Area Medical Director APAC

Abbott; Singapore; On-site; SGD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company in Singapore is seeking an experienced Area Medical Director to lead the APAC Medical Affairs team. Responsibilities include overseeing clinical trials, engaging with stakeholders, and ensuring strategic alignment with global objectives. Ideal candidates should possess a medical degree and significant leadership experience in Laboratory or Transfusion Medicine. This role offers a full-time employment opportunity with a focus on medical and scientific affairs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of post-training experience in Laboratory Medicine or 5 years in Transfusion Medicine.
• Fluent in English.
• Proven strategic execution capabilities in complex organizations.
• Strong leadership experience managing diverse high-performing teams.
• Deep understanding of APAC and global regulatory environments, clinical research, and quality systems.
• Medical board certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the APAC Medical Affairs team ensuring alignment with global strategy.
• Oversee planning and execution of clinical trials supporting new product launches.
• Drive investigator-initiated and collaborative research studies.
• Develop and deliver internal and external educational content (e.g. symposiums, webinars).
• Monitor product safety and adverse event reporting ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Represent a leading healthcare company in the APAC and global medical community.
• Collaborate closely with commercial and marketing teams.
• Act as a liaison with external partners under licensing agreements.

Skills

EMR Systems

Post Residency Experience

Occupational Health Experience

Clinical Research

Managed Care

Primary Care Experience

Medical Management

Utilization Management

Clinical Development

Clinical Trials

Leadership Experience

Medicare

Education

Doctor of Medicine (M.D. or equivalent)

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION : The Opportunity

As the Area Medical Director APAC you will lead the regional Medical Scientific and Clinical Affairs organization driving strategic initiatives, clinical trials, and stakeholder engagement across APAC. This is a senior leadership role reporting to the Sr. Director Global Medical Affairs Transfusion Medicine.

What Youll Do

• Lead and manage the APAC Medical Affairs team ensuring alignment with global strategy.
• Oversee planning and execution of clinical trials supporting new product launches.
• Drive investigator-initiated and collaborative research studies.
• Develop and deliver internal and external educational content (e.g. symposiums, webinars).
• Monitor product safety and adverse event reporting ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Represent Abbott in the APAC and global medical community engaging with key opinion leaders.
• Collaborate closely with commercial and marketing teams to support business objectives.
• Act as a liaison with external partners under licensing agreements.

Required Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D. or equivalent).
• Minimum 7 years of post‑training experience in Laboratory Medicine or 5 years in Transfusion Medicine.
• Fluent in English.
• Proven strategic execution capabilities in complex organizations.
• Strong leadership experience managing diverse high‑performing teams.
• Deep understanding of APAC and global regulatory environments, clinical research, and quality systems.
• Medical board certifications preferred.

Base Pay: N/A

In specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Job Family: Medical & Scientific Affairs

Division: TM Transfusion Medicine

Location: Singapore – DUO Tower

Additional Locations: (none specified)

Work Shift: Standard

Travel: Not specified

Medical Surveillance: Not Applicable

Significant Work Activities

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day). Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day).

Required Experience: Director

Key Skills

• EMR Systems
• Post Residency Experience
• Occupational Health Experience
• Clinical Research
• Managed Care
• Primary Care Experience
• Medical Management
• Utilization Management
• Clinical Development
• Clinical Trials
• Leadership Experience
• Medicare

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1