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Our client is a premier, home-grown Pharmaceutical Manufacturer with a dominant market position in Hong Kong and a growing footprint in the Greater Bay Area. Known for their high-quality portfolio of OTC, Rx, and consumer health products.

We are seeking a visionary Head of R&D and Regulatory & Medical Affairs to report directly to the CEO. This is a newly defined, executive-level role designed to bridge scientific innovation with commercial strategy. You will oversee a combined team of a dozen professionals, steering the product life-cycle from concept to market launch.

why this role.

Strategic Impact: You will sit on the senior leadership team, translating business goals into scientific reality.
Scope: You are not just running a lab; you are overseeing the entire ecosystem: R&D and Regulatory Strategy.
Expansion: Lead the technical strategy for market expansion into China and the wider region.

about the job.

Scientific Leadership: Provide strategic direction for all R&D activities, driving formulation development and analytical data standards to meet diverse market requirements.
Regulatory Command: Develop comprehensive regulatory strategies to achieve rapid product approvals and renewals, specifically navigating the landscape in Hong Kong and China.
Portfolio Management: Oversee the full life-cycle of the product portfolio (OTC, Rx, and supplements), ensuring pipelines align with corporate objectives and resource allocation.
Cross-Functional Synergy: Partner closely with GMP manufacturing (QA/QC/Production) and Business Development to ensure integrated product strategies and evaluate in-licensing opportunities.
Team Development: Inspire and direct a multidisciplinary team, fostering a culture of innovation while mentoring senior managers and technical staff.

skills & experiences required.

Education: M.D., Ph.D., or Pharm.D. in a life sciences discipline is required.
Experience: Minimum of 15 years of progressive leadership experience in the Pharmaceutical or Biotech industry.
Track Record: Proven success in leading integrated R&D/RMA teams and driving multiple compounds from discovery to regulatory approval.
Regulatory Expertise: In-depth knowledge of global regulatory requirements (FDA, ICH, EMA) and direct experience with major health authorities. Experience with NMPA (China) is highly preferred.
Leadership Style: A strategic thinker with the ability to influence senior management and external partners.

about the company. ...

why this role.

Strategic Impact: You will sit on the senior leadership team, translating business goals into scientific reality.
Scope: You are not just running a lab; you are overseeing the entire ecosystem: R&D and Regulatory Strategy.
Expansion: Lead the technical strategy for market expansion into China and the wider region.

about the job.

Scientific Leadership: Provide strategic direction for all R&D activities, driving formulation development and analytical data standards to meet diverse market requirements.
Regulatory Command: Develop comprehensive regulatory strategies to achieve rapid product approvals and renewals, specifically navigating the landscape in Hong Kong and China.
Portfolio Management: Oversee the full life-cycle of the product portfolio (OTC, Rx, and supplements), ensuring pipelines align with corporate objectives and resource allocation.
Cross-Functional Synergy: Partner closely with GMP manufacturing (QA/QC/Production) and Business Development to ensure integrated product strategies and evaluate in-licensing opportunities.
Team Development: Inspire and direct a multidisciplinary team, fostering a culture of innovation while mentoring senior managers and technical staff.

skills & experiences required.

Education: M.D., Ph.D., or Pharm.D. in a life sciences discipline is required.
Experience: Minimum of 15 years of progressive leadership experience in the Pharmaceutical or Biotech industry.
Track Record: Proven success in leading integrated R&D/RMA teams and driving multiple compounds from discovery to regulatory approval.
Regulatory Expertise: In-depth knowledge of global regulatory requirements (FDA, ICH, EMA) and direct experience with major health authorities. Experience with NMPA (China) is highly preferred.
Leadership Style: A strategic thinker with the ability to influence senior management and external partners.

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education
Bachelor Degree

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hong kong
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life sciences
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r&d
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