Avance Clinical and Dongguk University Establish Strategic Partnership to Develop Future Clinical Research Talent

What the Partnership Covers

The partnership is designed to create practical education and internship opportunities aligned with the evolving needs of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry. Through the collaboration, both organizations will:

• Develop industry-focused educational programs
• Provide hands-on training experiences
• Foster innovation through closer engagement between academia and industry

Practical Training at Avance Clinical’s Korea Office

As part of the initiative, graduate students from Dongguk University will have the opportunity to take part in practical training placements at Avance Clinical’s Korea office. The program is designed to expose students to:

• Clinical operations
• Global clinical trial execution
• Real-world industry practices, through mentoring and training from experienced professionals

Why This Matters for Korea’s Life Sciences Sector

The collaboration is expected to contribute to the development of highly skilled clinical research professionals while establishing a long-term talent pipeline for the life sciences industry. It is also expected to:

• Strengthen relationships between industry and academia
• Enhance awareness of clinical research career opportunities among future professionals
• Support Avance Clinical’s ongoing engagement with Korean academic institutions, researchers, and biotechnology organizations

Leadership Behind the Initiative

The university initiative is led by Professor Kyoung-Hee Kwon, Department Head and Program Director of the Department of Pharmaceutical and Bio-Industry at Dongguk University. Professor Kwon is widely recognized for her contributions to pharmaceutical management, regulatory science, and industry-academic collaboration in South Korea.