Regulatory Affairs Head Singapore

Regulatory Affairs Head Singapore

REQ-10080728
Jun 12, 2026
LOC_SG

About the Role

Key Accountabilities:

  • Lead and define the country regulatory strategy aligned with global and regional objectives to ensure timely approvals and sustainable market access.
  • Oversee end-to-end regulatory activities across the portfolio (development, registration, lifecycle management), ensuring full compliance with local health authority requirements.
  • Act as the primary interface with Health Authorities, building strong, credible relationships to shape regulatory outcomes and influence policy where appropriate.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance and governance, including adherence to internal policies, quality standards, and evolving local regulations.
  • Provide strategic input to cross-functional teams (Medical, Market Access, Commercial, Development) to optimize submission strategies and maximize product value.
  • Lead, coach, and develop the local RA team, building capabilities, ensuring talent growth, and fostering a high-performance and compliant culture.
  • Drive regulatory intelligence and policy awareness, anticipating changes in the regulatory landscape and translating them into actionable strategies.
  • Ensure timely and high-quality submissions and approvals, proactively identifying risks, resolving issues, and accelerating timelines wherever possible.
  • Represent Regulatory Affairs in country leadership teams, contributing to business decisions and ensuring regulatory perspectives are embedded early.
  • Champion digitalization and process excellence in RA, leveraging tools and data to enhance efficiency, transparency, and decision-making.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Proven regulatory leadership experience within the pharmaceutical industry, spanning 8–10 years
  • Expertise in end-to-end regulatory portfolio management, including innovative and complex product pipelines
  • Strong track record of engagement with global Health Authorities, driving successful regulatory outcomes
  • Demonstrated leadership in building, mentoring, and strengthening high-performing teams
  • Solid experience in operations management, ensuring effective execution and delivery of regulatory objectives
  • Experienced in leading organizational restructuring and driving change management initiatives
  • Recognized contribution to policy development and shaping of regulatory frameworks

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    Development
    LOC_SG
    Mapletree Business City (MBC)
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    Full time
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