 26, 2026. In-person submissions are not accepted on weekends or public holidays. Applicants using registered mail or email are strongly advised to confirm receipt by calling KONECT directly.
For any inquiries regarding the application process, candidates may contact Team Leader Yoo Ji-han of the KONECT Management Support Team. He can be reached by phone at +82-2-398-5022 or via email at jihan.yu@konect.or.kr.
Source: 보건복지부 — Original Article (Korean)
