General Manager

Bionexus Gene Lab; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare company is seeking a General Manager based in Kuala Lumpur to lead the execution and business scale-up of an oncology diagnostics platform across Southeast Asia. You will oversee market operations, regulatory coordination, and cross-functional alignment while ensuring compliance with local healthcare systems. A strong background in commercial leadership and a minimum of 10 years’ experience in diagnostics or biotech are essential. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape health innovation in the region.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in diagnostics, biotech, healthcare services, or closely related commercial/business roles.
• Proven track record in commercial leadership and market expansion.
• Familiarity with healthcare systems and regulatory environments in Malaysia and Singapore.

Responsibilities

• Lead go-to-market planning and commercial activities for oncology diagnostics in ASEAN.
• Coordinate regulatory filings for diagnostics and medical devices across key markets.
• Develop and manage relationships with hospitals, labs, and distribution partners.

Skills

Commercial leadership

Market expansion

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy, Biomedical Engineering, Business, Health Economics

Job description

Our group of companies is seeking a results-oriented and operationally focused General Manager to lead regional execution and business scale-up across Southeast Asia for our next-generation oncology diagnostics platform, including a tumor-naïve, liquid-biopsy MRD solution.

The General Manager will oversee go-to-market operations, regulatory coordination, commercial rollout, and cross-functional alignment for the Southeast Asia region. The role requires strong execution capabilities, strategic insight, and a deep understanding of healthcare systems in ASEAN.

This is a high-impact leadership position at the intersection of product commercialization, regulatory execution, and capital-markets-driven growth within a group that includes a Nasdaq-listed company.

Key Responsibilities

Market Execution & Commercial Operations

• Lead go-to-market planning and launches for the oncology diagnostics / MRD platform in key ASEAN markets.
• Build and manage commercial activities, including partner onboarding, sales execution, and channel development.
• Track and report key performance metrics to senior leadership.

Regulatory & Cross-Functional Execution

• Coordinate regulatory filings for diagnostics and medical devices across Malaysia, Singapore, and selected ASEAN markets, ensuring compliance with local requirements and tracking approval timelines.
• Work with technical, clinical, and manufacturing teams to align on product readiness, launches, and implementation milestones (access, onboarding, logistics).

Partnerships & Strategic Engagement

• Develop and manage relationships with hospitals, labs and distribution partners.
• Represent the company and group at investor meetings, conferences, and strategic partner discussions.
• Support corporate development, strategic initiatives, and future listing / up-listing activities at group level.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy, Biomedical Engineering, Business, Health Economics, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in diagnostics, biotech, healthcare services, or closely related commercial/business roles.
• Proven track record in commercial leadership, market expansion.
• Familiarity with healthcare systems and regulatory environments in Malaysia, Singapore, and broader Southeast Asia.
• Strong cross-functional leadership, stakeholder management, and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in additional languages is an advantage.

Preferred Experience

• Exposure to or involvement in IPO-readiness, investor communications, or listed-company reporting in a scaling or high-growth environment.
• Experience working within or alongside regional or global healthcare groups and cross-border teams.