APAC Regional Growth & Partnerships VP

27 Premier Research Singapore Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Research is seeking a Vice President, Regional Development - APAC to lead and shape the region's growth within the BIomed/pharma ecosystem. The role focuses on developing partnerships, guiding strategic initiatives, and advancing client solutions across APAC, including Japan, while managing senior relationships with customers and industry bodies.

Candidate must have deep regional knowledge, extensive CRO/pharma experience, and Mandarin fluency, with readiness to travel 25-35% across APAC

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in health, life sciences, business or related field.
• Fifteen (15) years' experience developing customer relationships, strategic partnerships and business opportunities in a global environment.
• Ten (10) years' experience within the CRO, biotechnology, pharmaceutical or related life sciences industry.
• Fluency in Mandarin is essential.
• Strong understanding of clinical research, regional market dynamics and the regulatory environment within APAC.
• Demonstrated experience developing and managing strategic partnerships, alliances or commercial relationships across multiple countries and cultures.
• Experience supporting business development activities, including opportunity identification, client engagement and solution development.
• Willingness to travel approximately 25-35%, including international travel across APAC and other global locations as required.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership, strategic direction and oversight for Premier Research's regional development activities across APAC.
• Develops and executes the APAC regional strategy in alignment with Premier Research's global business objectives, commercial priorities and operational capabilities.
• Leads the development, governance and evolution of strategic partnerships that strengthen market access, delivery capabilities and client solutions across APAC.
• Oversees key regional alliance relationships and ensures effective collaboration, governance, escalation management and executive stakeholder engagement.
• Develops partnerships in Japan that enhance Premier Research's local presence, capabilities and access to the Japanese market.
• Supports APAC business development activities, including opportunity identification, client engagement, solution development and progression of qualified opportunities.
• Builds and maintains senior level relationships with customers, partners, industry stakeholders, providers and regional organisations to advance strategic and commercial objectives.
• Partners with Business Unit Heads, Commercial and Functional Leaders to develop regionally appropriate solutions and growth strategies.
• Acts as Premier Research's senior representative within the APAC clinical research community and at relevant client, partner and industry forums.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic partnerships

Business development

Client engagement

Cross-cultural collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Premier Research is seeking a Vice President, Regional Development - APAC to lead and shape the region's growth within the BIomed/pharma ecosystem. The role focuses on developing partnerships, guiding strategic initiatives, and advancing client solutions across APAC, including Japan, while managing senior relationships with customers and industry bodies.

Candidate must have deep regional knowledge, extensive CRO/pharma experience, and Mandarin fluency, with readiness to travel 25-35% across APAC