Area Medical Director - APAC

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

Job summary

A global healthcare company is seeking an experienced Area Medical Director for the APAC region. This senior leadership role involves overseeing the Medical Affairs team, managing clinical trials, and driving strategic initiatives across the region. Candidates should possess a Doctor of Medicine degree and have significant experience in Laboratory or Transfusion Medicine. Strong leadership skills and fluency in English are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of post-training experience in Laboratory Medicine or 5 years in Transfusion Medicine.
• Proven strategic execution capabilities in complex organizations.
• Strong leadership experience managing diverse, high-performing teams.

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.

Skills

Strategic execution capabilities

Leadership

Understanding of regulatory environments

Fluent in English

Education

Doctor of Medicine (M.D. or equivalent)

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.

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 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.

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.