Head of Operations & Supply Chain, AMEA (MedTech)

Page Executive; Singapore; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare organization in Singapore is seeking a seasoned operations leader for a senior role overseeing supply chain activities across Asia and AMEA. The successful applicant will define operational strategies, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead a high-performing team to drive efficiencies and growth. Candidates should possess over 15 years of leadership experience within regulated industries, particularly medical devices, and have a proven track record in complex environments. This is a significant role with impactful scope and a competitive compensation package.

Benefits

Senior leadership opportunity

Broad regional scope

Qualifications

• 15+ years of senior leadership experience in operations and supply chain within medical devices or related industry.
• Proven track record operating in complex, matrixed, multi-country environments.
• Strong expertise in manufacturing operations, supply chain optimisation, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the regional operations and supply chain strategy.
• Lead end-to-end operational activities to drive efficiency and quality.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership in operations

Supply chain optimisation

Regulatory compliance

Strategic mindset

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Job description

About Our Client

We seek an accomplished operations leader to oversee Operations & Supply Chain across Asia and Middle East & Africa (AMEA). This senior role is critical to driving operational excellence, cost efficiency, quality, and regulatory compliance supporting global business objectives. The position holds end-to-end accountability across supply chain, logistics, manufacturing oversight, distribution, and customer service, with strong focus on scalability and sustainable growth.

Job Description

• Define and execute the regional operations and supply chain strategy aligned with global objectives
• Lead end-to-end operational activities to drive efficiency, cost optimisation, quality, and service excellence
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and quality standards (e.g. cGMP, ISO, QSR) and manage operational risk
• Build, develop, and lead a high-performing regional team across multiple geographies
• Act as a strategic partner to global leadership, ensuring alignment and effective cross-functional collaboration
• Identify opportunities for operational improvement, expansion, and strategic initiatives, including M&A support

The Successful Applicant

A successful Regional Ops and Supply Chain Lead should have:

• 15+ years of senior leadership experience in operations and supply chain within medical devices or a closely related regulated industry
• Proven track record operating in complex, matrixed, multi-country environments
• Strong expertise in manufacturing operations, supply chain optimisation, and regulatory compliance
• Demonstrated ability to lead transformation, drive operational excellence, and manage change
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
• Strong executive communication, stakeholder management, and decision-making capabilities
• Strategic mindset with the ability to balance long-term vision and hands-on execution

What's on Offer

• A senior leadership opportunity within a global healthcare organisation
• Broad regional scope with meaningful impact on business performance and growth