BeOne Medicines Korea General Manager Yang Ji-hye / Courtesy of BeOne Medicines Korea

BeOne Medicines Korea General Manager Yang Ji-hye has been named one of the Most Respected CEOs in Korea by the Great Place to Work Institute, recognized for her people-centered leadership and efforts to build a workplace with trust, flexibility and shared purpose.

Since entering the Korean market in 2019, the global oncology company has expanded access to innovative cancer treatments through research, strategic initiatives and partnerships. Under Yang’s leadership, it has become a key player in Korea’s oncology ecosystem and a trusted, family-friendly workplace.

Yang has guided the company through a period of strong growth, focusing equally on how people work and what the company delivers. “Employee happiness, stability and autonomy are the foundation of sustainable excellence,” she said.

This philosophy is reflected in the company’s flexible work system, where employees set their own working hours and locations, enabling better work-life balance while sustaining strong performance.

Yang has fostered a culture of appreciation and open dialogue, strengthened by a recognition platform and regular town halls to build trust between leadership and teams. She has also made diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging a priority with community initiatives such as annual family volunteer programs, support for children with cancer and nutrition aid for patients.

Employee development remains central to Yang’s long-term vision, emphasizing that personal growth drives organizational success. The company supports internal mobility, highlights employee achievements and offers global opportunities across its network.

Looking ahead, it aims to bolster employee empowerment, family support and cross-border collaboration.

“Our employees are not just contributors to our mission — they are the heart of it,” she said. “When people feel genuinely respected and trusted, organizations do their best work.”

Source: Korea Times News